The obvious answer isn’t the right answer but you want to acknowledge it.   The obvious answer is, “I have a profile on LinkedIn and have used it in a way that allowed your firm to find me (or the recruiter who found me to refer me to you).”  Part of this becomes building a reputation...Continue Reading

EP 1927 I was listening to a podcast interview with someone from LinkedIn that spoke to the #1 skill employers looked for that job hunters take for grantedContinue Reading

Some people talk about it beginning from day one. I suggest talking about a firm before day one.Continue Reading

If you don’t have a personal mission statement, you’re probably wasting a lot of time. See why and how to write a personal mission statement that’ll make all your choices easy. A personal mission statement isn’t just a good idea. It’s your most powerful tool for reaching your goals.   Why? Put it this way—...Continue Reading

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter explains how to answer this obnoxious interview question perfectly.Continue Reading

This tough interview isn’t a tough one but you have to understand how not to hurt yourself in the interview and how to address this one well. Continue Reading

EP 1926 Salary negotiation is a touchy subject for job hunters. One area of conflict is whether to tell people what you are looking for.Continue Reading

You're a solopreneur and thinking of hiring your first person. You're a new manager. What should you do?Continue Reading

This is a common question on sales interviews. I have my own take on it.Continue Reading

I think I’ve mentioned before an iPhone app called, “Spirit@Work cards.” The card that was delivered to me today was, "Cause."Continue Reading