Odds are you probably already know the routine. You search all the online postings for your dream job. You complete the online application and upload your resume, as well as any other required documents. Since you are highly qualified with excellent educational credentials, a solid work history, and impressive references, you feel confident about your chances of being invited to interview for this position. And then… nothing. Weeks pass and still nothing. What happened? You may have just applied for a “ghost job.”

Why would an employer do that?

Seems like a waste, right? After all, it takes time and likely costs them money to list these fictitious openings on the various popular job search sites. Although you and I may feel that posting non-existent positions that encourage job seekers to apply is cruel and even unethical, it appears (at least for now) not to be illegal. A company may feel posting these jobs is justified for the following reasons: Continue reading →

This year, give a gift that could literally change a person’s life! Here’s two suggestions:

The 6 Readiness Factors for Planning, Changing, or Advancing Your Career

Know someone who is struggling with how to plan, change, or advance their career? This book is for them! Written in a personal and common sense style by someone who has been on both sides of the interview table, this guide will be their tactical career planning workbook!

 

Public Speaking and Presenting with More Confidence and Less Stress: A Guide to Improving Your Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

This short, easy-to-read guide has a big message. It doesn’t take 200 pages to help someone be a better and more confident presenter or speaker. The tips, techniques, and suggestions offered will help ensure a person is fully prepared, thereby maximizing their confidence, reducing stress, and minimizing the chances of a less-than-optimal outcome. This book also includes a chapter on creating professional and effective presentation slides.