How to “Read” the Interviewer

So often in life we are given clues as to what people need to hear from us…if we just know how to listen.  Interviews are very important and we need to make every effort to make others comfortable with us.   We are all in sales these days and an important part of sales is understanding your [...]

Ageism; not an urban legend. What you can do about it in your job search.

Fact #1)Ageism; not an urban legend.  It does exist.  I wish it didn’t.   I’ve never had a manager discriminate because of age in my recruiting career that I’m aware of, but I know it is out there.   I’m not suggesting that every time you don’t get the job (if over 50) that you are being discriminated against, but [...]

Wondering what trends in Social Media are for 2010? Check this out.

Here are some trends in Social Media in 140 characters.  Trendspotting 2010

Thou Shall Not Be Snarky-Are you complaining or part of the solution?

Hey, you there lurking on the outskirts of chat rooms, blog posts, Twitter and Facebook.  I see you.  Repeat after me:  “I will not be snarky online.  I will not be vile online.  I will not pollute the airwaves thinking that I am invisible and therefore able to comment and post any bs complaint pointing the finger [...]

Who are the “experts” that you are listening to?

In this age of doing more with less resources (money, people, time), and all of the great information floating around on the Web…who are the experts that you are listening to?  We all want to help each other learn;  I share what I know and benefit from great online friends and sources of information.  It’s the Wild Wild West on [...]

Social Media Tools; Distraction, Fad or New Skill Set?

In my recent “time off” I’ve brushed up on my social media skills.  That’s right folks I have this blog (Dorothyisclicking.wordpress.com), have become more connected on Facebook and LinkedIn and am tada…on Twitter (Dotyj).  I know that news recently came out that on Twitter alone more than 40% of the messages are irrelevant.  That makes 60% relevant [...]

Think Life Right Now is an Uphill Climb?

Think Life Right Now is an Uphill Climb? Recently life looking for work and pursuing business opportunities has sometimes seemed like an uphill climb. Some of the things that I’m interested in are Adventure sports and Mountain Climbing and the reasons people participate. I am not an adrenaline junkie myself but I do like to see how/why [...]

Recruiters…Friend or Frienemey? You Decide.

I’ve heard from many people that Recruiters  are there to screen out…the whole “Black hole” description. We are not the enemy.  A recruiter can be Friend or Frienemy…you decide. Recruiters/HR are there to find the right candidate based on limited criteria/resources given to them.   This post is based on my years as a recruiter for a third party [...]

It’s a Brave New World-Welcome to Your Job Search

You’ve been laid off.   Bummer.  Now What?  Most of us need to find a new job, win the lottery or start our own business.   I’m holding out for the job as lottery winner…bought a ticket…that is a start:).   Welcome to the first day of the rest of your job search.  Your new full time [...]