When employers see your value, job market disconnects disappear
When it comes to my The Art of Finding Work columns, none of what I write is theoretical for me. It took me about 20 years into my career...
Job Seekers: The Italians call it ‘sprezzatura’
Nothing kills attraction faster than the smell of effort. When you appear to be trying to impress, you’ve already lost; people can smell your desperation, which most job seekers...
Most resumes do not fail screening. They fail trust
The crux of all hiring decisions comes down to one word: trust. AI, combined with a growing number of malicious actors in the job market, has eroded trust between...
Job Seekers: You cannot attract what you resist
My favourite quote illustrating the futility of resisting reality is by American author Byron Katie: “When you argue with reality, you lose, but only 100% of the time.” A...
How you prepare now will define your 2026 job search
Once again, we’ve stepped into a New Year, provoking reflection and contemplation, which is a good thing. People rarely take the time to assess where they are in their...
Job Seekers: Visibility is not vanity; it is a strategy
The question “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” was posed by the Anglo-Irish philosopher George...
Those who will get hired in 2026 will…
It’s widely predicted that 2026 will be a more challenging year for job seekers than 2025. Although there will be fewer job openings, employers will still be hiring, albeit...
My 2026 job market forecast
Take a deep breath. Exhale. Repeat a few times. A relaxed mind is the best tool against your challenges. While I don’t have a crystal ball to predict what...
Job Seekers: 6 easy ways to get rejected
The majority of job applicants are easy to reject. Before I delve into the six easy ways job seekers make themselves easy to reject, let’s look at the math...
Employers weigh the risks of hiring a candidate, along with their qualifications
Strategically appearing as a low-risk candidate is one of the most effective ways to stand out from your competition. Many job seekers love to spend their time and energy...