Harry Urschel has over 20 years experience as a technology recruiter in Minnesota. He currently operates as e-Executives and writes a blog for Job Seekers called The Wise Job Search.
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| Answering "What are your strengths?" by Harry Urschel - Jan, 2011 One interview question many people seem to have a difficult time answering well is "What are your strengths?". Either they feel uncomfortable "blowing their own horn" in the interview process, or they give answers that are very generic and don't distinguish themselves from the majority ... | |||
| Interview (not so) Common Sense! by Harry Urschel - Jan, 2011 Over the course of 25 years as a recruiter I've interviewed thousands of people. Beyond that, I debrief with my clients after they interview candidates and get their feedback and impressions as well. Although there is an occasional "new one" I've never encountered before… most of the t... | |||
| A LinkedIn Profile That Works! by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2010 As I’ve said many times before, LinkedIn is a game changer when it comes to an effective job search in today’s online world. There has never been a resource that made it as easy to find the critical information you need when you’re looking for a new job… Companies, Contacts, Interview Prep... | |||
| Being “Assertive” in Job Interviews by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2010 I received a note from someone that said: “I was told I was not assertive enough in an interview I just had. How do you do that?” Good question, and one that I think affects a number of job seekers. How do you express assertiveness without being over-bearing or offensive? And what d... | |||
| Blue-Collar or White-Collar… Different Strategies??? by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2010 As job seekers hear various job search tactics and strategies, they often think… “That doesn’t really apply to me. Those techniques are for different kinds of jobs.” Is that true? Are there different “rules” for ‘Blue-Collar’ vs. ‘White-Collar’ jobs? Well… Yes… and No! Here are s... | |||
| Dealing with “The Jerk” by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2010 Someone in one of my job search classes had a terrible experience at a recent interview and wasn’t sure how she should have responded. The interviewer/hiring manager was rude, confrontational, aggressive, and belittling. Essentially… he was a Jerk! It’s pretty rare that it happens… ... | |||
| I Got a Counter-Offer! Woo-Hoo??? by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2010 Congratulations… you got a new job offer that you like! Then, when you went back to give notice to your current employer they said: “Hey wait! We don’t want to lose you, we’ll beat your new offer!” Great news… right? Maybe… but probably not! More money always sounds nice… but he... | |||
| Your Elevator Speech: Keep It Simple Silly by Harry Urschel - Nov, 2010 So often, when job seekers give their Elevator Speech at a networking event or when asked in a formal environment, they give an overly “slick” or a too detailed recitation. A key to success in networking with others, is for them to clearly understand what you do and what you are looking... | |||
| “I was fired! How do I handle that in an interview???” by Harry Urschel - Oct, 2010 I was recently asked a question by someone trying to help a job seeker that had been terminated from his last position. They wanted to give some helpful advice. Here’s the conversation (edited for privacy)… I am trying to help a gentleman who was let go from “ABC Company” last month. My... | |||
| Cranking up your networking intensity! by Harry Urschel - Oct, 2010 Many job seekers pursue networking contacts and events diligently each day. They connect with new people, consistently ask for referrals, attend networking meetings, trade association meetings, and professional associations regularly. These are all excellent, and critical for an effective ... | |||
| Leaving Effective Voicemails In Your Job Search! by Harry Urschel - Oct, 2010 When networking, following up on an application, reconnecting after an interview, or for virtually any other aspect of a job search… talking to someone is always better than an email. A professional voice on the phone is much harder to ignore than one of dozens of emails. However, fo... | |||
| Networking is not a “One Hit Wonder” by Harry Urschel - Oct, 2010 I had lunch with a friend yesterday who recently began to market himself as an independent business operations consultant. He’s very highly qualified, however, understands clients won’t be suddenly flocking to his door. He needs to network effectively to find opportunities. He never consid... | |||
| Filling out job applications… Why and How? by Harry Urschel - Jul, 2010 In an age of online application processes, and emailed resumes, why do so many companies still have you fill out a paper job application when you arrive for an interview or before they make you an offer? You would think they have all the information they need from you already, why is it... | |||
| Finding Your Targets With LinkedIn by Harry Urschel - Jul, 2010 Anyone who’s been using LinkedIn for their job search for a while understands the great value it can be. It’s tremendous for creating a profile in order to be found, for finding contacts at companies you are pursuing, and for preparing for an interview by learning about your interviewer an... | |||
| Degrees and Expectations by Harry Urschel - Jul, 2010 As recent college graduates hit the job market, and time goes by for some of them without any prospects, I often hear the expressions of “shock and awe” that they spent four or more years earning a degree and now they can’t seem to find a job! For many, they are surprised that they are not... | |||
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