Posts Tagged ‘career coach’
Staying Vigilant in the War for Talent
Secrets from an Executive Recruiter By Steve Margalit, FPC National The more things change, the more they stay the same. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still impacting how business is done in the United States and around the world. As the economy revs back up and the employment market regains its footing, one…
Read MoreLanding a Job in a Pandemic: Focus on Value
By Jeff Herzog, President, FPC National I’ve heard many job seekers ask, “Should I even bother looking for a job during Covid?” The short answer: Yes! And here’s the longer answer: As we stumble our way through this pandemic, the job market is as turbulent as ever. Every time we turn on the TV, we…
Read MoreNetworking for Job Search During Covid-19 and Beyond
By Ben Gidwani, FPC Orlando and Steve Margalit, FPC National A friend who was recently downsized during the Covid-19 crisis asked me, “what does networking really mean?” There’s both a short answer and a long answer. The following is the long answer which provides actionable items and details on how to be effective at networking during…
Read MoreYour Job Search is a Bare Knuckle Fight, Ch 2: Outplacement is out of place in a bare knuckle job search
The information you get in outplacement is way too soft: Write a cover letter. Email it with your resume or send out a fax blast. Wait a certain number of days. Email again. Don’t call. Don’t bother people. Sorry. This doesn’t work. If you’ve received outplacement services as part of your severance package, here are some points…
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