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80 Year Old Mother – Unexpected Connections For A Job Search

80 Year Old Mother – Unexpected Connections For A Job Search

by Irene Marshall | Apr 18, 2023 | Career Growth, Job Offers, Job Search

You never know how unexpected family connections might be able to help someone find a new job. Here’s a crazy story from my own family: My mother, Eleanor, was in her 80’s. She had a boyfriend named Al who was also in his 80s. They lived in the San Francisco Bay Area....
Will A Planned Vacation Keep You From Getting A Job Offer?

Will A Planned Vacation Keep You From Getting A Job Offer?

by Irene Marshall | Apr 4, 2023 | Career Growth, Cover Letters, Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search

When should you tell a recruiter or hiring manager about your planned vacation?   People involved with hiring new employees do not want surprises. Say something like this:   “I have planned a vacation In Australia for three weeks from (date)...
What Does It Mean When There is a Wide Salary Range on a Job Description?

What Does It Mean When There is a Wide Salary Range on a Job Description?

by Irene Marshall | Sep 27, 2022 | Job Offers, Job Search

Most job descriptions do not include the salary range, which is frustrating. If you are applying for a job, you want to ensure your salary requirements are in the right ballpark. Otherwise, it is a waste of everyone’s time.   When I was a recruiter, I would...
Can You Go With The Flow?

Can You Go With The Flow?

by Irene Marshall | Sep 13, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions, Job Offers

Have you ever been fortunate to river raft somewhere? I have been to the Grand Canyon three times!  One time right before we were going to go through some specific rapids, the guide on my raft said it was safe enough that we could jump in the water and go feet...
Are Your Stock Options Worth More Than Your Salary?

Are Your Stock Options Worth More Than Your Salary?

by Irene Marshall | Aug 2, 2022 | Career Growth, Career Transitions, Job Offers

Did you know a signing bonus will “make you whole” if you leave before the stock options mature.   One time I worked for a startup artificial intelligence company. I received a small amount of stock because I was not very high up on the totem poll at...
Have You Ever Been Unsafe During An Interview?

Have You Ever Been Unsafe During An Interview?

by Irene Marshall | Jul 19, 2022 | Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search

Have you ever felt unsafe during an in-person interview? Have you let yourself be in a dangerous situation because you really needed a new job right away? You might think this wouldn’t happen, but it can if you let your guard is down.   I recently talked with a...
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