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What to do if you’re had two rounds of interviews and get no calls
A job seeker sent me the following question: “Twice now, I’ve gotten through 2 rounds of interviews (with 2 separate companies) and was never called back. No e-mail, no phone call, not even a ‘thanks...
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Why you should write a (post-interview) thank you letter
Did you know that over 90% of job candidates fail to send a thank you letter? Why would they consciously decide to NOT do something that will automatically improve their chances of being the...
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10 career myths-Busted!
If you dream about having a different career, but don’t act on that dream, you may be operating under the assumption of a career myth. In this article, I expose 10 myths, sayings you’ve heard before...
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“Executive Job Search: 3 Ways to Find a Job Faster
“Executive Job Search: 3 Ways to Find a Job Faster” Are you encountering a difficult problem in your job search? Perhaps a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well,...
View Article40+ ways to use Twitter in a job search
1. Job search advice- Tap into all of the resources on Twitter, from people of influence, subject matter experts, lists, hashtag discussions, Twitter chats, recruiters, and fellow job seekers. Share...
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BE the CEO of your job search transition: how to avoid the “black hole”
BE the CEO of your job search transition: how to avoid the “black hole” #Military members entering civilian workforce: In the U.S., every job opening involves roughly 187 qualified & unqualified...
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Magic words in your resume
Magic words in your Resume Writing a resume is a bit like creating a work of art. There’s a hint of poetry to it: given strictly limited space and conditions, you try to say who you are,...
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How to diagnose 2 interview questions
A job interview is stressful. And probably even more so if you have never attended a civilian job interview because of your military career. Preparing for the interview de-stresses the situation...
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How to overcome being “overqualified”
A common complaint I hear from clients I’ve coached in the military or corresponded with in my Linkedin group, military to civilian employment is: “They (civilian employer) told me I was...
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The Dark Secret to Getting Knock-out Recommendations- Finally Revealed
Doesn’t it drive you nuts when less qualified people get the opportunities that you deserve more? It doesn’t have to be that way… if you know the secret to getting the kind of recommendation letter...
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Becoming a Private Investigator – Have You Got What It Takes?
During your military career, you most likely applied your security background to aspects of your previous roles in the service. Certainly law enforcement and military intelligence come to mind. Think...
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Not writing a thank you letter? You’re missing the mark!
Writing a thank you letter after a face-to-face interview, a phone interview, or even to someone who passed your name onto a hiring manager is an art, especially in our digital world. The statistics of...
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Blow your own leadership horn
Just this week, I had a new client who is ex-navy, from my former unit, by coincidence. “Melissa” he said,” I am not comfortable with “blowing my own horn.” I’ve encountered that sentiment often,...
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How to overcome being “overqualified” pt II
Have you ever gone through the interview process, felt confident that you’d performed extremely well, and then heard these dreadful words: “I’m sorry, but we feel you’re overqualified for this...
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Job market myths and realities for ex-military and vets seeking jobs
Before you conduct your job search (see my article on “how to create a military to civilian timeline” on this site), you need to be aware of the realities about the current civilian job market.MYTH #...
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Warm Contacts: How to Create a List to maximize networking
While you leave the military, networking is vital to transitioning to the civilian workforce. The GOOD news is that you already have established a network of contacts from your military career. These...
View ArticleLettre d’introduction gagnante
On m’a accordée une entrevue avec la lettre ci-jointe: Dimanche 16 juin _____Mme _______ACFO ______ 760 Highway 15 RR 2 Kingston (Ontario) K7L 5H6Madame ___________ Qui n’aurait pas envie d’être...
View ArticleDon’t Skip The Follow Up After An Interview
How to write a thank you letter to use after an interview, a phone interview, or even to someone who passed your name on to a hiring manager is an art; it is not taught often as it should be to job...
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How to impress your interviewers and land the job
To impress an interviewer, you must distinguish yourself from other candidates and be prepared to ‘sell’ your qualifications to the interviewer. In my sixteen years’ experience with coaching military...
View ArticleWant a civilian job? Use a job developer’s techniques
Want a job? Use a job developer’s techniques When I was working in mental health as a vocational rehabilitation counsellor at www.fcmhas.ca, a colleague of mine passed on information on how he lands...
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