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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Q: I am introvert. I have been told to network. How does a network introvert? It is so anxiety-producing! HELP. The thought of walking into a giant room of strangers has me feeling sick. A: Networking is still a critical … Continued
Q: Recently I heard you speak at a workshop. You mentioned that it is smart to “invest in a robust Linkedin profile.” What does that mean? Do I have to pay for a profile? How do I get started? A: … Continued