Author: Brett Blair

Working daily in the labor market, I have the unique vantage point of being able to observe the practices and behaviors of hundreds of different companies around the world. While there are some differences between industries and regions, there is one common denominator that is becoming a critical challenge in today’s economy. What is this challenge? A huge shortage of talent, especially in technical and leadership positions. This shortage is what’s referred to as the War for Talent.

Is your life in balance? Do you even know how to answer this question? I went through most of my adult life without pondering this question, and not having a clue how to assess it. For me, no, my life was not in balance. I worked too much, made pretty good money and raised a great family, but other than that, I felt empty. I neglected my health. I neglected my spiritual growth. I was not learning and growing. After deciding to leave a great job in a great corporation to follow my dreams of being an entrepreneur, I came into the concept of balance, and lifetime growth. I’m sure glad I did.

As an executive recruiter and life coach, I encounter job seekers on a daily basis. I have developed some strategies for success that I recommend to those seeking a new position.

Looking for a job is hard work. There is no avoiding this.

Maybe you just graduated from college, or graduated some time ago, and haven’t landed that dream job. Maybe you were laid off because of restructuring. Maybe you have been out of work for a long, long time, and the prospects look bleak. Maybe you quit a job because it didn’t connect with your personal passion or purpose, and now your bills are piling up. Regardless of the reason, the process of looking for a new position is tough and scary.