Even in the Worst of Times, Best Prepared Candidates Still Get Jobs By Dumont Gerkin Owen Ph.D. NABBW’s Women & Work Expert How is it that even when the times get really tough in the job market, there are always individuals who find jobs. Are they smarter than you? Too young, too old? Better qualified, […]
Discouraged in Your Job Search? Kick Your Inner Gremlin to the Curb. By Dumont Gerkin Owen Ph.D. NABBW’s Women & Work Expert What is a Gremlin? He or she is the one that whispers negative messages in your ear: “You’re too old, your skills are out of date, why would anyone hire you, you’ll never […]
Networking: The Bigger the Better? By Dumont Gerken Owen, Ph.D. NABBW’s Women and Work Expert It’s not about the size of your network. It’s about the relationships you build. Put yourself in your contact’s shoes. Whom would you most likely help further their job search? A. The person you met at a professional meeting who […]
Is Fear of Rejection a Motivator or Hindrance in Your Job Search? By Dumont Gerken Owen, Ph.D. NABBW’s Women and Work Expert The job search has been described as a series of “no’s” followed by a “yes”. In other words, rejection is an inevitable part of every job search. It’s your response to rejection that […]
Are You as Courageous as a Baby Squirrel? By Dumont Gerken Owen, Ph.D. NABBW’s Women and Work Expert I watched a baby squirrel the other day as he learned to navigate trees. He carefully tested each branch to see if it could hold his weight. A little later, I went back and looked up in […]
