Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider

The Art and Science of a Successful Job Search

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT

Interview Questions? What about the Answers?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:18:00 GMT

How Are Your Interviewing Skills?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT

Why Can?t You Reach Your Career Goals?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:01:00 GMT

Yes, you can reach your career goals…temporarily. The reality is, you can’t really reach all of your career goals – ever!
If you’re the type of person that is always striving to be the best and looking f

Anything, other than a YES...is a NO!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:34:00 GMT

HR Departments Are Clueless!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:27:00 GMT

No Game Plan for Your Career? No Job!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:57:00 GMT

When Negotiating Salary - Take the Cash!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:42:00 GMT

Will Employers Eventually Ban LinkedIn?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:45:00 GMT

I can see a time in the near future where employers will ban the use of LinkedIn for their employees. I didn’t say it was the right thing to do, and I certainly do not advocate it, it’s just an observation as a professional recrui

Today's Career Video - What's New in Hiring? Nothing!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:34:00 GMT

What Do You Want in Your Career?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:29:00 GMT
Do you want to be rich and famous? Do you want job security? What do you want? What is it that will give you the job satisfaction you want? Do you know?
What is the percentage of people that really know what they want in their

Contact Companies BEFORE You Send Your Resume!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:02:00 GMT

Laziness In The Workplace

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:57:00 GMT
Is there an epidemic of laziness in the workplace? I don’t mean procrastination, I mean out right laziness!
In my twenty-years of recruiting for some of the best companies in the world, I have seen a growing problem, mayb

Companies Don't Hire People...People Do!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:25:00 GMT

Are There Good Jobs From home?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:22:00 GMT
There are good traditional and non-traditional jobs from home, it really depends on your situation and what you want to accomplish. Either way, you will still have to work to be successful!
So the first thing you need to ask yo

Are You Still Unsatisfied In Your Career?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:49:00 GMT
Is there something missing in your career? If you’re not satisfied in your current career what is it? What would you change, if you could?
One of the questions I always ask candidates, when they complain about their job o

Is Your Attitude Positive or Negative?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:43:00 GMT

Careers with Longevity?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:47:00 GMT
What does the future hold for certain careers? Which careers will give you the longevity you need? What are the careers with longevity?
The obvious careers with longevity are technology, medical, energy, engineering and constru

Act Normal When You?re Interviewing

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:15:00 GMT
Do you want to get the job? Then act normal - be yourself - don’t lose your personality and become a robot in your interviews.
If you’re trying to be something you’re not in an interview it will come through l

Your Freedom Isn't Negotiable!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:51:00 GMT

Resume (CV) and References

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:44:00 GMT
There are a ton of ideas and opinions about references when it comes to your resume (CV). Should you put them on your resume or not? Some online job applications ask for references and some don’t, so what gives?
My opinio

Do Companies Ever Change?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:27:00 GMT
If you’re looking to leave your company, but they’re trying to convince you to stay because they will change their ways – they won’t – especially if they have been in business for twenty years or longer.

Consider the Trade-Offs with any new career

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:04:00 GMT

Did You Know Hiring Managers Need YOU? (More!)

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:01:00 GMT
You might find this hard to believe, but hiring managers need you more than you need them – it’s true!
HR Managers, hiring managers, corporate recruiters and even outside search firms and employment agencies need yo

Are You Miserable in Your Career? You?re Not Stuck!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:09:00 GMT
Do you feel like you’re stuck in your miserable career? How is that possible if you’re in control of your life and career?
If you’re in control of your life and career – which you are – then it&rsq

Use Several Versions of Your Resume

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:49:00 GMT

Unemployed And Loving It?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:18:00 GMT
The longer you’re unemployed the harder it will be for you to get a job! So even though you can currently live with your unemployment benefits and savings you’re killing your marketability to get hired.
Your ability

Are You Still Motivated in Your Career?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:22:00 GMT

Don?t Dawdle With Your Job Offers

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:14:00 GMT
When you receive an offer from a company, it’s either acceptable or it’s not. If the offer is unacceptable, see if the company can fix the issues you have with their job offer. If the job offer is acceptable – ACCEPT IT!

YOU Have to Believe It!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:21:00 GMT

Why Can?t You Make Decisions?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:21:00 GMT
Do you know what drives me crazy? Consulting with people about their careers –making suggestions to them - and then watching them do nothing about it! What a waste of time!
Some of you cannot make decisions and it is detr

Preparing For An Interview? Don?t Be Nervous!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:11:00 GMT
If you get nervous when you’re preparing for your interviews you should start to think about them as “meetings” instead of interviews. It helps.
Now it won’t help if you’re the type of person that

Is It Time to Change Your Job Search Strategy?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:08:00 GMT

3 Important Interview Skills You Must Learn

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 11:11:00 GMT
Your experience and track record is very important to companies, but there are three very important interview skills you must master to be successful in any interview.
The 3 important interview skills you must master

It's Personal! So keep it that way!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:09:00 GMT

Can?t Find A Job In Your Industry?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:12:00 GMT
If you’re having trouble finding employment in your current industry, you need to change your focus and start looking into adjacent industries.
Obviously you’re the most marketable in your current industry, but what

What is the perfect job for me?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:55:00 GMT
This is the question that career counselors, astrologers, palm readers, gypsies and fortunetellers all across the world are asked every day. So, do you think they have the answer?
These people can help you crystalize your think

What Are You Searching For During Your Job Search?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:31:00 GMT
When you’re conducting your job search, don’t focus solely on the Job titles and job descriptions. Focus on what you can do and what you want to do!

Job titles and job descriptions vary from company to compa

Can You Save a Bad Interview?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:50:00 GMT

Shoot for the Stars!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:39:00 GMT

Don?t Overlook Blue-Collar Jobs!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:40:00 GMT
When you’re conducting your job search - don’t overlook blue-collar jobs – some of these jobs pay very well and, In fact, some of these jobs pay better than white-collar jobs!
As an owner of an
Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:34:00 GMT

Your Interview Questions Must be Specific

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:08:00 GMT
Many of you are making mistakes when you’re asking questions in your interviews, if you’re even asking questions in your interviews, by being too vague. Get specific!
When you’re interviewing it’s import

6 Interview Tips and Tricks

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:52:00 GMT
Don’t put a lot of time and energy into your resume, cover letter, and job search, and then get to the interview and blow it!
The interview is where the action is - and where the game is played – and this is where

Want a Good Interview Question to Ask?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:01:00 GMT
A very good closing interview question to ask at the end, or near the end, of your interview is “Where do we go from here?”
Once you interview for an opportunity with a company, and you’re not interested, then

Don't Let Others Run Your Life!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Did You Just Interview with a Loser?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:32:00 GMT
Sometimes when you’re interviewing with companies the interviewer is a loser, very unprofessional, or not a peer. Yikes! Now what?
If you’re looking for a new job, and it’s been awhile since you have been in th

Fear is Success Enemy # 1

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:48:00 GMT
Fear is a powerful force that keeps you from getting what you want out of life. You must overcome your fears for any chance of success in your career.
When you overcome your fears it will open up more opportunities in your care

Top 5 Interview Questions to Ask

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:56:00 GMT
There are a ton of questions to ask when you’re interviewing, but you must ask these five questions so you will have a clear understand of the company and their opportunity.
When you ask these five
“You can’t get what you want, till you know what you want"
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Your Company is Stuck With Their Problems ? Not You!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:34:00 GMT
If your company is struggling, in finance trouble, or has a bad reputation in the industry, what should you do? You need to leave those problems with them, you’re moving on!
If you’re working for a company that has some serious prob

We Can?t Find Any Good People! What?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:40:00 GMT
This is something we hear in the executive search business all day long. Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Even with all of the people out of work today we still hear this. Why?
The reason why we still hear this is because it’s true. Most pe

You Shouldn't be a Nomad!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:37:00 GMT
Do you like to “go with the flow” and “take it easy” all the time. How’s that working out for you? Unless you’re a trust fund baby, I am guessing it isn’t working out very well.
Nomads have problems in

Take Charge When Interviewing!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:28:00 GMT
It’s your life and career so take charge when you’re interviewing. You should always take charge and ask questions in an interview. In other words, interview the company!
Why be timid when you’re interviewing? Isn’t it ju

Protect Yourself! Do What?s in Your Best Interest!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:41:00 GMT
Companies will always do what’s in their best interest, so you must always do what’s in YOUR best interest. Protect yourself and do the right thing.
It amazes me when I read the paper (or Internet these days) and I see another big c

Interview, Interview, Interview!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:26:00 GMT
In the profession of outside sales you have to set-up meetings to close sales. The same goes with your job search. You have to have interviews (meetings) to get job offers.
Sending out resumes without interviewing isn’t going to cut it. I

Frustrated with Internet Help Wanted Ads?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:56:00 GMT
If you have applied to several help wanted advertisements on the Internet and haven’t received any response, but you keep seeing the same ads, you may be wondering if these help wanted ads are legitimate?
There are a lot of games in the jo

Human Resource Departments? Forgetaboutit!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:35:00 GMT
In most companies, and certainly larger firms, the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing when it comes to open positions within their company. It’s sad, but true.
In my years in the professional recruiting business the

It?s Personal! So Keep It That Way When You?re Interviewing!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:36:00 GMT
Companies don’t care what’s going on in your personal life so don’t bring up any current personal issues you might be dealing with. Trust me, you have nothing to gain by discussing these issues.
Even if the interviewer asks,

How Should You Prepare For a Second Interview?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:13:00 GMT
Congratulations you made it to the second interview! Now what? Now you need to be prepared and ready for more specific and detailed questions.
First interviews are typically more about getting acquainted and getting to know you. When you’

Your Career Podcast! - Are You Getting Bored In Your Career?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:57:00 GMT

It?s Your Life and Career ? Make It Count!

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:21:00 GMT
Are you a drifter? Do you have any idea what to do in your career? Are you getting poor career advice from friends that are just as lost as you? Be careful about the compa

Do You Want to Change Industries?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:02:00 GMT
Sometimes changing jobs isn’t enough to cure your feelings toward your career. You might have to totally change your career and jump into a different industry entirely. Is this you?
If you are at this point in your life just remember, chan

Are You a Professional Interviewer?

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:54:00 GMT
We can spot professional interviewers in a second. What is a professional interviewer? It’s someone that interviews a lot and has canned answers to every question. They’re robots.
Now on the surface there isn’t anything wrong

How to Deal with Silly Interview Questions

Mike Palumbo -- Executive Recruiter -- Career Insider — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:49:00 GMT
Is there a way to deal with silly interview questions? Probably, but some of those silly questions are just designed to throw you off and see if you can think on your feet.
I am not a big fan of what I call;