Tips for communicating your competency during the interview Many of you are in technical professions that don’t require you to eloquently communicate abstract concepts during your work day on a regular basis. Your co-workers and managers know your skills so you don’t have to verbalize them. Well, all that changes when you are in the…
I have the privilege of working with some of Colorado’s most admired companies. I also get insight into what works – and what doesn’t work during the candidate selection process. Coming out of the downturn, we’re in a highly competitive market – many companies are beginning to hire – and hire in volume again. If…
The market is turning. For some, this means that not only are there opportunities – there are multiple opportunities. Managing the interview process, keeping on top of where you are in the process and ultimately, receiving multiple offers is a stressful tie in your career. The way you handle yourself during this juggling process will…
For better results in 2011 Happy 2011! The landscape this year is certainly different than a year ago. Companies are making plans to hire – after taking a couple of years off for obvious reasons. The Colorado unemployment rate is going down and the attitude is hopeful. As you set out to begin hiring again…
Not-so-obvious but useful tips for your job search We all understand the value of Linked In as a professional social networking tool. A complete profile, connections, recommendations and participation in group discussions are essential during your search. I’ve selected a few more advanced components this month – for those of you who have mastered the…