Sidestepping the classic ‘oops’ moments of a first interview—by tapping into Derek Barry Simpson’s 20 years of executive coaching and his famous ’10 Things NOT to Say in an Interview’, is how we keep job seekers cool, collected, and memorable at Transition Solutions. 1. “It’s on my Resume.” Oh, is it? Cheers for that. Look, […]
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At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. Our focus is to ensure that every client gets dedicated, personalized one-on-one services directed to their specific needs and timing. The end result is happy, re-employed clients who maximize their value in their job markets. Here are a few notes
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Are you ready to shut down for the holidays? Not so fast…. At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. As we are now immersed in the holiday season, many job seekers listen to the old adage “nobody hires in December”. Not so fast! December is actually
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Are you preparing to interview for your next opportunity? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. We coach our clients that the objective of interviews is to move to the next step in the process and ultimately get an offer. Your resume or network got you
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Starting a new job and looking for advice to ensure success? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. First, congratulations on your new job! There can be a lot of uncertainty that comes with a new job. You’ll encounter new people, a new environment and a
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Are you considering taking a break from your job search over the holidays? Do you think companies are waiting until after January 1st to start recruiting for their open positions? Don’t believe no one hires in December. Hiring may slow down, but it certainly doesn’t stop and many decisions are made even if they aren’t
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Have you left money on the table when negotiating your salary in the past? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. When it comes to negotiations, a general rule is, “The person who mentions a dollar figure first loses.” What is the goal of salary negotiations?
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What is your personal brand? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. In your job search efforts, it’s important to define the product, which is YOU. We coach our clients to invest time in defining their personal brand by assessing and analyzing their skills, interests and
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Are you struggling to engage your network effectively in your job search efforts? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. The fact remains that 80-90% of all jobs are found using networking, so it is a very important activity to do and often. Your network connections
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Would you like to increase your personal brand presence on LinkedIn? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. With 190 million LinkedIn members in the United States alone, it can be hard to get noticed on the powerful professional networking tool. If you are looking to
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Did you know that identity thieves target job seekers, knowing they may be more vulnerable to unknowingly divulge personal information? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. During your job search, you find yourself sharing your information about who you are, where you live, where you
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Interviewing in today’s job market can be very unique, but did you realize how many “to do’s” align with traditional methods? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 35 years. Interviewing today often begins and concludes with video meetings and group video chats. Gaining expertise in all the
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Did you know September and October is cyclically a hot job market? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. The fall job market begins the return of many from the busy hustle and bustle of the summer season. In addition to the family vacations, it is
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Is your resume getting noticed? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. The resume remains the cornerstone of your job search efforts as it’s typically needed whenever you officially apply for jobs or with networking discussions. Therefore, ensuring that your resume is the best it can
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Are you looking for a role with a company that will allow for hybrid work schedule? A hybrid work schedule typically blends in-person work with remote work, allowing employees to work at home part of the time. FlexJobs, a search engine that helps job seekers find remote, hybrid and flexible jobs, recently shared a list
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Have you ever considered “gig” work? Brodmin recently shared estimates that the global Gig Economy is expected to grow from $204 billion in 2018 to $455 billion in 2023, that’s a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.4%! In addition, the number of US freelance workers is steadily increasing and estimated to grow from 57
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How do you differentiate yourself in a market that seems saturated with candidates? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. Differentiating yourself from others is essential in the job search. Below are the top ways you can set yourself apart from other candidates. 1 – Define
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Are you prepared for an increase in job search activity that typically happens in September? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. September can be one of the best times to apply for a job. Why? Hiring typically happens in waves. Summer can be slower due
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Starting a new job and looking for advice to ensure success? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. First, congratulations on your new job! There can be a lot of uncertainty that comes with a new job. You’ll encounter new people, a new environment and a
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How much information is right to share on LinkedIn? At Transition Solutions, we have been helping companies and individuals with workforce changes for 30 years. With 810 million members, LinkedIn is a powerful resource in your job search efforts. LinkedIn represents your professional brand and sharing information is important to connect with your network and
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