I like to celebrate with job seekers who get the job offer they have been waiting for. For me, just doing a jig or a respectable shout works for increasing endorphins. I love to celebrate great news! Have you recently received a job offer? If so, before you let out that shout, consider whether it is the right offer for you.
Here are some things to consider:
1. Get the offer in writing
2. Make sure you are clear on salary and benefits
3. Take 24 hours or more to consider the offer
4. If you are uneasy about any portion of the offer, take …read more

You just endured a long hiring process and they’ve offered you a job. Should you take it? How do you know whether you should accept the offer and go to work? Let me say this, don’t be quick to jump on an offer. Even in this market. Take 24-48 hours to evaluate the offer, the organization, the hiring process you went through. Think about it. As much as you need to develop a job search strategy, you absolutely need to develop a strategy for deciding which offer to accept and which ones not to accept. Here are some things to …read more

On Monday I turned 41. Besides feeling pretty darn old, I realized that my job hunt at 41 is totally different from what was 10 years ago. Here’s how…

I’m more concerned about the stability of the company. Before I assumed that most all companies were stable and successful. Boy, was I wrong.
I place importance on the “culture” of the organization being in line with my personal values. Working for an organization where most people are polar opposite from me on just about every religious and personal belief has really scarred me.
I’m concerned about making sure that …read more

If you are unprepared for your interview, the first question will eliminate you from the hiring process. This morning I had the opportunity to sit in on an interview. The candidate was asked one question and within 2 minutes the interview was over. The answer given was poor at best.
How do you prepare yourself for the first question in an interview?
1. You must know who your are and what skills and abilities you bring to the table.
2. You must know more than the name of the organization – Find out about their culture, find out about their core business.
3. …read more