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You’re ready for your dream job. You’re already picturing your business cards. Then comes the big salary question. Are you ready to negotiate? As an executive recruiter , I’m regularly negotiating salary on a candidate’s behalf. It’s not always easy,...

These days, everyone is busy. With so many demands on our time, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of “Time is money,” “Don’t work for free,” or “What’s in it for me?” But over the 18 years I’ve worked as a recruiter in the Denver area, I’ve learned that...

WE ALL HAVE FEARS OF TAKING ON A NEW ROLE AND HAVING A HORRIBLE BOSS. HOWEVER, THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO SPOT A BAD BOSS DURING AN INTERVIEW TO ENSURE YOU’RE MAKING THE RIGHT MOVE. A bad boss can make or break your satisfaction in your career. During...

A JOB SEARCH CAN PRESENT DIFFERENT CHALLENGES FOR APPLICANTS OVER 50. FIND OUT HOW TO STAND OUT IN A POOL OF YOUNGER APPLICANTS. Candidates closer to retirement face unique challenges when looking for their next professional position. By reframing these...

It’s that time of year again when many of us start thinking about how the new year will be different, better, than the one we just finished. Ah, the dreaded New Year’s resolutions — complete with the requisite guilt we feel when we don’t keep them! But...

Many professionals go back and forth about whether taking notes during an interview is a good idea. On one hand, jotting down information reinforces the fact that you’re interested, engaged and invested in what the interviewer has to say. However, some...

How do know your boss is a bully? Many people may experience a difficult boss or two during their career, but verbal abuse or a hostile work environment is what separates a challenging boss from a bullying boss. It’s a difference you can feel, though...

So you’ve landed your next job — Congratulations! That’s certainly a thrilling feeling, and also can be a relief. You’ve likely worked hard to build your network during your job search, whether it was your first, third or fifth, including touching base...

Do you find yourself going through life reacting to one crisis after another, rather than purposefully setting a course of action? Do you feel busy, stressed and overwhelmed, yet don’t feel like you’re actually accomplishing anything? You’re not alone:...

From email to social media, many of our daily professional interactions have been reduced to brief digital transactions– making in-person face time at networking conferences is incredibly valuable for career growth. Of course, a conference is only as...

Whether you’re searching for a new career opportunity, looking to expand your role at your current company or need guidance through a challenging work situation, mentors can be a great resource for professionals at any level. Research shows that mentoring...

FACEBOOK AND WORK: HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE SEPARATION? Depending on your personality type, your desire to network, or even your generation, it may seem like a good idea to add the people you work with to your Facebook friends list. As a recruiter and an...

A PROFESSIONAL HEAD SHOT IS “LINKEDIN 101.” BUT COULD OTHER SIMPLE MISTAKES BE IMPACTING YOUR LINKEDIN CREDIBILITY? While scrolling through my LinkedIn feed last week, I was surprised to see multiple posts sharing personal details – vacation photos, a...

People in your corner can lend you the experience you need to navigate everything from career path to office politics. Here’s how to find a mentor that’s right for you. What to Look for in a Mentor First ask yourself what you want out of the mentoring...

There’s no question that having a career mentor can play an integral role in advancing your career, but forging relationships with mentors can sometimes seem like a daunting task. Career mentoring is a somewhat misleading term because mentors can guide...

No one likes playing the role of a collection agency. But sometimes a gentle reminder is necessary to flag outstanding invoices for clients. In these situations, diplomacy is key if you want to retain the client’s business in the future. Mastering the...

Many interviewers talk about having a “gut feeling” that a candidate is right for a position. When deciding between two or more qualified candidates, this is often the deciding factor – one candidate simply feels more right than the others. This seems...

Statistics show that, during your working years, you’ll spend roughly a third of your time at work. Let that sink in. You spend more time working than you do on any other activity in your life. That’s why finding career, not a job, is a key component...

The amount of time a recruiter spends looking at your resume is roughly six seconds, according to eye tracking studies . That’s not a lot of time! As a professional recruiter used to scanning hundreds of resumes, I know that it doesn’t take long for me...

Landing an interview may seem like the ending point in a job search. But it’s actually only the beginning. This crucial opportunity is the chance for candidates not only to learn more about the organization and position, but to prove their expertise and...

WHEN CONSIDERING BACKING OUT OF A JOB OFFER, THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS TO REFLECT ON BEFORE YOU DECIDE IF IT’S A SAFE OR STUPID IDEA. Several weeks ago, I had a client who had signed a job offer to move and take on a new opportunity. However, just before...

Nearly every job interview ends the same way: “Do you have any questions for me?” Of course, one of the worst possible interview answers is simply “no”. But there are a whole bunch of other frequently asked questions that aren’t much better. These bad...

It’s usually not very far into a job interview when you get asked the dreaded question, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” As an executive recruiter , I’ve seen candidates struggle with the question time and time again. But, although it’s a difficult...

If you have made it to Round 2 of your job interview, rejoice! The company is interested in you and doesn’t think you are weird or unqualified or both. If you have been sweating this interview process out, you might be wondering what it actually means...

Many job candidates are caught off guard when they’re asked to take a personality test for employment purposes. While this isn’t standard practice for most companies, a study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 71% of HR professionals...