Having worked with thousands of executives who suddenly found themselves unemployed, I have distilled several lessons-learned from their exp

He’d hammer us with rhetorical questions like, “You sir, how would you like to be able to buy any car you wanted” and “Ma’am, how would you

If you are seeking a new job, even your email address can help or hurt your chances of getting a job. Your email address can tell a lot...

Don’t give up. Companies are still hiring through the holidays. Every year in November, job seekers I’m working with inevitably call me...

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We often write about resumes - because every professional needs to have one. Some are great, and some are, well, "all hat and no cattl

Most employers are trying to get a feel for how you think and what motivates you. Knowing your what you bring to the table can get you on t

Doing the right research on a company can help you get the job you want (and avoid a company you don't).

Nine times out of ten, the job goes to the candidate who is most prepared for the interview, not necessarily the most qualified.

This week, I had three meetings with job seekers. All three were mid-career professionals with deep experience in their industries. One...

There are many variables beyond compensation that you should consider when looking for your next job.

There are really only two interview questions that get you the job.

In Olympic track races, the difference between first place and finishing off the medal podium can often be measured in fractions of a...

We have a recurring conversation at The Rivet Group. Usually on a Monday, an executive we know or is referred to us reaches out to let us...

As professional recruiters, we see a lot of resumes – and are often asked for guidance or help in crafting one that will draw attention. ...

To get a job interview, your resume needs to pass the six second rule...here's how.

To end up in the "yes" pile of resumes, yours needs to cover two things: the what and the wow.

If you are like the millions of Americans whose New Years Resolution is to find a new job in 2018, ideally it comes with a pay raise.

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...an astonishing 90% of job seekers do not write thank you notes after an interview...