Brian YoungOwner | RockIt Career Consultation Services We met a client recently who had a recent interview for a client services position. He said the interview was going well until he got thrown for a loop on one particular question. Interested, we
Doing Follow-Up Right
The last time I went shopping for a vehicle, one thing stood out for me about the experience. We weren't in dire need of a new drive. We were just looking around to see what options were out there. As we were going to different dealerships, getting
Save the Sad Story for Your Bartender
Everyone gets a little down in the mouth now and then when they are between jobs. Some of us even have had a bitter taste in our mouths with our last employer. Others are struggling with issues with family or friends. It's easy to be negative, but as
How to Answer the Salary Question Without Losing Your Leverage
"How do I answer the question about salary during an interview?" This is a question that we always get asked during our workshops on interviewing. Intuitively, we all know that we should never give the person asking the salary question a number.
Conceited or Convinced?
Since we started our business, I think it's safe to say that there is one common theme among just about every client we've met. They have a hard time talking about themselves. Once they do, it's even harder for them to tell us about all the wonderful
They Came for the Controversy. They Stayed for the Content.
I'm a huge fan of the Dave Rubin Report podcast. A few weeks ago he had a guest named Jordan Peterson, whom I also have become well-familiar with over the last year. Mr. Peterson has become a lightening rod in the cultural wars happening at the
Avoid the Mistake of Being a “Bad Fit”
Sometimes, when we are either just starting off in our professional life or when we've been between jobs for way longer than we anticipated, we get to the point where we feel like we will take just about any job that's offered to us. We've all been
What’s Your Story, Morning Glory?
Who else has fond memories of curling up in bed at night with Mom or Dad sitting next to you with a book in their hand? Story time! What would the story be tonight? Something about a superhero saving the day? A mystery? A tragedy? A comedy? It
In Transition and Over 50
I just turned 40 last week. I don't feel I'm any older, but I've noticed some white hairs creeping in here and there, my wrinkles are getting a little deeper on my face, I started making some grunts when I get up from the chair, and I started falling