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If you’ve ever been interviewed, you’ve probably received the question / statement in the subject line. Many times it’s the first primary question that’s asked, after the introductory chit chat. What’s your reaction to that question? Do some of the questions below immediately spring into your mind and stop you in your tracks?    If yes, then you’re like almost …

I recently saw an article entitled, “The 80-95% Rule: Why not giving your all in a new job could actually make you more successful.” A viral TikTok video argues: “You teach people how to treat you.” At the time I’m writing this article, the video has captured over 340,000 viewers.  The author states, “If you are pulling extra hours, saying yes …

If I asked you to describe the emotions you experience or associate with unemployment, what would your response be? If you’re like most people (myself included), words like frustrating, overwhelming, anxious, fearful, angry, exasperated, confused, stressful, tiring, and debilitating may come to mind. Some optimistic folks may include hopeful, optimistic, and even ‘exciting’ (yep, there are those crazy ones among …

Have you ever done work, on a sustained basis, that you didn’t like or perhaps at which you weren’t that skilled? Or maybe even you didn’t mind it, but you knew it wasn’t what you were built to do?    Perhaps you had to do the work to provide for your family? Or you had to do it as the job was …

Along with many of the people I’ve encountered going through job transition, after Arthur Andersen imploded years ago, I was praying earnestly to find a job where I could:  You see, I had been in a job at Arthur Andersen that hit all the bullets listed. I thought Arthur Andersen would be the last employer I’d ever work for. My career …

In today’s digital age, AI language models like ChatGPT have revolutionized various content creation and communication aspects. This includes rewriting resumes, crafting cover letters, and generating interview questions.  While leveraging ChatGPT can significantly enhance these processes, it is crucial to maintain authenticity to ensure that your personal voice and unique qualities shine through.  To support its Guides effectively, Crossroads conducts a monthly forum. …

Have you ever looked at something, arrived at a conclusion or perspective, and then shifted your position to get a different angle and arrive at a completely different conclusion / perspective? I sure have! Whether it’s a physical object I’m looking at or an idea I’m contemplating, when I can get a different view of it, I inevitably see the …

If you were going to buy a new Chevy Silverado pickup truck, how would you go about researching it to find out if it met the quality and safety standards you were seeking, along with the vast array of features that could be included? You would probably scour the internet for articles and customer reviews for that vehicle, correct? Perhaps …

Would you marry a person after only meeting him / her one or two times?  While there are a few of you romantics out there who might profess “love at first sight” as a response, the vast majority of you would look at me as if I was a 4-headed intergalactic transplant.  “Of course not!” would be your reply.  Yet as …

One of the exercises we encourage people to go through as they consider where they would like to next work is to reflect on 3 jobs. What was their first job? What was their worst job? And finally, what was their best job?  As you can imagine, over the 18 years I’ve been doing this exercise, I’ve heard some incredible …