I focus many of my blog posts on networking and finding a job, as these are the questions most of my readers and the people with whom I work tend to have. However, as we begin to see signs of the job market getting *slightly* stronger, there has been more movement between jobs and employers...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder
“The critical measure of work isn’t and never should be input but output.” At a time when more is demanded of each person at work, studies show that putting in more hours and sleeping less is actually not effective. Read the full article here. If you are in a situation where you’re working longer hours,...
Celebrating 3 Years
I’m celebrating my business birthday! JMR CareerXploration has been up and running for 3 years now, and even as I type that, I can’t believe it. Being an entrepreneur (on the side) has been a wonderful experience. I feel fortunate to have found a creative outlet for myself where I can help others navigate the...
Networking Done Right
We know it, connections are important. We heard our parents, teachers and other adults in our lives say “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Industry experts estimate that anywhere from 60%-75% of jobs never get posted and come from internal hires, referrals and networking. That’s a big chunk of jobs to ignore...
A Time for Action
Tis the season…and when I say that, I’m not talking about Thanksgiving (although I am thankful for having found what I love to do and having the opportunity to help others find the same). I’m not talking about Black Friday, Cyber Monday or even the holidays that follow. As we approach 2012, there will be...
So You’re on LinkedIn…Now Use It!
You finally made the jump. You’ve created a LinkedIn profile and you’ve started making connections with friends, colleagues, etc. Your profile is up to date and you even joined a few groups that are of interest. Now what?? Using LinkedIn only begins with creating a profile and making connections. It’s what you do with those...
Social Media Background Checks
For anyone who thought social media was a passing trend, I have news. Everyday, we’re seeing social media engrained more in our personal lives, and now, we’re even seeing these online sites start to sneak into professional processes. Most notably, recruiting. My advice? Be mindful of it and embrace it. Ignoring it will put you...
Top Interview Questions of 2011
If you’ve been on interviews this year, see if any of these sound familiar. Kforce, a professional staffing and solutions firm, released the top 11 questions of 2011. If you haven’t been interviewing, but plan to soon, these will help you prepare. Top 11 Interview Questions of 2011 For a full list of services offered...
Facebook, From the Recruiters’ Perspective
While Facebook was gaining popularity and establishing itself as more than just a fad, forward-thinking individuals started to speculate how, or even if, social media would affect the job search. A few years back, employers were giving me feedback that they didn’t have the time to check Facebook in the recruiting process. However, today, an...
Feeling Uncertain?
The Harvard Business Review posted an article by blogger and professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain at times, and this becomes especially apparent when you’ve been job searching and coming up empty. Sometimes it helps to have a fresh new perspective and new ideas to help re-energize and inject some confidence...