Ford Myers

Accomplishment Stories: Your Most Powerful Tool to Get the Job Offer

In today's work-world, with high unemployment, limited job openings, and a challenging economy, it is critically important to learn how to articulate your value. You've got to "sell yourself" to the employer and differentiate yourself from other candidate... Read >

Interviews: Types and Structure

Once you've done your strategic networking, gotten some names and numbers, made some introductions, leveraged recruiters, and gotten referred to the right people in the right places, it's time to sit down and master the art of the interview. Let's start b... Read >

Passions and Gifts

Over the past several months, I have noticed that an increasing percentage of my clients have been expressing concerns about a lack of passion and meaning in their work. They will often say something like, "I know I'm lucky just to have a job, but I feel ... Read >

One Chance to Make a First Impression

It has often been said that, "You only get one chance to make a first impression." Whether you are networking, interviewing for a job or meeting new colleagues for the first time, here are some guidelines to keep in mind which will make a good first im... Read >

Successful Job Search Strategies For Mature Workers

On July 2, 2010, CNNMoney.com ran an interesting article about older job candidates. Go to http://money.cnn.com/2010/06/28/news/economy/older_workers_unemployment/index.htm to read the article. It stated that "Companies are starting to hire again, but man... Read >

Your “Target Company List” Builds Focus, Momentum and Productivity

When you're in a job search, it's important to be crystal clear about the kinds of companies you'd like to work for. Once you have gained this clarity, you'll want to research and identify the names of the companies that meet your search criteria. Your go... Read >

Interview Questions You Can Ask

The most important questions of your interviews might be the ones you ask. In the interview, don't think you're the only one who is "on the spot." It is perfectly acceptable for you to ask questions of the interviewer and to take notes throughout the meet... Read >

New Year, New Career

NOTE: This article appeared originally in "Your Career Advocate" a few years ago. The response was so strong that we decided to run it again in this issue - with some minor updates! Do you hope to get your career on track in 2010, with more power ... Read >

Creating Your Career Transition Binder

If you're in job search mode, you should create a binder - your very own Career Transition Binder. I've found that there are two types of job seekers: those who create a binder to keep track of all their networking, interviewing, career documents, lists, ... Read >

The “Bridge Job” Strategy

If you're out of work now, what part-time or flexible work can you do to fill the gap until you land the job you want? If you're fully-employed but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additional income, sho... Read >

Funny Job-Search and Work Stories

Winter was long and cold across much of the country, and for many people it was an extremely challenging period with regard to work, careers and job search. The news about the economy and job market continued to be negative and cynical throughout the seas... Read >