As Talent Acquisition professionals we are asked regularly about opportunities in the CleanTech and Green industries. Many professionals are interested in a position with this ‘new’ industry. The question begs; What is a GREEN job? The definitions are broad and deep, depending on your sources of information. Wikipedia asserts that: A green job, also called…
Prepare for each interview with the audience in mind This month’s article is born during a fishing trip I recently enjoyed with my family. After a day in gold medal waters there are many stories to tell: the big one, the monster that got away, the fierce fighter, you get the picture. So as I…
Building effective relationships with the doorman In my coaching sessions I talk with job seekers about taking a multi-pronged approach to breaking into a company. Yes, you should contact the hiring manager directly, and yes you should attempt to get an introduction from someone inside the organization. You should also observe protocol and apply through…
Social Groups and Volunteer Activities CAN lead to a job Looking for a job, especially if you are under the added stress of being unemployed, is hard work. The process takes an emotional and mental toll on you for a number of reasons; 1) you are personally connected to your search, 2) the search process…
Removing self-imposed obstacles to your career success I’ve been in the selling business for over 15 years now – recruiting is a selling activity on steroids. I spend my day selling ideas to job seekers, selling candidate strengths to clients, getting candidates excited about opportunities, you get the idea. I’m also a student of selling…
Building strong relationships is the cornerstone of professional success regardless of your chosen field. Social networks are emerging as another channel to foster professional and personal connections with an expanded reach. Although personal networking best practices have evolved over hundreds of years, the rules for social networking are just now emerging. As well, online networks…
Thoughts on increasing your ‘employability’ factor I was talking with a friend last week and we happened upon the topic of what distinguishes people who rise to the top of their chosen profession and those who seem to struggle through their work life (and maybe even their personal life). As you can imagine this quickly…
Remember your manners during a job search I’ve been recruiting for 3 economic cycles now (over 15 years) and I’ve noticed some distinct differences in this particular downturn. There are a bunch of folks who, for the first time in their career, have found themselves unemployed or fearful of becoming unemployed. I’ve also noticed that…
Are you putting the right effort into your Job Search? Looking for a job, much like parenting, is not something that we studied in college so many people when faced with unemployment are at a loss for what makes a ‘well-rounded’ job search. Most of us start with the low hanging fruit, the obvious approach;…