Posts Tagged randy block

Boomers Need to Rethink Seeking Full-Time Jobs With Gen Xers

Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, new post on March 11, 2010

Guest article by Randy Block, Career Transition Coach In my coaching practice, I often hear complaints from job seekers over 50 regarding not being considered for a full-time position by a Gen Xer. “I was fully qualified and it makes no sense” is the most common complaint. “They simply don’t know how to hire” is [...]

, , ,

No Comments

The Odyssey Of The Salary Offer

Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, new post, salary on January 8, 2010

Guest Article By Randy Block You’ve made it through several rounds of interviews. You have been notified that the company has made their choice. Congratulations! You have been chosen. Now it’s time to negotiate an offer that will make you feel good about working for the new company. You will be in good shape if [...]

, , , , , , , , , , , ,

No Comments

7 Tips To Starting a New Job Successfully

Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, new job, new post on January 7, 2010

Guest Article by Randy Block Congratulations! You have accepted a new position. All of that work of looking for a job has paid off, handsomely. Take a breather. Now, it’s time to switch gears. Your next objective is to integrate yourself into the new organization. 1. Day one–maintain old contacts Say thank you. Contact all [...]

, , , , ,

No Comments

Networking For Everyone

Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, networking, new post on January 6, 2010

Guest Article by Randy Block I hated networking. And I was a high tech recruiter. To me it meant glad handing, selling, asking for a job (or a favor), bothering people, talking to total strangers, manipulating people, keeping score and it took a lot of nerve. For others I knew, it was looking needy or [...]

, , , ,

No Comments

10 Ways To Blow An Interview

Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, interviewing, new post on January 5, 2010

Guest Article by Randy Block Interviews. It’s pressing the flesh and running for office. It’s a first date. It’s talking to a complete stranger. Sweat comes out of glands you didn’t know you had. Relax. It’s probably easier to just blow it off. If you want to know how to blow an interview, take any [...]

, , , , , ,

No Comments

The Value Proposition; Everyone Needs One

Posted by teenarose in featured, guest article, new post, personal branding on December 31, 2009

Guest article by Randy Block Remember the good old days? People used to return calls and email. When inquiring about a job, applicants used to ask, “What do you want?” One well-written resume fit every opportunity. Demand for people far exceeded supply. Conveniently, hiring companies did all the analysis to see if the applicant was [...]

, ,

No Comments