Job Hunting Archives – Power Connections

17 Oct 23

Navigating the Path to Career Longevity After 50: Valuable Insights

Navigating the Path to Career Longevity After 50: Valuable Insights Time flies when you’re passionate about your career! As someone who’s been in the executive coaching realm for a long time, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless professionals thrive well into their 50s and beyond. Today, let’s talk about a topic close to my […]

11 Sep 23

Attention Job Seekers: The Ultimate Mistake You Need to Fix!

Your resume is often your first chance to make a lasting impression on potential employers. Yet, time and time again, I come across a common mistake that can hinder your chances of landing that dream job. What’s the number one offender, you ask?

20 May 22

The Great Resignation and Entrepreneurialism

What Happened to Everyone? Over 40 million people have resigned from their jobs in 2021. Where did they go? What are they all doing? Did they quit corporate America to start their own gig?

06 Oct 21

KISS: The Elevator Speech

Don’t think for a second that your elevator speech isn’t important! It is so important that it is one of the most critical elements of an effective job search. No lie. It’s true.

15 Apr 20

The New Job Search Accountability Group Rules!

After working in and watching Job Search Accountability Groups form and fold through the years, I have a theory about what makes and sustains an effective Accountability Group. I have created a set of rules that may help those of you who are in groups already and want to create some structure to the group’s interaction or for those of you who are considering forming a new Accountability Group.

05 Apr 20

Job Search Success

Are You Ready for Some Good News? Honestly, this is really happening! Ring the bell! Sound the Gong! Our success is generated from the success of our clients – who received Power Connections outplacement services from our generous corporate customers.

27 Mar 20

Job Search Tip: Answer Your Phone! Your Cat Will Thank You

Recruiters are calling, but candidates aren’t picking up. Sounds implausible doesn’t it? During this time of our lives, when the unemployment rate sky rocketed over the last 4 weeks, when companies have been mandated to shut down operations and we are all in pseudo-isolation mode, why wouldn’t someone out of work answer their phone?

23 May 17

The ABCs of Job Search Pain

If you’ve ever experienced an “unplanned” separation from your employer, then you have most certainly experienced one or more of the job search pains that are in this list. Even though most people have experienced being unemployed at least once in their careers, more often than not, being unemployed presents some challenges and complications.