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The Wayfinder Chronicles
Shared stories – musings – reviews – lessons – and inspirations from along our trek.
The Stop Sign: Am I a Stalker?
Dear StopSignHow often can I follow-up with a lead without being a stalker?Dear StopSign, How often can I follow-up with a lead without being a stalker? What an interesting question! The topic is often neglected and needs more attention. And it leads to even more...
Resumés Don’t Work. This Does.
Ask A RecruiterHi. I’m Peter Gray, executive recruiter. Let’s talk about resumés. People ask me for help writing their resumé all the time. And yes, I can help you with your resumé. But here’s the thing. No matter how amazing your resume is, it’s not going to get you...
Does unpaid experience count?
Dear StopSign Dear StopSign,I have experience, but it’s unpaid. Does it count? Ms. StopSign used to volunteer at an agency that helps inner-city people find a better job. One day she asked her supervisor, “Can I put this experience on my resume?” The agency person...
The Top Job Interview Mistake, and How Not to Make It.
Ask A RecruiterThey want to talk with you to figure out if you can help them solve it.Hi. I’m Peter Gray, executive recruiter. Let’s talk about job interviews. When you interview and don’t get the job, it feels terrible. I get that. And to make it worse, they never...
How often should I update my LI photo?
Break free from fast thinkingDear StopSign, My LI Photo is a few years old. How often should I update it? Mr. StopSign last updated his LI headshot in 2019 (two years ago). The one I was using showed me wearing a suit coat and tie. Nice smile; very professional. It...
Challenge Your Thinking for New Paths of Action
Break free from fast thinkingEver since I learned that our brains possess flexible neurons which allow us to learn, change and grow, I feel there’s hope for me (and everyone else) to discover new things, think new thoughts, and come to new conclusions. So hardwired...
Tools for Identifying Keywords
Free Keyword Apps As I am sure you know, when you apply online, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) scans your resume for keywords. It is a pain we must endure. However, there are ways to make finding keywords easier. Here are two free websites Tagcrowd.com and...
How to Use Your Strengths to Attract Your Dream Job
Finding Your Best WorkHow to Use Your Strengths to Attract Your Dream Job "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for." - Oprah Winfrey There are countless motivational quotes, articles, books, and TED talks that encourage you to think hard about three...
Jobs are changing, even if you’re not changing jobs.
Building Your Career CapitalJobs are changing, even if you're not changing jobsAccording to a recent LinkedIn Skillset Report (p3) "Jobs are changing, even if you're not changing jobs. And they are doing so at an increasing rate, accelerated by the pandemic. Upkeeping...
Communicating Your Value-added: Building Your Career Capital.
Communicating Your Value-added: Building Your Career CapitalBuilding Your Career CapitalThis article is part three of a series. In part 1 of our series, we asked: How can you leverage your unique combination of skills, to stand out from the crowd, to be seen, and to...
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