By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter If you are relying upon fast-food communications for your job search, you may be doing yourself a disservice. Hiring decision makers are not solely depending upon social media tweets and blogs for recruitment reconnaissance; in fact, some are espousing their hunger for meatier career stories. To learn more, read my post over […]
Palm Trees or Mesquite Trees – Change Is Inevitable
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Dictionary.com defines “change” as follows: “to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one’s name; to change one’s opinion; to change the course of history.” There is something both romantic and disconcerting about the idea of change. Ultimately, changing the “future course” of something is empowering. Personally, I have encountered, battled, spearheaded, embraced, endured and celebrated change in the course of my life. […]
The Aristotle Approach to Your Job Search
By Robert Poindexter From the teachings of Greek Philosopher Aristotle came the three methods of persuasion we all rely upon. Around 300 B.C., while teaching at the Lyceum, he introduced them to us. They are as follows: Ethos (Credibility). Sometimes we believe something just because we trust the person telling us. In the world of job […]
Job Search Angst: Like Clouds Mounting Before a Storm
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Job search is scary, and for some, anxiety builds and builds, like clouds gathering before a storm. Since creating your resume is the first pragmatic step in launching your job hunt, the mounting pressure of uncertainty often results in a fury of resume writing activity punctuated by thunderous cracks of career revelation […]
Smooth Transitions for Your Career
By Rob Poindexter Tonight I will make the last of my seasonal trips to stay the night on “Sea’s the Day.” The day I dread the most every season has arrived, so tomorrow I will begin the task of putting our “weekend retreat,” our “place at the lake,” our “summer passion,” our sailboat, to bed […]
A Close Shave With Your Resume
By Rob Poindexter I stood, unable to decipher the pricing structure, staring at a wall of disposable razor blades: $15.47 for a package of three, that guaranteed the smoothest shave ever; $18.96 for a package of two that promised no woman would be able to resist the smoothness of my face. Another package containing razor […]
Blogging for Glassdoor.com
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter I’m delighted to announce my first guest post for the Glassdoor.com blog! In my inaugural post, the topic of job-search worry reigns, with four tips on how to tame the incorrigible beast and boost momentum. We often hear job loss compared to divorce or death, and my first recommended step is to […]
Don’t “Jerk” With Your Career
By Rob Poindexter Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters are sitting on the beach getting to know each other in a scene from from the movie, “The Jerk.” The conversation goes something like this: Steve: “So what do you do for a living?” Bernadette: “I’m a cosmetologist.” Steve: (in a very excited voice) “WOW! A cosmetologist? How […]
Expensive Clubs Don’t Make You Tiger Woods
Shortly after starting one of my first white collar jobs in Florida, I realized I needed to learn how to play golf. It was the most talked about subject around the office and not being able to golf could keep you from some pretty important “elbow rubbing” opportunities. It was never my intention to rise to the ranks of […]
Are You Equipped for the Career Sales Interview?
As an Alliance partner with Meghan M. Biro over at TalentCulture, I am delighted to have my writing featured on her new, cutting-edge blog. I am honored that Meghan has included me within her multi-generational and diverse community of HR, recruiting, marketing and leadership industry folks who promote engagement, creativity, innovation and collaboration between business […]
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