The Career Coach Blog

Job Search: Don’t Get Hung Up On The Phone Screen

Linda Lupatkin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:34:47 +0000

Countless times, I’ve heard clients say to me “It’s just a phone interview.” Just a phone interview! Like it’s no big deal. Well it is a big deal, because if you don’t make it through what’s also known as the phone screen, you don’t get the face to face interview, which means [...]

Leaving Money on the Table? 5 Negotiating Tips to Ensure You Don’t

Linda Lupatkin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:34:40 +0000

You’ve gone the distance, made it through multiple rounds of interviews, met with peer level executives, perhaps people who will be reporting to you and, depending on your level in the organization, sat down with some board members. This is the time where the rubber meets the road . . . the [...]

Does BMI Trump IQ and ROI in an Executive Job Search? It Can.

Linda Lupatkin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:34:44 +0000

I recently read a Wall Street Journal Blog, Want to Be CEO? What’s Your BMI? The blog cites new research suggesting “that a few extra pounds or a slightly larger waistline affects an executive’s perceived leadership ability as well as stamina on the [...]

Resumes the Way of the Dinosaur? Not in this Century!

Linda Lupatkin — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:34:21 +0000

I recently read a blog post that suggested resumes may soon be a relic of the past. In the Forbes post, 2013: The Year of Social HR, the author points to trends indicating your Internet presence will be more important than your resume. The [...]

New Year, New Job: 3 Steps to Achieve Your Resolution

Linda Lupatkin — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:34:10 +0000

Among the most common New Year’s resolutions, besides losing weight, getting into shape and spending less money is finding a new job. This is true for both employed as well as those currently unemployed. In fact, according to a survey of 2,250 U.S. adults conducted by Glassdoor, one in three employees plan [...]

Should You Include “Other Interests” On Your Resume?

Linda Lupatkin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:34:30 +0000

Are your other interests interesting? Obviously they are to you, but how will the recipient of your résumé perceive them?

In a recent blog post, Employers Hire Potential Drinking Buddies Ahead Of Top Candidates, the author cites the results of an academic study by Lauren [...]

A Gift That Keeps On Giving Throughout Your Career

Linda Lupatkin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:34:50 +0000

As you’re madly rushing around this holiday season, remember, this is a good time to take a moment and give a gift to yourself. The gift of introspection and reflection. Things generally tend to slow down as we approach year-end, making it a perfect time to stop and assess where you are [...]

If You Don’t Schmooze, You Lose: Networking This Holiday Season

Linda Lupatkin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:34:55 +0000

Job searchers frequently make a major mistake during the holiday season, they stop looking for their next position. That’s a big blunder for two reason: first, companies DO continue to hire this time of year and second, it’s a great time to be networking and building relationships.

Networking is one of the [...]

Executive Job Seekers Dive Off the Fiscal Cliff

Linda Lupatkin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:34:25 +0000

We’re rapidly approaching it, December 31, 2012. Midnight of the new year brings with it the proverbial fiscal cliff with its tax increases and spending cuts that some economists believe will stifle growth and drive the country back into a recession.

As the sluggish economy heads towards the fiscal cliff, [...]

How Important is Having a Degree in a Job Search?

Linda Lupatkin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:34:15 +0000

I read a recent blog post that got me thinking about my own clients. In the post, Eight Reasons Startup Incubators are Better than Business School, the author makes some very compelling arguments, including making $100,000 rather than spending $100,000 to [...]