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
Category: Off-the-Wall
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
PR Isn’t the Most Stressful Job
stressful jobs, PR stress,
Protect Your Online Reputation
online reputation,
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
Microsoft Exchange: Your Mailbox Is Full
email overload, Microsoft Exchange: Your Mail Box is Almost Full
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
Share Your 2-Cents Worth
One of my favorite idiomatic expressions before offering a point of view is “here’s my two cents worth.” For me, it’s a self-effacing way to offer up ideas and suggestions without sounding overly authoritative. I was told by a regular reader last week that she often wants to add a comment, but is reluctant to do so…… Continue reading Share Your 2-Cents Worth
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