Ask the Headhunter: I can’t seem to switch careers. Should I give up?
Switching careers is quite common, but it is not as easy as some online job sites suggest.
Ask the Headhunter: A world without resumes and job interviews
What should be done to dramatically change the employment system?…
Ask the Headhunter: Can I get hired if I don’t meet all the requirements?
Don’t let a missing requirement be your deal-breaker.
Ask the Headhunter: The lessons of crazy job-offer stories
This is the stuff that bad reputations and terrible references are made of.
"Far too many job seekers are telling me such stories," writes Nick Corcodilos.
Employers usually value motivation and enthusiasm as much as expertise — if not more. And they want to hear it.
A personal referral is no guarantee of a job. But it should be a guarantee of the best treatment a company and a manager can offer.
Take a risk. Show you’re ready to do the job the manager needs done.
Candidates' real mistake is applying for jobs they don’t really want or care about, a result of "cattle call" recruiting, writes Nick Corcodilos.
