Posted in Career Change, New Graduates on Apr 30th, 2009
Thursday’s Review
I’m sure we can all agree that we need some encouragement and understanding of the opportunities that come with major changes in environments. So, in keeping with this thought I decided to investigate the top industries and positions that job seekers looking for change or just getting started can hopefully check out to see [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Interview Prep on Apr 29th, 2009
Q&A Wednesday
Question: How many references should I include on my resume?
Answer: NONE!! Okay, a bit of a trick question here but the answer is still NONE. References belong on a separate document and there should be no mention of the list on your resume. This information can be disclosed at an interview. Make sure to [...]
Posted in Career Change on Apr 28th, 2009
There seems to be endless possibilities for those having to make a career change. When this opportunity becomes available some know exactly what they will do and where they will do it while others become overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and don’t know where to begin.
Three ways to help narrow down those seemingly endless possibilities:
Find [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Positive Attitude on Apr 27th, 2009
I am changing my thoughts and words for good! From now on when talking with clients, friends, myself (yes it’s true…on occasion) or my family I am going to refer to our current economic climate as a “Time of Opportunity”, not the harsh, crumbling, or failing economy which is how I usually refer to it.
What [...]
Posted in Just Me, Positive Attitude on Apr 25th, 2009
Continuing with my Content Calendar theme, today (actually yesterday) is Fun Friday where I write about anything. I’ll try and find some correlation to helping job seekers but some posts may just be random.
I pushed work aside for most of Friday to run up to my son’s college to start bringing his furniture, winter clothes [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Salary Negot. on Apr 23rd, 2009
I have decided to change the format a bit for CareerEssentials since I’ve moved recently from Blogger to Wordpress. So, I have developed a Content Calendar for this blog with each day of the week having a different theme. I began yesterday with the Q&A session and for today and on coming Thursday’s I’ll be [...]
Posted in Job Search, Resume Devel. on Apr 22nd, 2009
Welcome to Q & A Wednesday
This Week’s Question: What is an ASCII resume and what do I need it for again?
Answer: I often get phone calls a week or two after a project is complete with questions like; “what is the ASCII again? When do I need to use this?”
Here is the refresher answer. [...]
Posted in Career Change, Career Mgt., Job Loss, Resume Devel., Salary Negot. on Apr 21st, 2009
A discussion I’ve had more than once lately with my clients and have seen recently in forum discussions, on the news and even on twitter is, “what to do when employers tell you you’re overqualified”. You’ve worked your entire career to be known as an expert and now when looking for a new position this [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Help Others, Job Search on Apr 20th, 2009
It’s been a few days since I’ve updated my post. Had a wonderful weekend starting with an inspiring Meeting of the Minds meeting with local colleagues. It was a beautiful day, full of stories, resources and new ideas to share and swap. Our meetings always are full of support too. Working as a resume writer/career [...]
Posted in Career Change, Interview Prep, Job Search on Apr 13th, 2009
Company research during a job search is vital with the fierce competition for available jobs. Not only do you need to know how to do the job and “fit in” with the environment, you must have a good understanding of the company you are hoping to interview with.
Is this important? You bet! Interviewers will bring [...]
