Interview Series - Career Experts - Marty Nemko CareerMetis.com

Interview Series - Career Experts - Marty Nemko â€" CareerMetis.com In this interview series, we caught up with Marty Nemko who shares his expertise and insights about job search, career change,etc.in today’s marketplace.Tell us a little bit about your companyevalI’m a career and personal coach who specializes in high achievers who nonetheless have issues.How did you get started in this path?Self-study. I already had a PhD in another field and couldn’t stomach more school.evalIs this something you decided early on in your career?When I was told, again and again, that a white male with moderate views, even with an impressive background was undesirable, I decided to become a self-employed career counselor. I chose that because I believe that helping people find and succeed at well-suited work is an honorable pursuit.What is the best Career Advice you’ve ever received?Work hard.Not withstanding what the lifestyle gurus say, “Work smart” israrely enough.The most successful AND contented people I know work long hours. Yes, they’ve taken the time to find work that they’re good at and enjoy reasonably, which makes them less likely to burn out. But they are never clock watchers. They work a lot.evalWhat is the most exciting part of working in this industry?ResultsHow do to stay abreast of the industry as an expert?I’m constantly reading.evalWhat are some of the things that you see job seekers struggle with the most?Laziness is the answer to that question. But most my clients are well-employed and their biggest problem is being gifted in a not-gifted world.What are the common mistakes that you see them do?A drips and drabs job searchâ€"the same lack of drive and/or intelligence that got them “laid off.”How should job seekers approach job search today?An excellent targeted LinkedIn profile sent to their extended network.Unemployment is at the lowest levels, why do you think that is?It’s misleading. What counts is the number of WELL-employed people.evalWhat is the biggest trendMarty Nemko has also been featured in our recent compilation of the most resourceful career experts and career blogs Top Career Advice Websites.