A bold move can clear the way to a more confident job search.
Joe didn’t leave his last job under the best of circumstances. Ok, he was fired. His company was going through hard times and was on the verge of major layoffs. Plus, Joe had recently floated the (unpopular, it turned out) idea of his moving to Michigan and working remotely. When some critical words he spoke about his boss, Katherine, got back to her, that was all she needed. Bye bye, Joe.
Joe works in a specialized sector of IT in the Midwest. It’s a pretty small world. He was concerned that, although he had great skills and a stellar track record, anyone considering him for a job would ultimately find their way to Katherine for her take on Joe. [Read more…]
