Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I think it’s the “immigrant kid” in me, who still remembers coming home, months after we arrived in the U.S., and explaining to my Mother that all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and we had to buy a turkey. They didn’t have turkeys in Poland, so I drew her a … Continued
Over the past few months, we have witnessed a number of candidates who were close to receiving an offer and lost the opportunity because of their thank you notes and/or references. Some of this may be common sense, but here are some Dos and Don’ts you should consider when actively engaged in a job search: DO … Continued
We surveyed CMOs and Marketing/BD Directors asking them, “What do your team members do that drives you crazy?” The story behind this exercise is a personal one. Over the past 20 years, Wisnik Career Enterprises has had more than two dozen interns. Some work for a semester, while some have stayed on as permanent employees … Continued
I have given the Myers Briggs Type Indicator to over 7,000 law firm professionals since 1991 and have found it to be an extremely valuable assessment tool. If you have ever responded to a colleague’s actions by asking yourself “what were they thinking when…”, or “why did they respond to the situation that way, when … Continued
Have you ever struggled with how to handle a difficult situation and done nothing? I know I have and it always haunts me afterwards. At Wisnik, we frequently see both candidates and firms “do nothing” in the midst of the hiring process. As an example, last month a candidate stopped responding to calls and emails … Continued
March marks16 years since I launched Wisnik Career Enterprises. It has been a wonderful journey, filled with tons of learning. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and share with you some key things I have learned over the past 16 years. Relationships are key. Stay close to your clients and … Continued