Let’s say you were – like all of us – young and foolish. Let’s also say that you were so foolish that you trashed your...
So You Trashed Your Career When Young
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Candidate Advice
You Got the Job Offer! Should You Take It?
You applied for a job opportunity. You were called in for an interview. You aced it. You were called in for another...
Hacking the College Job Fair
Yep, it’s February. If you’re a college senior, you’re busy. And one of the things your busy with is getting ready for...
Use your Alumni Network | Southern California
Establishing a connection to your university’s alumni association is not only good practice while searching for a job right out of college, but it can also provide great connections throughout your career. Regardless of how long it has been since...
Who’s Hiring? Job Forecast in Southern California
While the California unemployment rate is still high, it is slowly improving in line with national economic growth. In fact, the California annual gain was slightly higher than the national labor market in 2011. With the unemployment rate just...
Think your dream job is out of your league? Maybe not!
In your search for a job, have you ever read a job posting and thought, “This is my dream job!”, but then you didn't apply? There is an interesting phenomenon that might explain why. Some 70% of Americans struggle with what is known as...
Socialize Your Way to Your Next Job
Tapping into your social network is a key component to streamlining your job search. But in today’s technological environment, we are all conditioned to think that means a virtual social network, as we utilize LinkedIn, Facebook, and others daily...
9/11 A Day of Remembrance
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief.” --George W. Bush “Even the smallest...
Questions To Ask Before You Accept the Job Offer
The entire hiring process is question-driven. The employer asks himself exactly who he is looking for, what roles this person needs to fill, what the compensation should be and what the ultimate goals are for the position. Then, of course, there...
Stay On The Radar in a Busy Workplace
Why is it important to be noticed in a bustling, distracted work environment? Some people prefer to work anonymously and “fly under the radar” to avoid scrutiny and go about their work life in perceived peace. But where does that get you? ...
Making the Most out of Your New Position
Welcome to Day One of Your New Career! Starting a new job is exciting as well a little scary. What will your manager be like? How about your co-workers? What will they expect of you? The best thing you can do for yourself is to relax. You know you...
The Job Search Strategy You May Have Forgotten – Cold Calls
If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of an unsolicited call, you know firsthand that it can be annoying. Someone you don’t know is asking for your time, and usually even more than that. That is why cold calling, whether it is by telephone or...
