It’s the first month of the year. Typically, the New Year means great sales, crowded gyms, and a miserable week or two after returning from a wonderful vacation. However, maybe one of these things doesn’t have to be the case. Maybe, you can stop going work at a place...
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Are You Chasing Regret?
One of the best parts of my job is having the opportunity to speak with Professionals about what they are chasing in their careers. I try to get candidates to take a step back from any particular position at hand, and just think what they’re really working for. Is it...
Excellence – Not Just For the Outliers
I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day who is a leader at a company that has experienced growth from 100 to 17000 people. He started at the beginning when the stakes were low, but has been rewarded more than he could have expected. He has a strange ability...
Recruiter’s Don’t Get Paid to Place Candidates (Managing Your Perception)
It’s July, 2014. Newly appointed head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, picks up his phone and begins to dial. Only a few months into his tenure, and he already has to discuss pending trade rumors with two of his key contributors, Klay Thompson and David...
How Honest Is Your LinkedIn Profile?
If you are reading this then you probably have a LinkedIn profile. Here are some points to consider: Is it honest? Does it matter if it is honest? Will anyone know if it is a lie? Did you set it up and forget about it or is it carefully maintained? Is your LinkedIn...
A Candidate’s Market — It’s a Love/Hate Kind of Thing
I get the same question day after day, “Aren’t you guys loving this Candidate’s Market?” Ha! If you’re up for working twice as hard for half the results, then I think a hot staffing market is the perfect combination. It prompted me to start thinking whether a...