My wife brought home a variety pack of chips from the store this week that is part of a new Frito-Lay promotion. Basically, there are three flavors in the bag, you are supposed to sample each and then go to their Facebook page and cast your vote for your favorite. The Sriracha and Cheesy Garlic … Continue reading →

I’m truly not one to make New Year’s resolutions. I would like to think of them more of  challenge or  goals to pursue. Like it or not, we spend most of our waking hours with our career— probably more than in any other area of our lives.  Let me ask, are you passionate in what … Continue reading →

The Internet is an amazing job search tool when used properly. For a lot of folks out there, their Internet search strategy is:  Go to a job board, find a position that sounds like something they could do or would be interested in, upload their one-size-fits-all resume, and then sit back and wait for multiple … Continue reading →

I may not be David Letterman, but here’s Kevin’s Top 5 List for keeping your job search on the front burner during the holidays. 5. Your competition is preoccupied. While other job seekers are sipp’n nog and rubb’n elbows with elves, you are going to be moving forward, working your plan, and be way ahead … Continue reading →

Tomorrow as a nation we celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s the time of year that we set aside time to reflect upon what we are grateful for rather than what is lacking in our lives. As a side note, it’s kind of ironic that the very next day—or even the SAME day with some retailers—is dedicated to … Continue reading →

We’ve heard them all. Nightmare stories about firing squad panel interviews. Sinister mind games played by human resources to see how well you’d hold up under stress. Don’t forget about those seemingly innocent behavioral interview questions that ask if you would nark on your shoplifting granny. Who needs ghost stories around a campfire when you can … Continue reading →

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know the importance that I place on targeted networking. Below is an excellent article by Tai Goodwin on the types of individuals that you need to include in your network. Many thanks to Ken Lazar of Scioto Ridge Job Networking Group for reintroducing me to … Continue reading →

My wife has been on a mission this week: Operation find THE perfect pair of shoes. And now, after 30 years of marriage, I know to stay out of her way. She wants a red pair. OK, so what’s the big deal? You go down to the store and buy a red pair in your … Continue reading →

When talking with a few of my clients recently, I’ve noticed frustration in their voices and a sense of being overwhelmed—almost like the thick fog that blanketed our area this morning. When I first woke up it was very dense and difficult to see beyond the end of my front porch. But as I continued … Continue reading →

I spent some time updating the events section of the website today and I realized that as summer is coming to a close, job fairs and career events are beginning to pop up on the radar screen. With that in mind, I thought I’d spend a moment or two going over some basic strategies that … Continue reading →