In addition to networking with established contacts, it is necessary to take a proactive and aggressive approach to uncovering the hidden job market by finding and reaching out to companies and people beyond the scope of your existing network. As we’ve mentioned often in this blog,...
One of the questions I get asked the most is, “What is the #1 mistake job seekers make?” This isn’t the easiest question to answer, simply because job searching is not a linear process and there isn’t one right way of doing it. That said, there is...
It’s said that the loss of one’s job is second in grief only to the loss of a loved one. If that isn’t tough, I’m not sure what is. Career changes are humbling experiences. There’s no easy way around it. Our egos take...
Many people find it difficult to brag about themselves. However, it is imperative in an interview. More than half of the people interviewing for jobs fail to win an offer simply because they failed to sell their accomplishments. The natural tendency for most job seekers...
The job market is expected to keep improving in 2016 thanks to strong growth across many sectors, including health care, technology, manufacturing and construction. However, the fact that many metropolitan areas are already approaching full employment does not mean that finding a job will...
Last week, the Challenger Executive Networking Group in Chicago had a special bonus event for the holidays! With a special appearance by CEO John Challenger, the group participated in an exercise and were treated to champagne and treats. Thanks to all who came! Our 2015 sessions...
For the 30th consecutive year, global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., will suspend normal business operations for two days over the holidays to provide free advice to callers from across the country. The annual job-search call-in will be held December 28 and 29, from...
The holiday season offers a great opportunity for job seekers! Below are tips on the best approach to the holiday season! DON'T STOP Conventional wisdom states that companies don't hire during the holidays, and many job seekers put their searches on hold. This could be a fatal...
The interview is the final step in the elimination process, and the most important one. Nobody obtains a position without an interview or a series of interviews and, in most cases, the difference between the person who gets the job and the one who...
Roughly one-in-four employers recruit workers from the pool of current and former interns. With an internship being a real way to get your foot in the door, t is more important than ever for job seekers, whether college student, grad, recent grad, or re-entry to...
