Recent Articles from John Heckers
Best of CoBiz: Jobs for the future
I enjoy reading Tom Frey’s articles on jobs for the future. As usual, I’m sure he’s right on some things and not on others, but that is the fate of all prophets. Most people, though, are focused on their immediate future. Here is my take on the jobs winners and losers for the next 10 years. […]
Best of CoBiz: Eight reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving
It is once again the time of year when our minds and hearts turn toward the things for which we are grateful. In this economy, it is sometimes difficult to find those things. Here are a few of the things to be grateful for in today’s America. 1). Freedom of speech. Yes, there are many […]
Best of CoBiz: Six good reasons to shun “corporate speak”
“We need to seamlessly engage 24/7 initiatives through best-of-breed actionable, client-facing items and proactively create 24/365 niche markets through backward-compatible, future-proof enterprise-wide e-services without turnkey systems.” Does the above sentence sound like something that you’ve heard in a meeting recently? Actually, it comes from an on-line random corporate jargon generator[...]
Best of CoBiz: Eight tips for speedy networking
David Mead wrote an excellent article with great points on how to build a good, organic network. I agree with him that his way is best – if you have years to spend building relationships. It is certainly the way I’ve built my network, and how I would hope that my clients maintain theirs after […]
Best of CoBiz: Six rules when applying for job boards
Job boards can be a real help to those trying to recruit great employees and for those looking for jobs. But most applicants do not know how to get noticed when applying through a job board. Here are six essential rules you should follow. 1). Don’t apply if you aren’t qualified. No one is going to...
Best of CoBiz: Nine innovative job-search tactics
Here are a few innovative job search and networking tactics for you to revitalize your job search. 1). Use ColoradoBiz magazine. ColoradoBiz is a treasure-trove of information. Not only are there great columnists (ahem) on here, but there are a ton of resources. Reading through the many columns on your career can really help your job […]
Best of ColoradoBiz: Too young to retire, too old to rehire?
There is a new catch-phrase that I'm hearing out on the "street." It is "Too young to retire, too old to rehire." It is complete and absolute hooey! Here are some things you can do if you're a mature executive to assure that you will be rehired much more rapidly.
Best of CoBiz: How to avoid giving your elevator speech
Julie Hansen has given you some great tips in the last couple of weeks on how to craft a great “elevator speech.” Follow them if you are in a position where you must give one for a clear and concise speech. If, however, you are looking for a job and doing a great deal of […]
Best of CoBiz: Eight slimy job scams
Unfortunately, there is a great deal of dishonesty in the job business these days. The dishonest ones make people wary of employing valuable and even necessary services. Don't let the con people con you. Know what you're signing and know with whom you're dealing before you spend a penny.
Best of CoBiz: Five ways to avoid blowing up your new job
The time from final interviews, negotiations and offer until the end of the first 90 - 120 days of the new job are times that are fraught with land mines. Here are a few of them and how to step around them gingerly. Kaboom! Your mouth. What and how much you say can doom your new job or, at the ver...
Best of CoBiz: The top three mistakes people make when it comes to work
As much as possible, ignore money. And, yes, I have taken this advice myself. Money isn't everything. While you have to pay your bills, maybe it's time to look at ways to reduce those bills to allow yourself to work at something that will bring you deep satisfaction. How much is your happiness wor...
Best of ColoradoBiz: Burn your resume!
Did you know that you have a less than 1 in 500 chance of getting a job through the sending of an unsolicited résumé? Did you know that your chances of getting employed through a job board are about the same or less? So why do people spend so much time and money on their résumés? Here are some rea...