Landed! Advice on Landing the Job of Your Dreams

When the day before Thanksgiving rolls around, you might be tempted to shut down your job search and enjoy the holidays. Nothing will be going on until the first of the year, you presume. Not so fast! There's nothing wrong with enjoying the holidays, but you do need to stay engaged in your job hunt. Many companies have their next year budgets and projects in place and are recruiting people to star...

Whether we're talking about your resume or LinkedIn profile you only have a few seconds to capture the reader's 9hiring manager, recruiter) attention. Stop wasting these valuable seconds telling them what they already know. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.co...

Do job candidates face ageism in their search. At times, yes. Often times; however, it's the candidates behavior that shines light on their age rather than where it's supposed to be; on their skills and expertise. In this episode we discuss how even subtle things like your word choices, dress and even your email address can put the spotlight on your age. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  ht...

By now you've probably seen or heard one of the many ads from the popular job boards. The next time you hear one, listen closely. To whom are they marketing the "benefits" of their site? It's almost always to the employer; the one who will pay their fee. In this episode  Lee  and  Jane  discuss why spending the majority of time and energy on job sites rarely leads to landing a new job (Here's a hi...

Career Management consultant,  Travis Black , returns to discuss what job seekers need to know about working with recruiters. He discussed: The difference between internal corporate recruiters, contingency recruiters and retained recruiters. How to most effectively work with recruiters. Important questions job seekers should ask when working with recruiters. The role of recruiters; what they do an...

Sr. Career Coach, Carolina Kimball, joins Lee to discuss the power and importance of "self-talk" and our inner dialogue. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g Follow Right Management Via Our Website:  https...

Preparing for an interview and anticipating the questions you likely will be asked is critically important. "Why do you want to work for our company?" is one of those commonly asked questions. Do you know the right way to answer this question?   Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  h...

In this episode we cover how to improve your search results when looking for jobs on LinkedIn. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lee-silverstein/la...

It seems like new technologies and social media platforms are emerging everr day. When you hear about these new developments do you shrug your shoulders or do you spend time learning what all the fuss is about?  In this episode we discuss why it's critical for job seekers to be curious about new technology.   Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-adv...

Like most social media platforms LinkedIn is constantly making enhancements. In this episode Lee discusses three features you may not know about.   Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App:...

Job seekers are often hesitant about negotiating salary and benefits when offered a job. In this episode Lee discusses the eight keys to successful salary negotiations. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g...

For many job seekers networking feels like work. They struggle with mastering this important skill. Inthis episode Lee talks about five ways to take the work out of networking. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31t...

Fear is likely the number one emotion that job seekers encounter. Lee & Janie discuss the most common fears that job seekers encounter and how to overcome them.   Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On th...

Lee discusses why using the word "just" can negatively impact your job search. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lee-silverstein/landed-advice-on-l...

Tim Cirisoli returns to share his tips on managing your career. He talks about: Having a plan for your career Know what you want out of your career. Where do you want it to go? Establish your brand. What do you want to be known for? How to communicate your brand. How other people can help you identify your brand. How to stay relevant in the marketplace and why this is important. Subscribe to the S...

Tim Cirisoli  joins Lee and Janie to discuss what it means to "manage" your career and why managing your career is essential for career success. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App:  h...

There's lots of advice available on writing resumes. Some of it's good, some of it...not so much. In this episode, Lee shares the seven words and phrases you should leave off of your resume. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8a...

In the first episode of 2023 Lee recommends five New Year's resolutions for job seekers.   Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lee-silverstein/landed-ad...

In this last episode for 2022 Lee discusses holiday gifts that job seekers should give to themselves and others. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31txpjUqm8g On the Stitcher App: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lee...

When the day before Thanksgiving rolls around, you might be tempted to shut down your job search and enjoy the holidays. Nothing will be going on until the first of the year, you presume. Not so fast! There's nothing wrong with enjoying the holidays, but you do need to stay engaged in your job hunt. Many companies have their next year budgets and projects in place and are recruiting people to star...

The days of 15, 20 or +25 years with the same company are pretty much a thing of the past, yet many people choose to put their head in the sand, assuming they're job is secure until  they choose to leave. This approach leaves people shocked and even distraught when they receive the news that their position has been eliminated. In this episode Lee shares some true stories and shares tips on what yo...

"I keep interviewing, but can't seem to land the job." This is a common frustration among job seekers. In this episode, Jane and Lee discuss: The importance of knowing and sharing your "why" The three things that every interviewer wants to know about you Why you shouldn't take the "obituary" approach to your interview The important questions everyone should ask in an interview How asking good ques...

There's no subject we're more familiar with than ourselves, yet most job seekers struggle to respond to "Tell me about yourself." Lee discusses how to effectively respond to this commonly asked question. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89o...

It's one of the most commonly asked questions of job seekers; "why did you leave your last job?" In this episode Lee discusses the keys to successfully navigate this question. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-on-landing-the-job-of-your-dreams/id1478513628 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3OReMwjKcX89oMc1iWKtaR?si=8aeAsyuHS5q31tx...

Chris Krimitsos  is the CEO and Founder of  Podfest Multimedia Expo  and author of the book  Start Ugly: A Timeless Tale About Innovation and change .  In this interview Chris shares how mastered the skill of networking and offers advice on how even the most introverted can be come experts at networking. Subscribe to the Show On Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landed-advice-o...