Today's unusual economy calls for talented people with industry-specific experience. People who have been recently laid off from their jobs or who are contemplating a job change -- take heed. The candidate field is chock-full of talented and experienced people. You need to stand out from the crowd.A client/friend once told me that being "too tall" is not a good thing. Probing further, I realized that he was referring to the size of his department's budget, not his height. He said a large departmental budget invites unwanted scrutiny when business is slow. Hence, sometimes it's better to be "small" and not be noticed.
However, a candidate looking for a new job has to be "taller" than the crowd, and, before you can get that way, you have to objectively analyze your own talents, skills and qualities.
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