Landing a summer job for 2022
Q: I am a senior in high school. My hope is to work in a summer job (next year – 2022) related to finance. How do I secure such a job? I love math and numbers. I enjoy watching the … Continued
Job-hunting tips for a recent grad
Q: I am a recent college graduate and have been on a contract assignment since April, 2021. My parents are pushing me to “get a real job.” I like my contract work but I am sort of ashamed that I … Continued
Job hunting after 18 years
Q: I have worked for the same employer for 18 years. The company has changed in the last two years and it is not for the better. I do not have a current resume but I do have several advanced … Continued
Besides networking, what are some hidden tips for a job hunter?
Q: Many of us have received the same advice over and over. Network, network, network. However, what are some tips that maybe we (your followers) have never heard about. Any secrets to share? A: I could talk for days about … Continued
A rescinded offer, now what?
Q: I am a December grad. I am a finance major. I am afraid of my job hunt in this new “COVID-19 world.” What should I be doing to help my search? I had an offer for a very good … Continued
Tips for a December, 2019 grad
Q: I am graduating from college in December, 2019. I am nervous about job hunting during this time of year, when companies are not in the “hiring a grad” mindset. What can a soon-to-be college grad do to make themselves … Continued
Can an introvert network successfully? Yes!
Q: I am an introvert. I am nervous about looking for a new job. I have been told “networking is key.” Or my coach tells me “get out there.” Honestly, I break out in a sweat when someone mentions networking. … Continued
How to get your resume in the right hands
Q: I am applying for an engineering role. I am targeting larger companies, mostly in the north shore or Burlington area. I am worried that my resume is not getting seen by the right people at these target companies. How … Continued
Company acquisition looms…
Q: Company rumors are swirling at my place of employment. It is quite likely that my company will be acquired this year. I don’t want to lose my job because of a company acquisition. I have been through that once … Continued
Landing a finance role in 2017
Q: I recently applied for several senior financial management roles. I have experience at large, international organizations. The roles I am currently interested in are roles working for smaller organizations. Typically these roles are working for entrepreneurial start-up organizations. I … Continued