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No Job Offers? Maybe You’re Scaring Recruiters Away
It seems that many in the ranks of the unemployed… are unemployed for a reason.
One of three reasons, to be exact.
Their failure to find work is often because they fall into one of three job seeker personality types: the Ego, the Victim and the Stalker… each of which scare away hiring managers and recruiters – [...]
Top 5 Words Recruiters Look for in Resumes
As job seekers work to perfect their resume, it’s important for them to know what recruiters are looking for. According to CareerBuilder, there are five keywords most HR managers look for on resumes. If job seekers are able to match their experience with these types of skills and experience, recruiters will be more likely to [...]
Informational Interviews: The Best Job Search Tool You’ve Never Used
Imagine a friend just arranged an interview for you at a fantastic company in the industry you’re looking to work. The catch: This is an “informational interview”. The employer does not have a job to offer you.
However, this is the best interview you may ever go on.
You may find it odd to interview where a [...]
6 Reasons Why Your Networking Isn’t Working
You’ve been asking your friends, coworkers, and family to pass your name along at work. You’ve tried reaching out to new job connections via cold calls and social media. You’ve met with a few people for informational interviews. But nothing is working.
Sound familiar?
The problem may be that your networking strategy isn’t working for you. Instead [...]
10 Ways to Tell If Your Career at a Standstill
Do you feel like your current job is no longer satisfying? Then maybe it’s time to re-examine your goals – or even move on to a new career.
If you’ve held the same position for years without a raise or simply cannot find any joy in your work, then these could be signs your career is [...]
MBA Programs
Survey: You Need More Education To Make It Through This Tough Economy
Recently, Dr. Mary Hawkins, President of Bellevue University a private, nonprofit University in the Midwest offering programs tailored to fit the busy lives of working students, released the results … [Read More...]
The 5 Things I Wish My Professors Told Me About the Job Search
Ah, college and grad school… where knowledge flows... like cold beer from a classic 2-barrel, stainless steel Kegerator tap. But, I digress, and so early into the post this time. Any … [Read More...]
Majoring In You! Should Colleges Offer More Majors?
If you are still bummed that you can’t major in beer at your university, then yes, you probably think that your college should offer you more. But if your mind is open and you are thinking … [Read More...]
Job Search
No Job Offers? Maybe You’re Scaring Recruiters Away
It seems that many in the ranks of the unemployed… are unemployed for a reason. One of three reasons, to be exact. Their failure to find work is often because they fall into one of three job … [Read More...]
Top 5 Words Recruiters Look for in Resumes
As job seekers work to perfect their resume, it’s important for them to know what recruiters are looking for. According to CareerBuilder, there are five keywords most HR managers look for on … [Read More...]
Informational Interviews: The Best Job Search Tool You’ve Never Used
Imagine a friend just arranged an interview for you at a fantastic company in the industry you’re looking to work. The catch: This is an “informational interview”. The employer does not have a … [Read More...]
Career Change
The MBA: A Great Strategy For Change
An MBA is obviously viewed by many as the perfect source for those looking for a career change, where as many as 37 percent of MBA applicants surveyed reported "career change" as their leading … [Read More...]
3 Secrets to Turn an Interview into an Offer [WEBINAR]
The interview went great. They loved your answers. You had an excellent rapport and you’re sure this time the job is yours. And then the email comes – they offered the job to someone else. … [Read More...]
Success By Another Definition
Achieving the success we want is probably one of the most difficult challenges we’ll ever face in our lifetime. For most of us, success is often a moving target. Our current perception of our needs … [Read More...]
Career Management
10 Ways to Tell If Your Career at a Standstill
Do you feel like your current job is no longer satisfying? Then maybe it’s time to re-examine your goals – or even move on to a new career. If you’ve held the same position for years without … [Read More...]
Designing a Powerful Career [WEBINAR]
How easy it is to land that hard fought for job and then kick back into a daily routine. The problem with doing that is there will come a day when you wake up to find you’re not too crazy about … [Read More...]
Overqualified and Underemployed: How to Move On Up
You have the degree and you have a job. The only problem? Your degree is saying you should have a much better job. It might seem trivial to complain about being gainfully employed in this economy, but … [Read More...]
Leadership
5 Things to Know Before Choosing a Management Position
The best advice that exists regarding making a career choice is to make sure you really do your homework and research before jumping into a career. We all too often look at the more superficial … [Read More...]
You Don’t Have to Be a Manager to Be a Leader
I think that many people when they see something about leadership or being a leader automatically dismiss it as not pertaining to them. After all, if they aren’t a manager or don’t intend to … [Read More...]
What To Do Now That You’re In Charge!
Wow! You’ve been working towards a promotion and now you’ve just been given your first job as a manager of a group. This is a great opportunity and you are determined to let everyone know that … [Read More...]
Entreprenuership
Could a Franchise Really Work for You?
Many people understand the benefits of a franchise. They just aren’t sure a franchise will work for them. Is this valid? Do you need certain qualities to succeed with a franchise? Yes, … [Read More...]
Is There More to a Franchise than Burgers and Fries?
There is one comment that we often hear when we first talk to candidates: “I don’t want a franchise because I don’t want a business where I’m flipping burgers all day.” Is that what … [Read More...]
What Do You Want to Find Out About a Franchise Before You Buy?
Everybody wants to know “How much money am I going to make in this business?” That makes sense to me. If I was buying a franchise, I’d want to have a pretty good idea how much money I could … [Read More...]
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My name is Chris Perry, and I am a brand and marketing generator, career search and personal branding expert, speaker, entrepreneur and brand consultant.