Waiting for the 1st to make your move?

I hear this from 9 out of 10 people we talk with these days. When considering a career move, if they take an interview or test the market-- they are smart cookies. They know the competition is waiting, and they'll likely find an ideal opportunity by being proactive. Some people we talk with want to wait for their bonus. Yes, they worked all year for it, and they should. But not pursuing something that has interested them is idiotic. Bonus time is a way for companies to reward you for your hard work......and try to keep you happy.

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Trust in a Recruiter?

Yesterday I came across at least a half dozen people that no longer have trust in recruiters...none of them. They either came out and told me this after a breif conversation or plainly said, "I'm not interested"...which is a blow-off. Anyone's interested in an opportunity, most people will listen. So back to my point. Why is it that Recruiters are a notch above, or even-Steven with used-car salesman? What's your experience with a recruiter? I'm very interested.





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Myspace for your Career??

O.k., You've put yourself out there, on the street--you're awesome, so everyone wants you. From a recruiters perspective, don't get cocky--it happens to everyone that's worth a crap. You already know the obvious, compare the salary, benefits, job function, upward mobility, etc. I'm not spending time writing on the obvious, though.

* If there is an uninterested 3rd party, that thinks the way you do, contact them---even if it's been years. Talking to the sig/other is great, but they have their own interests in giving feedback...Other recruiting partners are great at this.


* Think really hard about the interview. Is everything cool, but you didn't really connect with the person who'll be working with you the most?--RED FLAG. Here's why. People who can't engage in the other party during the interview will always view their employees as employees, not people....watch out for that one, big time.

* Read body language, did they ask about you, or throw up about hte company and how awesome it is---their product might be exciting, but it's living hell working there.

* Upward Mobility: Is there any, or do you even care? Some people are at the top of their game. Being put in a position your boss thinks you qualify for could be career suicide. If you're a star salesperson, for instance, why would you want to be a sales manager? You're not compensated on YOUR production, which is the driving factor of salespeople.--Think about that one

* Stability: This is a big one! Stability is only a perception. We can't qualify a company as stable any longer.

* The only thing that's stable is your committment to your position. If you strive to blow past your peers in your role and are someone they look to for guidance--you're stable, the company longevity is irrellevant--need I remind you about Enron?

* Go with your gut....Guys, don't talk yourself out of this---Girls, we go with instincts because they are 99% accurate. Your instincts are powerful and they are usually your first impressions, first thoughts--if you go with your first thoughts, second guessing yourself will likely not happen

Too Many Offers?

O.k., You've put yourself out there, on the street--you're awesome, so everyone wants you. From a recruiters perspective, don't get cocky--it happens to everyone that's worth a crap. You already know the obvious, compare the salary, benefits, job function, upward mobility, etc. I'm not spending time writing on the obvious, though.

* If there is an uninterested 3rd party, that thinks the way you do, contact them---even if it's been years. Talking to the sig/other is great, but they have their own interests in giving feedback...Other recruiting partners are great at this.


* Think really hard about the interview. Is everything cool, but you didn't really connect with the person who'll be working with you the most?--RED FLAG. Here's why. People who can't engage in the other party during the interview will always view their employees as employees, not people....watch out for that one, big time.

* Read body language, did they ask about you, or throw up about hte company and how awesome it is---their product might be exciting, but it's living hell working there.

* Upward Mobility: Is there any, or do you even care? Some people are at the top of their game. Being put in a position your boss thinks you qualify for could be career suicide. If you're a star salesperson, for instance, why would you want to be a sales manager? You're not compensated on YOUR production, which is the driving factor of salespeople.--Think about that one

* Stability: This is a big one! Stability is only a perception. We can't qualify a company as stable any longer.

* The only thing that's stable is your committment to your position. If you strive to blow past your peers in your role and are someone they look to for guidance--you're stable, the company longevity is irrellevant--need I remind you about Enron?

* Go with your gut....Guys, don't talk yourself out of this---Girls, we go with instincts because they are 99% accurate. Your instincts are powerful and they are usually your first impressions, first thoughts--if you go with your first thoughts, second guessing yourself will likely not happen

Bonus time cometh

So, your boss is really getting on your nerves, but that bonus is RIGHT around the corner. How much is it? Anything less than 10K, is worth a move, or at least a looksie. Most companies anticipate that you're going to get paid incentive for working all year long...they'll likely make it up in the salary or a sign on bonus. So, is NOT looking into a better opportunity because your bonus is a couple months out, the right choice?
I work with people daily that know they're worth a good bonus...they'll get one, or probably both, sign on and a large salary increase.
Have fun at work tomorrow! If you have any questions, don't be shy...