In general, I tell people that it never hurts to apply for a job, and when in doubt, go ahead and apply for a position (unless, of course, you meet less than about 75% of the qualifications). In real life, though, people don’t have time to apply to each position they see. To prioritize whether … Continue reading
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It’s not over until it’s over
There are many phases in the job search process, all of which are a time-consuming emotional roller coaster ride for many. The problem is that many people get excited that they’ve been called for an interview, a second interview, even a reference check, and presume that means they’ve got the job, only to find that … Continue reading
Cover Letter Concepts
There is a lot of confusion about cover letters. Cover letters are not: * An opportunity to write about your life story and life philosophy * A chance to write about tell your entire career history * A place to explain why you left each of your past employers or to focus in detail about … Continue reading
Will your future employer work you to death?
Will your future employer work you to death? How to assess workplace culture before accepting a job offer If you have a young family, an important avocation or hobby, or otherwise just want to leave work at 5pm and not work weekends and evenings, it’s important to find a way to investigate the culture of … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day: Now, Back to Work!
As a new mom, I understand the amazing challenges and joys of being a parent. As a career coach with 13+ years’ experience, I also have worked with many parents and others who took time off to raise a family, take care of an ill or aging family member, recover from an illness or injury, … Continue reading
Pick up the phone
Pick up the phone I recently gave away my old futon mattress on Craigslist (thanks, Craig!). Why does this have to do with job searching? I posted the listing in the “free stuff” section. As anyone knows who has ever posted anything in that section, you are immediately inundated with random emails and calls from … Continue reading
Is Your Job Market Competitive? 6 Ways to Find Out
In one of my recent posts, I came up with a silly scheme to determine how long someone’s job search would last. One of the factors in this four-factor formula relates to how competitive your job market is. This data would pretty useful to have before launching a career transition or new graduate study program, … Continue reading
What to say if you’re unemployed and get asked “what have you been doing?”
If you are job-seeking, whether due to layoffs or because you are a recent graduate, you are sure to encounter questions from networking contacts and interviewers (if you’re lucky enough to get interviews) about what you have been up to. Especially if it’s been a while since you were either employed or in school, you … Continue reading
Announcing “Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service”
Are you or someone you know seeking a more meaningful job? Announcing “Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service.” After eleven years as a career counselor, I decided to compile everything I’ve learned about finding jobs that make a difference into one book. This is the first book of its … Continue reading
Email Etiquette; or, You ain’t gettin’ a job, LOL
It’s been a while since I got an inappropriate email– I work with graduate students, after all. Most of them are extremely polite, nice, good-hearted people with a passion to change the world in a positive way. Even when I worked with undergrad business majors at a public university in New York City, I rarely … Continue reading
Heather Krasna, PhD & Associates 