Ask the Headhunter: 2 truths you should know about your job search
Understanding the role of recruiters and learning when not to apply for a position could prove beneficial in your job search, writes Nick Corcodilos.
Ask the Headhunter: Should my spouse be involved in my job search?
No one — not even a spouse — can substitute their experience and judgement for your own during your job search, writes Nick Corcodilos.
Ask the Headhunter: How do I explain a string of bad luck to an employer?
The best way to handle a complicated story about why your job offer was rescinded is to provide a single reason rather than giving all of the details.
Ask the Headhunter: How can I negotiate the salary I want?
If you want to negotiate compensation before taking a new job, let the recruiter ask what it would take for you to accept an offer and be ready to quote the salary range you want.
Showing samples of your work is more powerful than a resume; it’s proof of your ability. But consider these questions of integrity first.
What can we learn from all the different ways we've found different jobs over the years?…
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.
There is no way to beat a system that is designed to make managers avoid talking to the people they need to hire. But don’t let that stop you.
Managers with good contacts in their professional community are scarfing up the best candidates in this competitive market because they go out and find them.
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