When and How to Follow Up Online Applications

  Q.  I’ve applied for several jobs listed in company and agency websites, LinkedIn and other online sites.  I get automated responses from some and hear nothing from others.  When and how should I follow up and what should I say?   -KL A.  Many online job listings are generic and don’t refer to specific jobs.  In many…… Continue reading When and How to Follow Up Online Applications

Use Guerrilla Job Search Tactics Carefully

  Over many years of receiving unsolicited resumes, some submitted via good and bad guerrilla tactics, I must admit that Matthew Epstein of Atlanta may have pulled off one of the most clever resume submissions of all time.  Matthew set up a targeted website — googlepleasehire.me —  specifically to gain the attention of potential hiring managers at…… Continue reading Use Guerrilla Job Search Tactics Carefully

Comments Wanted, But Not if You’re Selling Drugs, Porn and Gold Watches

Culpwrit is getting over 200 bogus “comments” a day from tacky individuals and organizations attempting to improve their SEO standings through the numerous links buried in each message.  Fortunately, I must approve each comment so the site isn’t becoming cluttered with offers for everything from Ambien to Viagra.  Most of the comment attempts are easy…… Continue reading Comments Wanted, But Not if You’re Selling Drugs, Porn and Gold Watches

Staying Professional in Virtual Meetings

  One day last week I participated in four virtual meetings–one was more than two hours long.  In the spirit of full disclosure, I admit to multi-tasking during a couple of the calls.  At one point, it was quite apparent to others on the call that someone was hammering away on a computer keyboard.  I…… Continue reading Staying Professional in Virtual Meetings

Expect Jealousy If You Friend The Boss

Q.  I followed my boss to a new agency since he and I became good friends at our former agency.  It was a small agency where everyone was close, but we’re now at a much larger firm and I’m getting the cold shoulder from several of my co-workers.  The rumor mill  claims a relationship beyond…… Continue reading Expect Jealousy If You Friend The Boss

Evaluating a Job Offer

  Q.  After a long, stressful search, I received a job offer yesterday and need to accept by Friday.  It’s not exactly the job I wanted since it’s with a small, fairly new company that no one has ever heard of.  What do I need to know or ask before accepting the offer?  -BR A.  Congratulations, maybe.  Despite…… Continue reading Evaluating a Job Offer