Posted in Job Search on Mar 31st, 2009
I have a wonderful client I have worked with on two occasions but we keep in touch with emails a few times a year to see how each other is doing. He is an accountant working in the banking industry and understandably came back to me 2 ½ years after he first hired me, to update [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Interview Prep, Job Search on Mar 27th, 2009
Resumes and Cover Letters – that are current, concise, and targeted to a specific position not a hodge-podge of experience from the past 10 or 20 years. Target 5-10 companies and customize each resume and cover letter you send out for your biggest bang. Find actual contact names and addresses for each cover letter and [...]
Posted in Interview Prep, Salary Negot. on Mar 25th, 2009
When you go into an interview – do you know what you are worth? Even in these tougher economic times you still need to be prepared when you go into an interview by knowing what you are worth to the potential employer. Most job seekers (me included) are uncomfortable with the possibility of a confrontation [...]
Posted in Positive Attitude on Mar 23rd, 2009
Today has been pretty slow – but Monday is often a quiet phone and new-client day with Tuesday usually making up for it. If I were a ½ empty kind of gal, I would be pretty bummed because I haven’t had one person seal-a-deal today. Thankfully, I am blessed with a ½ full glass and [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude on Mar 21st, 2009
Being laid off or out of work is definitely very stressful. Those working hard to find work can spend 30, 40 or more hours a week networking, researching, making calls, interviewing and more. While that is necessary and energy well spent, don’t forget to take time to enjoy yourself. Even if you are still working [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Positive Attitude on Mar 19th, 2009
I received some help today from a colleague today regarding my blog and twitter (still a little new to all the gadgets available to both). During our conversation I was able to reciprocate and share a little wisdom of my own. Both of us gained valuable information and were able to help someone else. Usually [...]
Posted in Networking, Positive Attitude on Mar 18th, 2009
Remember that song? Man I loved Fleetwood Mac and that song was like an anthem as I was graduating from high school back in the early 80’s and getting ready to embrace the real world…whatever that meant.
Fast forward a few years (OK, maybe a few decades) and I realize I am sharing this same message [...]
Posted in Resume Devel. on Mar 17th, 2009
When writing your resume, remember the focus of the document should not be on you – it must be on the needs of the reader.
Imagine a TV commercial for a General Motors car or truck that only talked about the car company’s current financial issues and how bad they need you to buy a car. [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Job Search, Just Me on Mar 16th, 2009
Every spring the ice on the pond starts to get shiny, thinner and eventually breaks open to reveal the cold clear water below. When the pond unthaws the foul in the area sense, smell, see (I’m not sure) the water and come to nest for the spring. We usually get the normal varieties of ducks [...]
Posted in Current Events, Just Me on Mar 14th, 2009
Finally have all tax information ready to be turned over to the account on Monday. What a good feeling. I’m glad I got it done this afternoon so I’ll have tomorrow to enjoy a beautiful Sunday!
Enjoy Your Weekend!
