[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-PjkQI8DpQ[/svp] If a recruiter reached out to me about a job and I don’t hear back, is it acceptable to apply for the job myself? Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take...Continue Reading

A JobSearchCoachingHQ.com member writes with a bigger question than just this. Listen to the show for this well-constructed question and my answer. If you have a question about job hunting, email me at JobSearchRadio@gmail.com. I can’t answer every question . . . but you knew that! Do you think employers are trying to help you?...Continue Reading

Someone asked me this question recently. If you been watching my videos or listened to any of my podcasts, you know, I give no BS advice.Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-1bXEhZ8kA[/svp] In this video, I describe a scenario that someone faces where they need to turn down a counteroffer… And it is very painful. [spp-transcript]   Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAvCs5PFdf0[/svp] If I’m a job applicant and the recruiter I’m working with stops returning my calls and emails, what does that usually mean? [spp-transcript] Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVFjNG1u8u8[/svp] If there is a recruiter that you are comfortable with, is it limiting to go only through them? Do recruiters only give you the connections to their direct clients, or do they reach out to all the same companies that are posting jobs on the web?” “Oh!  You don’t have any positions open right...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H2OmGR6nUE[/svp] What kind of places are you thinking of? Government agencies? Recruiters? Nonprofit groups?’ [spp-transcript]   Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday....Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Zlwr8Xamw[/svp] There has been no response to emails or instant messaging. I don’t want to bother my boss. Why aren’t they getting back to me? [spp-transcript]   Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRm_Kk-tYjE[/svp] I offer one basic reason and offer two scenarios for why someone should hire a career coach. [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell you as much as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they...Continue Reading

When a recruiter says, “the hiring manager sent your resume to me and asked that I reach out,” is that a generic message or was the manager really interested? That’s the question I answer on this show can the short answer is, “It depends.” That’s a subject for today’s show; I’ll explain. [spp-transcript] Do you...Continue Reading