Category: career coaching

High Unemployment Creates Job Opportunities

Dr. Brickey March 8, 2009January 4, 2025

Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey

Guest: Dr. Beth Ross

Broadcast and podcast on webtalkradio.net. The podcast is also below.

As Betty Davis said in All About Eve, “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.” Unemployment rates are approaching 10% and you can hear the fear in a lot of conversations. But the very nature of change invariably creates new opportunities. Employers who are reluctant to hire full-time employees often seek free lancers, consultants, and part-timers to get the work done. Creative job seekers are using bridge jobs to get their foot in the door, gain new experience, and build a resume. Career Coach and Executive Search expert Dr. Beth Ross emphasizes creative approaches to dealing with a topsy turvy job market.

The Competitive Edge for Getting Hired in a Recession

Dr. Brickey February 8, 2009January 4, 2025

Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey

Guest: Rich Lukesh

Broadcast and podcast on webtalkradio.net. The podcast is also below.

Whether you are job hunting, fearful of losing your job, wanting a better job, or have a friend or family member who needs a job, now seems like an abysmal time to be job hunting. All the more reason to have the competitive edge with job searching, cover letters, resumes, and interviews. Today, Rich Lukesh author of Secrets of Getting Hired, shares his years of experience as a corporate CEO and HR consultant in what gets people in the door and what gets them hired.

Finding a Great Job When You Have Grey Hair

Dr. Brickey October 11, 2008January 4, 2025

Host: Anti-Aging Psychologist Dr. Michael Brickey

Guest: Dr. Beth Ross

Broadcast and podcast on webtalkradio.net. The podcast is also below.

You work for the same company for decades and in a touching ceremony reminiscent of Goodbye Mr. Chips they give you a gold watch. Sorry for the time warp that was the old script. You work for the company for several years and the business is sold, or downsized, or outsourced. Welcome to today’s job market. Today, Career Coach and Executive Search expert Dr. Beth Ross shares how to find a great job in today’s job market. We’ll look at what’s different about the market today, how to take advantage of the changes, being clear about what you want, how to find a great job, and the what to do in the application and interview process.