Frustrated job seeker
Q: I have been in the same role for five plus years. I feel like there is no where to go in my current company. Whenever I apply to a posted job, I am told that I am one of … Continued
Silence? When a job seeker hears nothing
Q: I have been out of work now for nearly four months. I have had many interviews and I am discovering new roles, mainly because I am a good networker. Still no job offer. I find it frustrating when the … Continued
Networking – still valuable?
Q. I work at a large company as a manager. I recently had to lay off many of the employees who work for me. We seem to do this every year. I am tired of being put in this position. I … Continued
How to manage an abundance of networking requests
Q: I am running a firm that I launched five years ago. We have grown and are successful. We are all “do-ers” and we all work on client-facing projects and deliverables. I probably receive about five networking or what I … Continued
No bachelor’s degree? Pattie Hunt Sinacole shares advice
Q: I have had a successful career for about 20 years. Most of my roles have been in sales or sales management. I had a 12-year run at one company. In the past, my personal and professional contacts have been … Continued
Pattie Hunt Sinacole advises on how to respond to company layoffs
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
How to move up
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
Networking overload
Q: I just landed a great job, in part because I made a greater effort to network with friends and family. I started my job about 2 weeks ago. I am getting a lot of requests to meet others for … 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
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