Archive: July 2003
Laid-off men are shaping up and landing new jobs
When the first career counseling client told me he had been on the Atkins diet since he lost his job, I thought it was a good move since he was over 50 and seriously needed to take off pounds. I didn't pay it much mind until a few weeks later when another executive, who'd just become a client, mentioned that he was doing the same thing.
Act like a pro when the interview spotlight shines on you
There's no instant replay when you go through an interview. One secret I've learned is that your verbal messages are enhanced by body language, facial expressions, voice intonations and props. So make your words, physical presence and voice work aid you in landing the job.
Your attitude affects your success
Okay, admit it. You hate job-hunting. Lots and lots of people feel that way. In fact, I think I'm a lone soldier because I actually like job hunting. Too often discouraged job hunters project their gloomy, depressed attitude to those around them.
The power of a thank-you note
It's a forgotten art: handwritten thank-you notes. Not an e-mail, nor a typed letter, but an actual note card with sincere thoughts scribed on a page. Colleen Kill, a regional sales manager for Amgen, who's hired hundreds of people during her career, offers some key advice.
The ins and outs of providing references
You have 100% control over WHO you use as a reference, so be warned, never, ever, use the name of a former boss who disliked you or with whom you had conflicts. Find another manager or top executive who will say good things, and use that person as your reference.
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