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