What Recruiters Want

Last night I’ve gave a presentation at a local church on resume writing. I co-presented with a recruiter who once ran a staffing agency. She told the audience, in this economy, don’t apply for jobs you don’t have any experience with.  There is too...

The Pros and Cons of Job Search Clubs

Just about every major city across the USA has a job search club. Some, like Kansas City, have several. They might be called the Five O’Clock Club, or sponsored by a non-profit. Some are faith-based and some are secular. Some charge a fee, and others are free of...

Don’t Outshine the Master

If you want to keep your job for a long time and enjoy it too, here’s a word of advice I learned the hard way. Don’t outshine the boss. It will not help your career. In fact, it can make your life miserable. The boss hired you to do things their way or...