The Power of Mentoring
When my son Jared was a high school sophomore he wanted to run track but had no idea which event might be best for him. For Coach Joe, it was never an issue. Jared would run varsity hurdles. “Is he that good?” I asked. “He will be,” said Joe. The man should know. He’s...
Who is Connext?
For the past 23 years, our team has carefully built a consultant network of expert marketing superheroes with a range of industry experience. You may call them contractors, consultants, or freelancers. We call them Connexters. We manage the best in our business:...
How to Re-energize a “Seasoned” Career
Some senior professionals say people don't want to hire them because of their age. Yes, ageism is a real thing. It’s not legal and not cool. But let’s focus on what we can control. Getting work in the tech marketing and communications industry is easier if you bring...
Insights from Top Recruiters, PRSA #FridayForum
I had the pleasure of moderating a panel that included Shai Phillips of Berkhemer Clayton, Inc, Jennifer Doidge of Russell Reynolds Associates, Peter McDermott of Korn Ferry, and Judith Cushman of Judith Cushman & Associates. No one saw 2020 coming. No one could...
An Intentional Generation
“Millennials are like diseases. They jump from company to company and have no loyalty.” I overheard a woman say this at a networking event. Disease. Really?! I have a much better word to describe our generation: Intentional. Intentional about what opportunities to...
Quick Job-Hunt Tips
It’s a tough job market, no doubt. And yes, with everything going on it’s even harder to get the attention of employers and recruiters right now. But don’t get desperate. Here are a few quick job-hunt tips: Don’t throw the kitchen-sink at a recruiter and hope...
Need Help Hiring?
If you’re a corporate marketer or comms pro who’s totally swamped with work, here are three ways we can support your team: 1️⃣ Consulting. Our sweet spot. We'll send you a few of our very best contractors, draft the SOW, get a PO in place, etc. Many of our clients...
2020 Industry Trends
We get this question almost daily: “What trends are you seeing in the industry right now?” The answer is, some things change every week and some trends are constant. Different areas of expertise are needed to meet company goals and shifting market demands. For...
The Power of Thank You
Small courtesies can create a powerful response in others—especially a simple thank you. When someone makes time to meet you, interview you and discuss your career aspirations, they deserve a sincere thank you for their valuable time. My company recently introduced...
