Ford R. Myers is President of Career Potential, LLC. His firm works with leading companies that are committed to developing and retaining premium talent. Career Potential also helps clients take charge of their careers, create the work they love, and earn what they deserve! Ford has held senior consulting positions at three of the nation’s largest career service firms. His articles and interviews have appeared in many national magazines and newspapers, and he has conducted presentations at numerous companies, associations and universities.

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	Only Five Interview Questions by Ford R. Myers - Jul, 2010 Of all the subjects we cover in career management and job search, the one that seems to cause clients the most anxiety is INTERVIEWING. To ease my clients’ concerns, I often simplify the topic by reducing it to a handful of basic elements. When you boil it all down, job interviews are m...
	Debrief After Your Interview by Ford R. Myers - Jul, 2010 There is rarely, if ever, a time when you will be hired following just one interview. You will typically go through multiple rounds of interviews for any position. Conducting your own formal, written debrief after the interview will give you the information you need to refine and improve y...
	Successful Job Search Strategies For Mature Workers by Ford R. Myers - Jul, 2010 On July 2, 2010, CNNMoney.com ran an interesting article about older job candidates. Click here to read the article. It stated that “Companies are starting to hire again, but many are turning their backs on older job seekers.” The piece went on to say, “The nationwide unemployment rate for...
	Your “Target Company List” Builds Focus, Momentum, and Productivity by Ford R. Myers - Jun, 2010 When you’re in a job search, it’s important to be crystal clear about the kinds of companies you’d like to work for. Once you have gained this clarity, you’ll want to research and identify the names of the companies that meet your search criteria. Your goal will be to “infiltrate” these co...
	Interview Questions You Can Ask by Ford R. Myers - May, 2010 The most important questions of your interviews might be the ones you ask. In the interview, don’t think you’re the only one who is “on the spot.” It is perfectly acceptable for you to ask questions of the interviewer and to take notes throughout the meeting (which will help you to formula...
	Funny Job-Search and Work Stories by Ford R. Myers - Apr, 2010 Winter was long and cold across much of the country, and for many people it was an extremely challenging period with regard to work, careers and job search. The news about the economy and job market continued to be negative and cynical throughout the season. But now, it’s April. Spring has...
	The "Bridge Job" Strategy by Ford R. Myers - Mar, 2010 Making Money While You’re in Career Transition If you’re out of work now, what part-time or flexible work can you do to fill the gap until you land the job you want? If you’re fully-employed but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additio...
	Establishing and Maintaining Leader Behavior by Ford R. Myers - Feb, 2010 Are you a leader? A leader generates his or her own opportunities. Leaders don’t whine and complain about the lack of opportunities to develop their careers. They CREATE opportunities – regardless of their current situation, regardless of their current boss, regardless of obstacles that...
	How Employers Behave When There Are More Workers Than Jobs by Ford R. Myers - Feb, 2010 When there are many more workers than job openings, employers behave differently than they do in a healthy employment market. This is largely because the locus of control shifts from candidates to employers, and employers will have the sense that they can “call the shots.” These dynamics c...
	How to Help Your Child Transition Successfully from College to Career: A Guide For Parents by Ford R. Myers - Feb, 2010 Over the past year, we’ve received a number of phone calls from parents of recent college graduates. This is unusual for two reasons: (1) we don’t usually work with clients in their twenties; and (2) these parents are seriously concerned about their children’s ability to start careers. Ind...
	Seven Truths of Career Success by Ford R. Myers - Feb, 2010 1. The most qualified candidate does not necessarily get the job offer. Many times, candidates with lesser qualifications get job offers simply because they’ve prepared and presented themselves in a more compelling way. They “package” themselves better, with an outstanding portfolio of ...
	The Best Time to Update Your Resume by Ford R. Myers - Feb, 2010 As Summer Turns to Fall... Summer has traditionally been a fairly slow season for job seekers. In previous issues of “Your Career Advocate,” we’ve discussed how to take advantage of the “Summer Job-Search Doldrums,” and actually use this period to your advantage! Many clients have taken...
	Creating Your Career Transition Binder by Ford R. Myers - Feb, 2010 If you’re in job search mode, you should create a binder – your very own Career Transition Binder. I’ve found that there are two types of job seekers: those who create a binder to keep track of all their networking, interviewing, career documents, lists, and contacts in one place – and tho...
	New Year, New Career: The by Ford R. Myers - Jan, 2010 Do you hope to get your career on track in 2010, with more power and momentum than ever before? Even though we’re in a very challenging recession and a very bad job market, do you want to “buck the trend” and create breakthrough results? Are you prepared to create the focused and productiv...
	20 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a Down Market by Ford R. Myers - Oct, 2009 Even in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I’ve developed 20 specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even wh...
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