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Interviews: Listen to the signals the interviewer is sending

May 23rd, 2011

By Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW

This may not be the light at the end of the tunnel but the job situation in our community has markedly improved.  Not only are recruiters and hiring manager sending more hiring notices, but overall activity is increasing in a very encouraging way.  In fact, it appears more job seekers are out there and they are getting interviews, many interviews in some cases.

In these days of awful uncertainty any job interview can be a lifeline.  Unfortunately, the hope associated with an interview, the position itself and the interviewers perspective will often not meet a candidate’s expectations.  So the question arises as to how hard should you pursue an opportunity when the signals say move on to the next opportunity.  Job hunters have no special insight in a decision-makers thought processes and sometimes there is the great temptation to translate rejection into something else.  The interviewer may be saying no, while the candidate is thinking maybe.

The truth is interviewing is very difficult for both the interviewer and the interviewee.  My experience with managers is they have been on both sides of the desk and understand the complexities and the delicate nature of the interview process precisely because they have been on both sides.  They understand that much of what the candidate hears is exactly what the interviewer intended them to » Read more: Interviews: Listen to the signals the interviewer is sending

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Job Search Tips: The job will not come to you

April 6th, 2011

By Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW

A large proportion of my client base includes 40, 50 and even 60 year olds.  Many of them are still employed, but are unhappy with their situation.  Others have been or will soon be downsized, generally through no fault of their own.  Unfortunately, too many have not yet internalized the fact that the world of work has dramatically changed, probably permanently.  Too many managers, technical professionals and other specialists have not yet accepted the fact that someone in another hemisphere is after their job.

The fact is there are jobs available, especially for college educated professionals.  Hiring managers would be only too happy to hire qualified, motivated employees at home, if they were available, and although there are experienced people who are technically qualified the problem is finding the right kind of truly “motivated” employees.

Senior managers, headhunters and HR professionals routinely complain that too many employees, and many new hires, including those who have been unemployed for many, many months, simply have not internalized the importance of total commitment to the job. » Read more: Job Search Tips: The job will not come to you

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Career Transition: What are the chances of succeeding as a consultant?

January 21st, 2011

By Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW

I have discussed some of the risks and rewards of starting your own business.  In fact much has been written about the rewards and pitfalls of starting a business and some have described the process by which many people have built successful businesses.  It is true that the stuff of legends makes the headlines (think Microsoft, Apple Google, Dell, HP), but the fact is it is difficult.  One avenue by which many have succeeded is through the development of a consulting practice.  Consulting is in every way a business, albeit a one or two person business.  Yet a successful consultancy can be an extremely rewarding way to build both a business and a career.  Many consider starting a consulting practice reflecting the fact that the motivation to move ahead independently is strong.

One limiting factor is the high and rising cost of health care.  Group plans for small businesses, including consultants, exists.  But the risks of worry that a good living can be developed as a consultant along with other economic consideration have to give pause.  Nevertheless, the answer for many career changers, people re-entering the work force or unhappy in their current job, recent grads and even those whose job is currently safe, the road to career contentment is independent work, often as a consultant. » Read more: Career Transition: What are the chances of succeeding as a consultant?

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