Ken Zwerdling Blog Posts
11 Sites to Look For a job That Aren’t LinkedIn
LinkedIn can be an excellent resource for so many things: Getting yourself and your talents out there, connecting with colleagues, networking with people you admire in your field, learning about different industries, and browsing viral posts about work culture are just a few ways to take advantage of the career platform.
10 Ways to Overcome Ageism While Job Hunting During Retirement
t’s never too late to start a new job. It’s estimated that, on average, a typical American worker now has more than ten jobs over the course of their lifetime. But unfortunately, whether you’re inspired to enter a new field or want a new job after you retire, one of the biggest obstacles to re-entering the workforce can be ageism.
Freelance vs. Full-Time: How to Decide Which Is Best for You
When you're deciding between full-time employment and freelancing, there are some key questions you should ask yourself in order to make the best decision for your career goals and lifestyle preferences.
How to Coach Your References to Help You Land a Job, According to an HR Expert
Pick references who will hype you up, but make sure they know what to hype.
Can you stay in a job for too long?
Some workers stay put at a single company for several years – even decades. Is this a signal of loyalty or laziness?
The 8 Best Certifications for Career Advancement
Want to strengthen your resume and increase your career prospects? Here are the top certifications you should consider.
The Surprising Reasons Why You Didn’t Get The Job
How many times have you gone on a job interview, thought you nailed it and never heard back? It feels like this is a regular occurrence—lack of constructive feedback and getting ghosted. Well, you are not alone.
10 Red Flags to Watch Out for in a Job Interview
While no one can perfectly predict how a new job will turn out, staying alert to potential red flags during the interview process can help weed out sub-optimal employment options. Being observant in your interviews as well as attuned to how the process is managed, asking good follow-up questions, and doing your due diligence can help mitigate the chances of making a bad decision. Here are 10 red flags to look out for.
Company Leaders Weighed in on Location-Based Salaries. Here Are the Pros and Cons
The founder of Compt sought opinions from company leaders who have considered, implemented, or outright rejected location-based salaries. Here’s what she learned.
Ace Your Job Interview With a Knockout Elevator Pitch
You walk into the room, shake hands with your interviewer and nervously take a seat. Without a beat, the person who holds the fate of your employment in their hands asks, “Why don’t you start by telling me a little about yourself?”
Gulp.
People Are Sharing Their Job Interviews That Didn’t Go Well, And Here Are The 10 Worst
It’s completely normal to be at least a little bit nervous before going to a job interview. After all, we all want to leave a good impression on others. Especially those that get a vote on what our potential careers might look like.
The Lifes Journey of a Global Job Search Coach
Hi Everyone}, - Ken Zwerdling Here – Founder and CEO of Global Expansion. I’m really excited about our ability to help people find jobs around the world and to truly transform lives. It has been an incredible journey for me. Personally, professionally, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
25 Ways to Jump Start Your Job Search
In these crazy economic times, many of us are wondering how long is this going to last? Will I be able to find a job soon? Is my current job in jeopardy? Do I have a comprehensive job search strategy in place that is better than everyone elses?
There are 4 kinds of job seekers right now. The ones that are currently out of work, ones that are currently employed but are looking for new positions, the ones that may lose their jobs in the coming months and those that are looking for remote work.
How to Develop a Comprehensive Job Search Strategy
Developing a Comprehensive Job Search Strategy is The Best Solution During These Difficult Times. In this economy, the fundamentals of your job search CANNOT BE JUST OK. They have to be awesome. You need to generate momentum and most of all, design a comprehensive job search strategy that can quickly get you up and running.
State of The Global Job Market
Hi everyone - Ken Zwerdling Here. State of The Global Job Market
I am the founder and CEO of Global Expansion, Inc. We are a global Career Job Search Coaching and Outplacement company helping job seekers around the world find their next job I wanted to share with everyone my thoughts on the job market, job search, layoffs, job search strategies and the effect of the Coronavirus on jobs in the near term along with potential courses of action to take in both the near and long terms. .
Everyone Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in The Face
So…. I know I am dating myself a little but back in the 80’s former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Mike Tyson said “Everyone Has a Plan Until You Get Punched in the Face”. We have all been punched in the face, and the gut and any plans we use to have all gotten thrown out the window. We are being assaulted on all fronts.
Top 10 Major Reasons Why Your Job Search is Not Successful
Do You Know The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Job Search is Not Successful? It’s because a successful job search requires a comprehensive approach – all pieces effectively working together. This Whitepaper provides detailed information on how to make your search a successful one.
A Career Coach and His Journey Through Time - The Winding Path
It all started long ago in 1984 after I graduated from the State University of New York. I came back to live at our family’s home in Oceanside, Long Island (NY). At the time, there were no personal computers and there was no internet. During my years in college, we had typing rooms where we would go with our reams of typing paper and correction fluid.
A Much Smarter Way to Land a Great Job
Greenville, SC - We can all agree that finding a new job is no easy task. If you're a recent graduate or a seasoned executive looking for a fresh new start or a transition to another industry, the world of job searching is never smooth sailing (It's usually constant, stormy waters with a couple of days of sunshine)
You Need a Career - Job Search Coach NOT a Recruiter
After personally reviewing hundreds of thousands of resumes, what I can tell you is that the art, process, function of resumes and technology relating to a successful career change/job search has dramatically changed.
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