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3 Times You Need to Drop the Act and Be Honest with the Hiring Manager
February 4, 2019 by Jan Shawkey"You’ve probably been told countless times not to show your hand during the interview process, especially when it comes to letting a hiring manager in on other opportunities you’ve lined up...Category: Career Planning, Job Interviews, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 3 Times You Need to Drop the Act and Be Honest with the Hiring Manager
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What’s the Best Time of the Year for Your Job Search? It Depends
by Jan ShawkeyCategory: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on What’s the Best Time of the Year for Your Job Search? It Depends
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Is It Better to Apply Through a Company’s Own Website Instead of a Job Board?
February 1, 2019 by Jan ShawkeyCategory: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Is It Better to Apply Through a Company’s Own Website Instead of a Job Board?
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Is It Appropriate to Ask Why a Position Is Open During an Interview?
January 2, 2019 by Jan Shawkey"You might wonder whether it's appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview...Category: Career Planning, Job Interviews, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Is It Appropriate to Ask Why a Position Is Open During an Interview?
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An Introvert’s Advice for Networking
December 6, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Self-described introvert and veteran tech executive Karen Wickre shares her secret to cultivating professional connections with a minimum of anxiety and awkwardness...Category: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on An Introvert’s Advice for Networking
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Networking Is Really in the Notes
November 29, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Whether you’re a newly-minted associate or a seasoned partner, the message that you need to be “networking” never goes away...Category: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Networking Is Really in the Notes
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Is Your Job Search Taking Forever? This Could Be Why
by Jan Shawkey"If you’ve been looking for a new job for a while and getting nowhere, cheer up...Category: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Is Your Job Search Taking Forever? This Could Be Why
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Your Job Doesn’t Always Have to Be Fun
November 2, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"My point is that your role isn’t necessarily meant to be a 24/7 enjoyable experience—that’s why you get a paycheck for doing it...Category: Career Planning, Special: ArticlesComments Off on Your Job Doesn’t Always Have to Be Fun
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There Are Two Forms of Popularity — and Most Chase the Wrong One
October 30, 2018 by Jan ShawkeyCategory: Career Planning, Personal Branding and Reputation Management, Special: ArticlesComments Off on There Are Two Forms of Popularity — and Most Chase the Wrong One
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12 Things on Your Work Desk That Are Making You Look Unprofessional
October 22, 2018 by Jan Shawkey"Having a cluttered desk or inappropriate items in your workspace could be making a bad impression on your colleagues or employers...Category: Career Planning, Interpersonal Communication, Special: ArticlesComments Off on 12 Things on Your Work Desk That Are Making You Look Unprofessional