Archive for February, 2010

Do you have a sense of urgency?

Posted on February 28th, 2010 by by carl

Having a sense of urgency is the best way to manage your job search. Timing is everything and this certainly applies when searching for a job. A phrase that recruiters (and other sales professionals) often use is “time kills deals.” In other words, the longer it takes to get a deal done, the less likely [...]

Do looks count?

Posted on February 27th, 2010 by by carl

Do looks count when searching for a new job? It’s human nature (to a certain extent anyways) for people to be influenced one way or the other by the appearance of other people. As far as whether or not a good looking person has a better chance of getting the job…well, we’re all born the [...]

Passed over for a promotion?

Posted on February 26th, 2010 by by carl

Being passed over for a promotion can certainly leave you wondering what to do next and where your place in the company really is. In this economy where many people are just happy to still be employed, missing out on a promotion to someone else might get you wondering about not only your future with [...]