Why Is It So Hard to Find a Job?
Are you struggling to find a job? Have you been looking for a while? Ironically, many employers report challenges filling positions because they perceive a talent shortage. So what’s going on? Why is it so hard to find a job when employers still need new employees? When it seems hard to find a job, there […]
Video Interview Tips
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The New Job Interview: To Mask or Not to Mask, That Is the Question
As a member of the Austin Digital Jobs Facebook group, I frequently respond to job seeker questions related to job searches, resumes, interviews, and LinkedIn. Recently, a member asked about wearing a mask to a job interview: “I have an in-person interview next week. It’s with the CEO, CFO, and COO… What are your thoughts […]
8 Quick yet Effective Hacks for your LinkedIn Job Search
Thanks to Abhyank Srinet for another great post, this time, focused on your LinkedIn Job Search. – Coach Wolfgang A LinkedIn profile is the gateway to professional success especially if you are just starting out. With opportunities like interacting with top experts in the industry and following their work and connecting with recruiters to increase […]
Don’t be late for your interview
Just a funny interviewing story from a client. We all have to laugh at ourselves sometimes. Thought you’d like it. Have a great day! – Coach Wolfgang I had plenty of time to get to my interview… or so I thought. The office was downtown – that shouldn’t have been a problem! The traffic was […]
7 Things Millennials Should Know About Interviewing for a Job
Thanks to Michael Klazema for his guest blog on millenials. A brief bio is below. – Amy Entering the job market straight out of college has rarely been easy, but millennials have a tougher time at it than any prior generation. Not only is the economy still recovering from a historical recession, but millennials are […]
3 Ways to Get Job Opportunities to Come to You
A friend of mine gets solicited for new job opportunities all the time so I asked him to tell us his secret! Have you ever heard someone casually say, “Oh yeah. I get constantly pinged about new job opportunities!” When you hear that, what do you think? That should be you, right? Well… it can […]
5 Career Opportunities You Can Train for in Less than a Year
Thanks to Audrey Jenkins for her guest blog. A brief bio is below. – Amy Despite what you may have heard from high school guidance counselors, a 4-year university isn’t the only path to a fulfilling career. With a price tag ranging from $18,943 to $43,419 per year, attending a university cannot only prove prohibitively […]
The Big Gotcha During My Interview with a Startup
The author of this guest blog asks an interesting question and would like your thoughts in the comments section. Thanks! Recently I applied for a leadership role at a software start-up and had a 1-hour interview with the CEO. Based on the job description, it sounded like the ideal candidate needed to be very well-rounded, […]
How to Find a Job in Another State
Fortunately these days, the task of finding a job in another state is less of an uphill battle than it used to be. However, there are still real challenges to securing a position from a distance. Now, it also depends on industry and company size. Larger companies are going to have offices all over the world, […]