Randy Block brings expertise in executive search as a certified career coach. He has guided all levels of professionals in the areas of career transition: changing careers, choosing a career direction, evaluating/negotiating offers, executive career marketing, finding jobs, getting organized, as well as finding opportunities for self-employment, freelancing and consulting.

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 10 Ways To Blow An Interview
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
Note: This is a humorous look at what not to do in an interview. Interviews. It’s pressing the flesh and running for office. It’s a first date. It’s talking to a complete stranger. Sweat comes out of glands you didn’t know you had. Relax. It’s probably easier to just blow it o...
 
 Job Seekers: Help Yourself and HR in Your Job Search!
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
Are you sending out resumes answering advertisements on company websites? Did someone tell you that you could upset and turn-off Human Resources if you bypass them? You have been “good” by following the “rules”. You said to yourself, “I’m perfect for the job.” You wait. It’s now weeks...
 
 Networking For Everyone
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
I hated networking. And I was a high tech recruiter. To me it meant glad handing, selling, asking for a job (or a favor), bothering people, talking to total strangers, manipulating people, keeping score and it took a lot of nerve. For others I knew, it was looking needy or being asham...
 
 The New Normal
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
“The job search game has changed--has your strategy?” Welcome to the Global Economy In the last three years, productivity in the United States has increased dramatically (at a rate of around 6.8% per quarter), but where are the jobs? The recession was supposed to be over in the Fall of...
 
 The Odyssey of the Salary Offer
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
You’ve made it through several rounds of interviews. You have been notified that the company has made their choice. Congratulations! You have been chosen. Now it’s time to negotiate an offer that will make you feel good about working for the new company. You will be in good shap...
 
 The Seven Tips to Starting a New Job Successfully
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
Congratulations! You have accepted a new position. All of that work of looking for a job has paid off, handsomely. Take a breather. Now, it’s time to switch gears. Your next objective is to integrate yourself into the new organization. Day one--maintain old contacts Say t...
 
 The Value Proposition: Everyone Needs One
by Randy Block - Mar, 2007
Remember the good old days? People used to return calls and email. When inquiring about a job, applicants used to ask, “What do you want?” One well-written resume fit every opportunity. Demand for people far exceeded supply. Conveniently, hiring companies did all the analysis to see i...
 
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