One of the things that has been a feature of economic discussions lately has been the likelihood of a “jobless recovery.” That is, there are signs that the economic recession is over, and that things are improving (even though this is happening slowly). However, the job market continues to shed jobs. It is true that these job losses are happening at a slower pace than they were a few months ago, but the rate of loss is still higher than many analysts would like to see. As a result, there has been talk about a jobless recovery.
Losses will not be …read more

Are you in the process of looking for a job due to being fired or laid-off? Then I have a few suggestions about being prepared for the job interview process that you should checkout so that you can increase your chances to find a job.
In the process of searching for a job, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to make yourself standout from the rest of the crowd. Standing out from the rest of the crowd doesn’t mean that you have do bold and crazy things but there are simple things that you can do …read more

Do you know where you’re headed? Do you have a destination in mind when it comes to your job search? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was such a novel idea when Stephen Covey wrote and published his book years ago. The second habit he discusses, Habit 2 is Begin With the End in Mind. As I ponder that habit today, I thought about job seekers who are struggling to find employment. It is a challenge to find a job today, but not impossible. I know that one of the major issues I find with job seekers is what …read more

Could you be the next Martha Stewart or Steven Jobs? According to Linette Gerlach over at bizzia Small Business, Mindset is Important to your Business. I agree, but I want to take it a step further. Your mindset will determine your success in every area of your life. For you as a job seeker, I believe it is paramount to you successfully navigating the turbulent waters of the hiring process.
If you are looking for a new job, and you don’t think you will find one, you will still be looking while you sit in that mindset. I write about this …read more

You are such a critical piece in the success or failure of your job search. I have been writing and talking about Social Media & Your Job Search for the last few days. This is part 4 of my series and it is time for me to talk about YOU. I mean it! If you are frustrated, angry or bitter, your job search will go no where! You can be the best at connecting to people in person or via the world wide web, but if your attitude stinks, forget it!
If you are not interested in connecting with others to …read more

Social Media wasn’t even a term 5 years ago. Where in the world did that term come from and how come it is so important to your job search? I am beginning another series of posts called Social Media and Your Job Search. I am going to be speaking on this topic on Saturday with a group of job seekers, so I thought I would share some of my thoughts with you here at Bizzia Careers. Here is a basic definition I found on Wikipedia: Social Media supports the human need for social interaction with technology… There is a lot …read more

What do you need to get a job in this economy?

Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with a potential coaching client. We met to discuss what was happening in her job search. My first question helped to determine the direction of our conversation. All I asked is “what is it that you want to do?” My question was an attempt to understand what type of job she was seeking. She has been in the market for a jobs for about 9 months. She has applied to about 100 job and she has had 6 or 7 interviews. That’s less than a 10% hit rate, with no job offers. Her …read more

So many of you are out there in the market competing for jobs. Prior to the unemployment rate increasing, HR departments were very good at communicating rejection to job seekers. If you applied, received an interview, typically you received a phone call or letter to let you know the status of your application. Today, not so. Many job seekers interview for a job, and then go home and wait by the phone. Unfortunately, the waiting may seem eternal when you don’t hear back from the organization one way or the other. So my suggestion is to prepare for rejection. It …read more

Memorial Day is about remembering the veterans who have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. On your worst day, or our worst day in this country, the freedoms we enjoy are unmatched by any other country on the earth. You may be having a bad day or what I call a bad patch, but in the grand scheme of things, you are still alive, you have the opportunity to work through issues on your job or in your job search. What price are you willing to pay to accomplish your goals?
As you remember those …read more