Results Through People
Q: I am worried about my job. My company is reducing staff. I think we are in an industry that is shrinking. Without revealing too much, it is an industry which includes equipment for the home. During the pandemic, we … Continued
Q: I have applied for hundreds of jobs over the past few months. I spend hours online every day and apply to jobs posted on job boards. I know early on my resume did not look great. I think I … Continued
Q: I am 21 years old and I work two jobs, one in retail. Both are not in professional office environments. My goal is to work in a professional office environment. I have a degree but I really don’t use … Continued
Q: I hope to secure a new role in a new company. I have tried to job post internally but my competition has been fierce. Usually at least six or more candidates post for a single role, at the level … Continued
Q: You seem to be a fan of LinkedIn for those of us looking for a new opportunity. Please explain. Why should I spend time on my LinkedIn profile or even connecting with others? Years ago, we never used LinkedIn … Continued
Q: Recently I was told to develop my LinkedIn profile. I am not sure that that even means. Do I need to pay someone to do this for me? Where do I start? Do I have to pay for a … Continued
Q: I was told that I need to establish presence on LinkedIn. This advice was from a career counselor. Do you agree? I have a profile, but it is limited. What is the point? My resume looks good. A: I … 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 have not updated my resume in over 20 years. It will take a lot of work. I do have an updated LinkedIn profile. Is that a reasonable substitute? Do employers still review resumes? Resumes seem old-fashioned to me. … Continued
Q: I was a finalist for a Director-level role for a large international non-profit organization in New England. I provided several professional references. The Executive Director of the non-profit called someone NOT on my list of professional references. Instead, he … Continued