Truth #1 - In most cases people hire people they know and like -- whether or not the candidate has the exact experience, background or skills to do the job. Go to blog

Truth #2 - Most jobs that are available this minute are not advertised or posted anywhere. These unadvertised jobs constitute the "hidden job market." Go to blog

Truth #3 - There is a structured and directed manner of accessing the hidden job market. It is a networking process called the New Way job search, and most people don't know how to do it effectively. Go to blog

Truth #4 - Until you take yourself seriously and come to grips with your skills, values and interests -- the essence of who you are -- you will not find enjoyable and satisfying work. Go to blog

Truth #5 - What "they" want is not nearly as important as what you want. Go to blog

Truth #6 - Tell me how you will make me money, save me money or save me time, and I will seriously consider you as a candidate for a position in my company, whether or not I have an opening. Go to blog

Truth #7 - The Prime Rule of the job search is: Open your mouth and talk to people -- anyone, anywhere, anytime. Go to blog

Truth #8 - You do not need a resume to do a job search. Go to blog

Truth #9 - A successful job search is 10 percent analytical (technique, strategy) and 90 percent emotional (how you feel about yourself and your ability to relate to the rest of the world). Go to blog

Truth #10 - Whatever you believe to be the truth about the job market probably isn't. Go to blog