Performing a culture check – How do you make sure of fit BEFORE you take a job?
There is not much worse in our career than being in the wrong job. We spend the vast majority of our waking hours working and getting back and forth to work. So, if you are miserable in your work, it impacts your whole life. Sometimes work environments shift – there is a merger, new management or some other event and suddenly the culture changes and you are no longer satisfied. That situation is more complex and involves more planning to figure out what to do. However, I ha
Did You Know that You Can Search the Connections of Anyone in your LinkedIn Network?
One of the most pleasant surprises of a job search is that most people you encounter are glad to help you. Sometimes people you barely know will go out of their way to lend a hand. The biggest challenge, however, is that they don’t always know how to help. That is where you come in. As a job seeker, you have to do the legwork and make it really easy for someone to take it from there. The more you take the lead, the more help you receive. One of the things you can do is sear
