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"Your Career with Mike Palumbo” is a talk show dealing with career issues - Mike Palumbo's weekly “Career Insider's Tip of the Week!” will motivate you in YOUR CAREER and help you find employment - in any market!

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    Interviews = Job Offers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 13:00


    In order for you to get job offers you need interviews, right? So you must do whatever is necessary to get an interview! You must get creative. There are really three types of interviews - listen now! Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo https://www.bestrecruitingstrategies.com https://www.youtube.com/AskMikePalumbo  

    Help Wanted Ads are "Wish Lists"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 10:00


    There is a lot of employment terminology used in help wanted advertisements that might be keeping you from pursuing excellent opportunities, don't let this happen to you. Proceed! Listen now!  Mike Palumbo  https://www.bestrecruitingstrategies.com Career Advice  

    There is Plenty Room at the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 9:00


    The old saying is true, "There's plenty of room at the top" but do you know why? If you think there are a ton of reasons why you're wrong! Listen Now!  Mike Palumbo http://www.artificialintellegencerecruitment.com    

    Be Yourself When Interviewing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 13:00


    Your qualifications are part of the interview, but it's not the biggest part! You must be yourself when you're interviewing. Listen now! Mike Palumbo  https://www.stoprecruitingforfree.com  

    Want to Shorten Your Path to Success?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 8:00


    Is there a way to shorten your path to success? I'm not talking about a short cut, but is there a way to shorten your path? Yes, it's called an advisor or mentor. Listen Now! Mike Palumbo  http://www.CareerRadioNetwork.com  

    Failure is NOT an Option!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 9:00


    In all of your dealings in life, whether it's looking for your first job, changing careers, interviewing for your dream job, or even going through something in your personal life, you have to believe that failure isn't an option! Listen Now! Good Luck to you!  MIke Palumbo http://www.askmikepalumbo.com   

    Are Recruiters Friend or Foe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 11:00


    The truth is, whether a recruiter works for a large corporation or within an independent recruiting firm they all have one thing in common. They all want to fill positions for their company or client. Period. So make recruiters your friends not foe! Mike Palumbo  http://www.CareerRadioNetwork.com  

    Wait! Back-up! Start Over! (...if it's not working)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2017 7:00


    If you're not getting the results you want in your job search. Wait, back up, and start over immediately. If the research in the beginning of your job search is off the entire job search and interviewing process will be off. Everything! Listen Now! Mike Palumbo  http://www.bestrecruitingstrategies.com  

    Jobs of the Future? Planes, Trains, Ships & Automobiles!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 8:00


    Where are the jobs of the future? If you're a business or an individual looking for a future look into planes, trains, ships and automobiles! Transportation isn't going away anytime soon. Listen Now!  Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  Construction Recruiter

    Are You Buying a Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017 15:00


    If you're looking to get into business for yourself, stay-at-home or otherwise, make sure you're not buying a job. So make sure you do your research so you're not about to buy a job. What do I mean by "buying a job?" Listen now! If you're looking or need more career consulting help go to AskMikePalumbo.com

    Concerned about a Traveling Position?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 11:00


    When you're conducting your job search, don't assume anything, especially when it comes to traveling positions. Traveling can mean different things to each company. Make sure you find out  what "traveling" means to that specific company. Listen Now!  For information about our recruiter training go to recruiter training

    What's it All About...Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2017 9:00


    Okay, let me get this straight. You wake up in the morning. Put in a days work. Come home. Eat. Go to bed. Repeat. What's it all about...anyway? Listen now! For more career tips go to: Mike Palumbo Career Advice If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Recruiters for Construction YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice If you're a recruiter and you are looking for recruiter training go to:  Recruiter Training

    The Peaks and Valleys of Job Searching

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 12:00


    There will be good days and bad days when you're searching for a new position. So keep your head up, it's part of the process. Listen Now! For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice If you're a recruiter and are looking for recruiter training got to Best Recruiting Strategies  

    Wait! Isn't this My Dream Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 18:00


    What happens when your dream job turns into a nightmare? Everything you thought about your career turned out to be wrong. Now what? Take a Listen! For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice If you're a recruiter and are looking for recruiter training got to Best Recruiting Strategies

    Interviewing is a Two-Way Street

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 18:00


    Whatever you do, don't sit in your interviews and just answer the questions that are being asked. Wrong! You need to get proactive when you're interviewing. You need to get serious about the opportunity in front of you and start asking the company questions. Interview the company! Listen Now! For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice  

    Don't Focus Exclusively on the Fortune 500 for Your Job Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 5:00


    If you're focusing exclusively on the fortune 500 for your job search, you are making a mistake. There are more opportunities in medium to smaller firms than you might think. Listen now! *I apologize for the audio on this episode, I was doing this one on my boat! For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice  

    Your Company is Stuck with their Problems - You're NOT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 7:00


    If you're working for a company that has some serious problems, it's important for you to find another company before it affects your career. The company is stuck with those problems, not you. The longer you stay with this company the likelihood of these issues sticking to you increases. Listen Now!   For more career tips go to Ask Mike Palumbo If you're interested in information about our recruiting firm go to Construction Recruiters YouTube channel is Professional Career Advice  

    You Can't Go Wrong...Doing the Right Thing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 9:00


    Most people know the right thing to do in their life and career, but far too many people won't do the right thing anyway, why? Are you doing this? Listen Now! If you have construction recruiting needs in Seattle go to: Seattle Construction Recruiters    

    Don't Look to Politicians for YOUR Happiness!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 9:00


    It doesn't matter which political party is in charge you need to stay focused on what you want in your life and career. Your attitude should be politicians be damned, I am going to succeed! Listen Now!  If you want to stay up witht the news wars go to: http://www.newswarsreport.com If you have construction recruiting needs in Los Angeles go to: http://www.laconstructionrecruiters.com  

    Is Your Industry Fading?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 10:00


    Do you think the industry you're in will be around in the future? How about the near future? There are a lot of industries that are fading fast, so you must get your head out of the sand and start making plans – now! Listen Now!     If you have construction recruiting needs in Phoenix go to: Phoenix Construction Recruiters

    Stop Playing it Safe and Start Living!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2017 7:00


    Successful people take risks and live life to the fullest while mediocre people are always playing it safe. Which type of person are you? Listen Now!   If you need construction recruiting in Denver go to: Denver Construction Recruiters

    Develop Some Urgency with Your Career!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 10:00


    What are you waiting for? Are you going to live forever? I don't care how old you are you're not getting any younger. And wasting time will cost you – big time! Listen Now!   If you are looking for construction recruiters in Dallas go to: Dallas Construction Recruiters

    Is Your Resume Clear and Specific?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2017 11:00


    If it's not on your resume, does it exist? No! If the person reading your resume doesn't see the specific experience they're looking for, don't expect a phone call for clarification. A rejection letter is heading your way! Listen Now!   If you are looking for construction recruiting in Houston go to: Houston Construction Recruiters  

    Don't Discuss Personal Issues When Interviewing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 7:00


    There is nothing to gain by discussing your personal issues when you're interviewing. Do you think anyone cares? They don't. Interviewers want to know what you can do for their company. That's it. Listen Now!  If you are looking for construction recruiting in New Orleans go to: New Orleans Construction Recruiters    

    Don't be a NOMAD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2017 9:00


    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. Listen Now! I hope this helps!  Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo Alabama Construction Recruiters      

    Take Charge When Interviewing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2017 7:00


    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! Listen Now!   If you need construction recruiting in Atlanta go to: Atlanta Construction Recruiters

    Is it What You Know or Who You Know?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 9:00


    Is it really about what you know or is it more about who do you know to be successful? My experience is it's probably a little bit of both, but don't underestimate either. You shouldn't underestimate either, because you need both to get where you want to go. Let me explain - Listen now! If you need construction recruiting in Philadelphia go to: Philadelphia Construction Recruiters Like watching drumlines? go to: http://www.bestdrumlines.com

    How to Prepare for a Second Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2016 13:00


    First interviews are typically more about getting acquainted and getting to know you. When you're called in for a second interview that means you've passed the first impression test! At least at this point in the process, they like you! Listen now! Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  New York Construction Recruiters

    What Happened to U.S.?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2016 11:00


    Is the world producing more wimps today than ever before? I sense things are changing – big time! One of the biggest changes I have seen in the recruiting business is the behavior of some people when it comes to relocating for a better opportunity. Some of you just won't move, regardless if you're unemployed or underemployed. Why? Listen Now! If you need construction recruiting in Portland go to: Portland Construction Recruiters

    I Just Got Fired!...Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 10:00


    If you just got fired, and it wasn't due to the company closing, then the best policy is to be open and honest and explain the situation, IF ASKED. There is no reason to bring up this information unless you are asked. Listen Now! Good luck!  Mike Palumbo  If you need construction recruiting help for your firm in St. Louis or Kansas City, Missouri contact us at your location St. Louis Construction Recruiters or Kansas City Construction Recruiters

    Do it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2016 15:00


    Don’t just say you’re going to do something about your life and your career. Do it! If you want to start your own business, move to another State or Country, change careers, or whatever IT is that you want to do with your life and your career, I think you should do it! Listen Now! Good luck!  Mike Palumbo  If you live in Milwaukee and need construction recruiting go to Milwaukee Construction Recruiters  

    Not Getting In?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2016 15:00


    Are you having a hard time getting into that dream company with that dream position? This is a common problem for job seekers. It always seems like the perfect company with the perfect position isn’t looking at the time when we want to make a change in our careers. Listen Now!      Mike Palumbo       If you live in Indianapolis and are looking for construction recruiters go to Indianapolis Construction Recruiters

    How to Deal with Silly Interview Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 6:00


    So what is the purpose of these silly interview questions? What I have been told is it's designed to see if you can think on your feet when you're asked a question that has absolutely nothing to do with the interview. Confusing? Yes. Interesting? No. Listen now!  Good luck!  Mike Palumbo  If you are in Cleveland and are looking for construction recruiters go to Cleveland Construction Recruiters

    Bad Companies for Employment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 7:00


    When you're evaluating companies for employment it's very important for you to do your homework. Make sure you do your research - on everything! It makes a difference! Listen Now!  Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  If you live in Chicago and need construction recruiting go to Chicago Construction Recruiters

    Don't Be a Wimp!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 10:00


    Is there anything worse than a wimpy guy? You women know what I'm talking about, right? If you're being a wimp regarding your career - stop it! If you think you're the first person that has to commute, travel, relocate, work the night shift or do work that's beneath you, you're wrong. Most successful people have done all of this, or maybe still do, in their careers. Listen Now! Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  If you are looking for construction recruiting in Detroit contact us at Detroit Construction Recruiters

    Invest in YOU!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2016 6:00


    Do you want to know the best investment you can make? YOU! Invest in YOU! If you believe in yourself and your abilities to achieve what you really want in your career. Invest in YOU! Whether you want to invest in additional schooling or you have a new business idea, do not look at it as a cost to you, look at it as an investment in YOU! Listen Now! Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  If you are in New England and you're looking for construction recruiting go to Boston Construction Recruiters

    Don't Be Intimidated When Job Searching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2016 8:00


    When you're job searching, don't be intimidated! The old saying, "It's a hard job to find a job" might be true, but it doesn't have to be that way. Don't be intimidated when you are calling, sending your resume, or stopping by a company and filling out an application for employment. If you're good, be confident! Listen Now! Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  if you live in the Carolinas and need construction recruiting go to Charlotte Construction Recruiters

    Networking for Your Job Search?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2016 12:00


    It's not what you know it's who you know, right? Not exactly, but it helps to know people that can point you in the right direction in your career. If networking isn't for you, I think I have some ideas that will help you. Take a listen! Good luck to you!  Mike Palumbo  If you live in sunny Miami Florida and need construction recruiting contact us at Miami Construction Recruiters  

    Be Careful Where You Hitch Your Wagon at Work!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 9:00


    Did the same person that brought you into your last company, and maybe even the company before that, bring you into your current company? If so, you need to be careful where you "hitch your wagon" at work. Listen Now! If you are in the asphalt indutries and need help with your career go to recruiters in the asphalt industry

    How to Deal with a Bad Reference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2016 11:00


    Is a bad reference with a past employer keeping you from getting a new job offer? It could be, depending on the situation, but there is a way to deal with a possible bad reference. Be honest! Listen now!  If you're in the sand & gravel or aggregate industries and need recruiting help go to recruiters for the aggregate industries

    How to Negotiate a Higher Salary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 21:00


    There are several ways to deal with lower job offers and how to negotiate a higher salary, but first you have to assess your situation. How badly do you need a job? How long can you hold out for that “perfect” position? And, how flexible are you? Listen Now! If you are dealing with salary negotiation issue and are working in bridge construction go to recruiters for the bridge construction industries 

    Annoying Interview Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2016 6:00


    Some interviewers can be very tricky and, quite frankly, very annoying with their interview questions. What's the point? Just when I think I've heard and seen everything when it comes to interviewers and their crazy tactics, I'll hear about something else that will drive me crazy. Listen Now! If you're in the concrete business and need to combat interview questions go to recruiters for the concrete industries

    How to Leverage Your Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2016 9:00


    The best way to leverage your career is to explore opportunities when you are gainfully employed, not looking, and happy! That's exactly how to leverage your career! What? That sounds like a contradiction, doesn't it? Why should you explore opportunities when you are perfectly happy? Good question...listen now! If you are a civil engineer working in construction and want to know how to leverage your career go to recruiters for the civil construction industries

    Lying on Resume?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2016 10:00


    Are you hiding something in your resume or CV? Why? They'll find out anyway! If you knew whatever you're hiding, or seemingly trying to hide, on your resume ultimately would be discovered would you do it? And, as someone who reads a lot of engineering construction jobs resumes, you're not fooling anyone we can spot cryptic resumes! If you are working in the heavy construction industry and have had issues with your resume go to recruiters for the heavy construction industries

    How to Handle Salary Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2016 12:00


    Did you know that most people struggle with the question of their current salary, or salary history, when they are asked during an interview or when they’re filling out job applications for employment? If you don’t struggle with this question you’re not normal because most people do! In this show we will discuss how to handle salary questions - Listen now! If youare having issues handling salary questions and you work in industrial contracting go to recruiters for the industrial construction industries

    Realistic Career Choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2016 11:00


    Is your career field still in demand? You must have realistic career choices when deciding on a new career for you. Supply and demand is huge when it comes to your marketabilitiy and career choices. You must be realistic when choosing your new career. Are you in demand anymore? Take a listen!  If you want some realistic career choices and industries that will be hear for a long time go to recruiters for the light rail industries

    How to Negotiate a Raise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2016 11:00


    The best way to negotiate a raise is to become in demand! When you're the best at your position, within your company, you will be in demand and command a raise! That's right! You won't have to ask! Let's discuss how you can be in demand! Listen now! If you're in the pile driving construction industry and are looking for a good way to negotiate a raise go to recruiters for the pile driving industries

    Top Careers in Demand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2016 10:00


    When buying real estate it is location, location, location! And when choosing a new career it is technology, technolgy, technology! If you're currently in a dying industry, or just bored with what you're doing at your current job, you must find a "hot" industry before you change jobs! Don't go from one dying industry to another! In this show we will discuss the Top Careers in Demand - The Hot Industries for 2016 and beyond!  Hint: think technology, medical, Contracting jobs, and more! Listen Now! If you're looking for top careers in demand, look no further than the steel industry, so if you are looing for career help go to recruiters for the steel industries  

    What can YOU do for the company?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2014 8:00


    The only question a company has about you when you're interviewing is, "What can YOU do for the company?" That's it! And I don't care what the interview question is, that's what they want to know. So, how do you deal with this when you're interviewing? I have the answer - listen now!    If you're in the tunnel construction business and are looking for interview tips go to recruiters in the tunnel construction industries

    Preparing for Mock Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2014 10:00


    When you're preparing for a mock interview make sure the person interviewing you is serious. In order to practice and get anything out of a mock interview you, and especially the interviewer, must take it seriously. Listen now!

    Stay Positive about Past Employers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2014 7:00


    When you're interviewing for a position it is very important that you stay positive about previous employers. The interviewer is looking for signs of a bad character, so being negative will reflect badly on you, so don't do it! Stay positive about past employers. Take a listen! 

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