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Emotional Intelligence May Be More Valuable than Skills in the Job Search

October 14, 2019
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Knowing how to read clients and colleagues, and understanding what underlying thoughts and emotions are influencing their actions and decisions, have long been useful skills in business. These and related competencies, including staying calm under pressure, an ability to manage social relationships,...

When Hiring Managers Go Silent… Getting Ghosted!

September 12, 2019
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You wrap up an engaging interview at a company. You come away feeling that this position would be a great fit for you. And you have the impression that the hiring manager feels the same way about you. He walks you to the door, you shake hands, say goodbye…. And you never hear from him again....

Trends in Employee Benefits and Perks: How Important Are They to Your Overall Compensation Package?

August 17, 2019
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By Julie Norwell Employee benefits and perks have come a long way since the advent of company cars and casual Fridays. A review of emerging benefits and perks in today’s business world yieldshas variety. Such novelties as “pet leave” for new pet owners, nap pods for sleeping breaks, and beer on tap...

Overcoming Barriers to Your Success

May 15, 2019
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Most people focus on their career in a reactionary instead of a strategic way. That means that if things go south, it is hard to understand what went wrong. If you’ve adapted to the status quo, switching gears is hard. You may face barriers to change that sometimes feel insurmountable. Some of these...

The Legal Industry Is Changing; Your Legal Career Can, Too

March 13, 2019
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Being a lawyer can be a life of extremes. After all, what other profession simultaneously ranks on lists of the most respected professions and the most hated professions

Stuck In Your Job? It’s Time to Create a Roadmap for Your Career

February 15, 2019
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Professionals that plan their careers in a strategic, not reactionary, way are the first to land new opportunities. By Julie Norwell It’s Monday morning. How do you feel about getting out of bed to go to work? With luck, you are among the 51% of U.S. workers who are satisfied with their jobs. This...

Job Market Insights & Trends for 2019

February 7, 2019
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THE TIGHT JOB MARKET Why is the 2019 job market tight? It seems that 46% of employers in the U.S. report difficulty recruiting talent. But if job searchers or career changers were not successful in their search to date, how did they position themselves? And did prospects hear one of these reasons...

If It’s a Job Seeker’s Market, Why Can’t I Find a New Job?

January 13, 2019
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Job seekers often hear “The unemployment rate is at a 50-year low, the country has seen eight years of job growth and the market is a job seeker’s dream.” So then, why is it so challenging to find a job? By Julie Norwell Sound familiar? The answer to the question might be different for...

How To Prepare For Interviews

January 5, 2019
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By Dan Resendes, Chief Consulting Officer at The Barrett Group In an interview, most job seekers are concerned with answering questions. They may ask about the company, opportunity, the compensation and individuals with whom they will work. All interviewers are concerned with finding the most qualified...

How To Succeed In Finding A Job

January 4, 2019
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The job market is conducive to finding a job. At the time of this blog, the unemployment rate is down. There are more jobs open than potential candidates available to fill those roles. If you have been job searching for a while and with limited success, it is reasonable to ask yourself why that is,...