No upward mobility, now what?
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
LinkedIn and a job search
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
What is a robust LinkedIn profile?
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
Is a LinkedIn profile a must?
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
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
Do I still need a resume?
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
An employer is contacting references, beyond reference list
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
Concerns about “back channel” references
Q: I had a great interview with a company and they said that they are planning on calling my references. I found out that, instead of calling references on the list that I provided, that they called others who I … Continued
Frustrations during the job hunt
Q: First – I recently contacted a place I REALLY want to work for and HR emailed me back and said they would like to talk. I replied to the email almost a week ago and have heard nothing back. … Continued
Getting a horticulturalist out of a cube
Q: I have received written warning from my supervisor. The nature of his concern is my lack of focus on my job. The truth is, I hate my job. I try to avoid doing work every day at work. It … Continued