Advice for LGBT Job seekers
Objective: Work in a GLBT friendly environment
Strategy: Look before you leap
Tactic: Learn if the company values diversity
“Be yourself. People like people with self-confidence. Be honest. If you disagree, then disagree. Take the track that you are who you are because of your experiences. Approach the interview not as black or white, gay or straight, but as a candidate who wants to learn as much about the job as possible.” Teresa T., VP Human Resources
Gail, an out lesbian, loved her work and her team. She knew a promotion to Director was right for her and she refused to accept the company’s intolerance of her sexual orientation as an obstacle. She felt if only she put in more hours, solved more key problems, they would see the error of their ways. Instead, they assigned her an escort for trips to the rest room. She finally quit. Continue reading 'LGBT Career support'»
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A powerful new job search tool.
The newest job search tool to hit the job search community was fought tooth and nail by job boards. They accurately divined that the tool could put an end to their scams and upsells. The new URL extension, .jobs, could eventually wipe out any need for either job boards or job search engines in their current guise. Continue reading 'Job search tool could be death to job boards'»
Manage your job search while you are employed.
“I can’t afford a protracted job search with no income. I have to look for a new job while I am working and make the transition as quickly as possible so my finances do not take a hit.” Joel P. VP Marketing.
The time has come to make a change. For whatever reason, you are ready to find a new job. When you opt to remain employed while searching, you make decisions about how you will conduct yourself, the ethics of your situation and when and how to tell your current employer. Continue reading 'The stealth job search'»
Don’t spit the dummy.
None of that is important for your job search.
It’s easy to get angry. The media feeds us fodder for frustration. The statistics are horrible. Over 10% unemployment with no end in sight. We hear of bankruptcies, foreclosures and all manner of frightening financial predictions.
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Scale the ‘Overqualified’ hurdle
Few comments by employers are as demoralizing to executive candidates than, “We like you but you are overqualified for this job.” This post addresses what employers actually believe and gives you the career advice you need to overcome their objections. Continue reading 'Overqualified doesn’t mean unemployable'»
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Combat Agism, unemployment, and career stagnation.
Jobs are like busses, if you get on the right one, you arrive at your destination
Abstract: Executive career planning for job security – Visibility, choosing the right employer, your professional brand and importance of a Personal Board of Directors. Continue reading 'Job Security – Advanced techniques'»
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Paul McCartney is 69 years old and still employed. I can’t help help but think that Paul’s success is based on principles any aging professional can use.
Last year he packed former Shea Stadium as he opened the new Citi Field with record breaking arena numbers in his Concert for NY City. This was a three night event and each night saw numbers never before hit for one performer. The concert was interspersed with his 33 record breaking top hits; more hits than Shea ever saw as a baseball venue. Continue reading 'Paul McCartney is 69 years old'»
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Songs are only three minutes long for a reason.
If songs were much longer we wouldn’t remember them or we’d lose interest. The format has been tried, tampered with and proven for decades. Can we learn a networking principle from that? Continue reading 'No second interview? Do you talk too much?'»
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR JOB SEARCH FOR 2011.
The new year looms and seems only moments away. 2011 can be your best year ever. All it takes is good planning and assessing what works and getting rid of what doesn’t. Ok, and some luck and the stars aligning. But do your part. Recognize that what you have been doing is not working or you’d have a new job or promotion. Time to revise your process and control what you can. Continue reading 'Get control over your job search'»
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Sometimes success is about what you DON’T do.
My friend Phil* is over 65 and a constant reminder to me that age has little to do with enjoying a solid work history. I met Phil when he was COO at a premier software company, just months before the deal was inked to sell the company to a F500 enterprise. I decided immediately I wanted to know more about him because he bragged about his nieces who were both engineers. Continue reading 'Triage your way to success'»
Passion Smashion – A contrarian speaks.
Commonly accepted wisdom on career advice: Find your passion and the jobs/money will come.
Hogwash. Continue reading 'Success without passion'»
Are you too old to get a job? One of the advantages of being an insider is that employers often tell me things they would never mention publicly. There is an implied obligation on my part for complete confidentiality. There is no circumstance under which I will reveal the contributors to this article. So, please, don’t ask and don’t try to guess. I share this with you because I feel it is valuable information which will help many to make appropriate adjustments.
Continue reading 'Why employer’s don’t want to hire boomers'»
The beauty of it all… I love my job.
I encourage my clients to keep a brag book for their accomplishments, small as well as noteworthy. This simple effort keeps self esteem up and focus high. No reason not to drink my own cool aid. This page is my personal brag book. Come back often to read about new accomplishments.
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Continue reading 'Bragging rights'»
Field tested advice, links to blogs and room for your comments.
Continue reading 'Over 45 and looking for a job?'»
Executives: An invitation to ask for career advice. What do you need?
Reports of an uptick in hiring prompts me to ask, what do you need to land one of the jobs available in your neck of the woods? Here’s your chance to get field tested advice that works. Are there topics you’d like to see handled that speak to your own issues and concerns? Do let me know and I will get to it. Continue reading 'Executives: What career advice do you need to land a job?'»
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