Salary negotiations are tough. Too often, job seekers go into interviews for jobs for which they applied not knowing what the position might pay. Mainly because the job announcement didn’t disclose it. So therein begins the guessing game. Then, the candidate runs into the employer who is out to find out THEIR salary negotiation number…. Read more »
Category: Interviews
It’s All In A Handshake… Your Career Future
A handshake can make a difference. This morning, I was giving a presentation to a group of job seekers, and as customary, went around the room introducing myself and shaking people’s hands before the session. Most of us are either taught or read advice about how to provide a firm handshake that exudes confidence, enthusiasm,… Read more »
Career Success: Maybe They Were Born With It…
Maybe some people were born with career management – I saw a dramatic example of this recently that served to illustrate this point. Last week, I volunteered to conduct mock interviews at the NW Youth Career Expo, which is the largest job fair of its kind in the metro Portland area and attracts 5,200 students… Read more »
Job References Gone Bad
Most people think about job references as a positive part of their career portfolio… but what happens when they end up hurting more than helping? Who you list and why you list is an important thing to consider. It goes without saying that you should always make sure that the people that you list are… Read more »