The P4P Journal

We’re back this month with a follow-up post on interviewing tips. We mentioned behavioral interviewing, which is a popular approach that recruiters and HR professionals use to evaluate candidates. I have found the STAR technique to be a good way to frame these types of answers and give the interviewer a directly relevant response. Behavioral interviewing questions sound like “Tell … » Continue Reading

So all the networking, LinkedIn updating and connecting finally pans out and you have an interview! OMG! You haven’t interviewed since the ‘90s — what on earth happens now?! We’ve gathered some tips and tricks for you to refresh your skills, and you do need to practice. Set up some time with friends who will listen to you and do … » Continue Reading

We left off in 2021 talking about the power of Linkedin and second connections. As we begin 2022, one of the things we can commit to doing to improve our careers is growing our networks through LinkedIn and offline. Remember, networking for a new job is like training for a marathon: you don’t get off the couch and run 26.2 … » Continue Reading

Welcome back to our Getting Hired Blog! Building on last month’s post about your LinkedIn profile, this month we look at how to leverage your connections on this platform. Hopefully by now, you’ve built a network of 500+ connections. (If not, get moving – connect with anyone you can think of where you have a real relationship – neighbors, members … » Continue Reading

We’ve talked about the job search process, crafting a great resume and creating your market landscape. Now we move onto your LinkedIn profile. This post is a little long, but I wanted to make sure to share as many tips with you as I can. Why Have a Profile on LinkedIn? You HAVE to be on LinkedIn if you are … » Continue Reading

This month, we’re talking about the nuts and bolts of your job search. Are you only scrolling through openings on LinkedIn or watching for the results of job alerts in your inbox? Are you tired of filling in endless online applications? Even though online job searching has become more conventional over the years, you should know that its success rate … » Continue Reading

Welcome back to the second Passion 4 People Getting Hired blog! This month, we’re talking about resumes. Let’s face it, just about everyone dreads writing these – but they’re essential to the job search process. We’ll go through some of the most important elements here. There is way too much to cover in one blog so we’ll focus on my … » Continue Reading

Welcome to our new Blog, Passion 4 People Getting Hired. Some of you may be reading my other blog, called P4P Living Lighter, about reducing our impact on the planet. I’ve been excited to get your notes and encouragement about that. Thanks for reading! You’ve probably seen “The Great Resignation” mentioned in multiple media outlets. I would like to rename … » Continue Reading