Rico Aliers spoke about eTools for a Modern Job Search last Monday evening, which included using social media and what to put on your online application to get through the Applicant Tracking System. Rico insisted that all job seekers must have some social media presence to be relevant to an employer. He feels that each...Read More

Mark Gonska, Chief Connections Officer for Dise & Company, spoke to our group about the key ways to overcome barriers in your search.   He covered in his talk: Getting and Keeping Motivation when it comes to Networking Identifying Three Critical Success Factors Having a Clear Understanding of Your Target Companies Knowing Who You Need...Read More

You will be filling out what seems to be an endless amount of applications throughout your job search. They all seem to ask for the same information, such as employment history, education, experience, and some references. It may be challenging to decide who you want to speak on your behalf to your potential employer. There...Read More

By Bob Madison Congratulations on landing a new position and concluding your job search!  Of course, you’re happy you should be. However, before you say, “thank goodness that’s over,” several things are remaining as you are concluding your job search. These will help you start your new job on the right foot and better position...Read More

De-de Mulligan has been a Hudson Job Search Advisor since 2013. She is an accomplished professional who owns a marketing agency in Stow, Ohio, and has been active in the digital space since 2009. She is passionate about helping jobseekers find their next career path and is considered by many to be an expert in...Read More

Hugh Littleton of HJL Leadership Solutions was our speaker last Monday evening. How does Emotional Intelligence apply to your job search? Management needs people who can support their co-workers in an empathetic way.  Without a substantial degree of it, your job search is doomed. Hugh stated that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a yardstick for leaders...Read More

“The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and...Read More

On Monday, March 1, Abby Kohut, President of Staffing Symphony, shared her valuable insights with our group about what works and what does not when searching for a job. She is a full-time corporate recruiter who has spent the last several years helping job seekers with their search strategy. ” The following ideas suggesting creativity...Read More

Hugo Sandberg was our speaker on February 15. As a former Hudson Job Search client, he has firsthand knowledge of the power of networking when it comes to finding a job. Throughout his career, Hugo worked for many enterprise and mid-sized organizations. Today, he runs a consulting agency, HFS Solutions. During his 27-year career, Hugo shared...Read More

Since Zoom interviews are the norm nowadays, it is best to prepare well in advance and when you are on the call. Here are tips you can use during and to prepare beforehand. During   Use the mute button While your interviewer is speaking for long periods, use your mute button.   Look into the...Read More

When it comes to finding your next position, there’s no doubt about it, your LinkedIn profile and resume need to be ship-shape. Here are thirteen easy and not-so-easy ways to do so. Join the Hudson Job Search Group Weekly, provide Interesting Job Seeking Tips in This Group Share content on your LinkedIn profile or in...Read More

By Robert Barone, Ph.D.   The pandemic’s second wave has appeared in Europe and now in the U.S.  The Fed is more concerned about the economy and has taken the unprecedented step of telling Congress it will monetize whatever spending Congress desires.  (Not your Father’s Fed!)   The latest weekly unemployment data confirm the Fed’s...Read More

This post is a recap of the March 2, 2020 Hudson Job Search presentation. How to become a Super Interviewer You’ve refreshed your resume, wrote a carefully crafted cover letter, flew through the phone screen, and thought you nailed the face to face interview. And, you didn’t land the job. Again. “What in the world...Read More

This post is a recap of the February 3, 2020, Hudson Job Search presentation. A job search marketing plan is an excellent tool to help you optimize your time and ensure an effective and efficient job search. Using some of the best techniques and methods from the world of marketing, you can create such a...Read More

This post is a recap of the January 20, 2020, Hudson Job Search presentation. In the classic fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel,” the children carefully left a trail of breadcrumbs to help them find their way out of the dark forest. Whether you realize it or not, much like those breadcrumbs, your social media presence...Read More