Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, jobseeker on Nov 23rd, 2009
Watching the Ohio State University vs. University of Michigan football game over the weekend, a comment from one of the commentators stuck with me. It was during the 3rd quarter and Ohio State was really creating some space between them and Michigan and Michigan had begun to make a lot of mistakes. The commentator [...]
Posted in book review on Nov 21st, 2009
I just finished reading Knockout Entrepreneur by George Foreman and have to say I really enjoyed it his book. Honestly I was not sure if a book about a retired boxer turned spokesman for a kitchen appliance, would be interesting or worth the read? I am happy to report I found the book to be [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, jobseeker on Nov 18th, 2009
Positioning is not only critical in a successful job search it is also essential in the ability to shift your career to the next level. Questions for candidates contemplating or already consumed in a job search should include, how do I get noticed by recruiters, by hiring managers, by the HR department, and by decision [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 11th, 2009
When I think of Veterans Day I usually think of the protectors of the past. Those that marched off to war before I was born or was just a little girl. I think of the few left that I now see marching in the streets in parades while trying to still fit into their uniforms [...]
Posted in Interview Prep, Job Search, Positive Attitude on Nov 9th, 2009
It isn’t enough just to go after getting an interview. If you want a job offer you have to prepare for and research each company you are offered an interview with. You have obviously done some work while having your resume developed or writing it yourself. The research and preparation is a great start for [...]
Posted in Job Search, jobseeker on Nov 2nd, 2009
With this weekend’s time change, Halloween and the end of another month, it dawned on me that I have less than two months to prepare for Christmas. This time of the year always reminds me of when I was having my kids (all born around the New Year). Every time I was pregnant, I knew [...]
