Posted in Career Change, Resume Devel. on May 19th, 2010
Math was never my best subject but I did enjoy parts of it. I remember always enjoying the process of factoring whole numbers down to prime factors in order to find common denominators for fraction problems (weird I know, but true). I am often reminded of the factoring process when working with professionals in the [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Search, Networking, jobseeker on Mar 20th, 2010
Most of my clients are experienced professionals in their 40’s or 50’s and come to me in the throngs of a failed job search. Usually their career has progressed easily through internal promotions or word of mouth referrals. Now faced with a struggling economy and a new job search arena, they feel unsure and even [...]
Posted in Career Change, Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Devel. on Jan 29th, 2010
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Meandering Work History
Each individual is different of course, but those with a history of job hopping might find resistance by hiring managers looking for candidates that will remain loyal to their company as the economy works to recover.
I recently encountered such a client who was concerned with [...]
Posted in Career Change, Career Devel., Job Search, career blogs, jobseeker on Aug 31st, 2009
Job seekers looking for information, experts and direction, will definitely find it at this week’s blog review. I am excited to share with you CareerRocketeer.com, a new site that offers top-quality career search, career development and personal branding information.
Many of you have already heard of it due to its rapid growth and escalating reputation. I [...]
Posted in Career Change, Entrepreneur on Jul 23rd, 2009
Thursday’s Review
Finished a great book a few days ago and wanted to share it with you. It is an inspiring book written by an ex-corporate junkie that found and fell in love with being an entrepreneur. In her new book Escape from Cubicle Nation, Pam Slim has given readers an easy read that is packed [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Search, Networking, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jul 11th, 2009
Saturday Evening Reposted
By Kris Plantrich, CCMC, CPRW, CEIP – Originally written for and reposted from CareerRocketeer.
In order to get the most out of your job search, it is important to develop a specific plan and use it to guide you through your career search. Developing a plan will ensure your search is targeted to a [...]
Posted in Career Change, Career Mgt., Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jul 1st, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: I was recently interviewed on an internet radio show. The show regularly features entrepreneurs and asks questions about entrepreneurial experience and their specific company. The first question asked was, “What is the most important thing to keep in mind when writing your resume?”
Answer: The most important factor is the focus of the resume. [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Loss, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jun 22nd, 2009
Monday’s PMA
This weekend and even this morning catching up with friends on Twitter, the topic of conversation varied but all focused on change. Change taking place in our personal lives and around the world in our professional lives every day. Talking with many on the changes in their lives, some were all for it while [...]
Posted in Career Change, Help Others, Job Loss, Job Search, Networking, Social Networking on Jun 3rd, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: How can I find networking events in my area and what should I bring and expect.
Answer: This question comes from a recent client who had always progressed into new positions by getting noticed and being asked to move up the ladder or to other organizations. Now, as many Americans are discovering, he needs [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Search, Networking on May 19th, 2009
Tuesday’s Tips
Since I am working at the Womenforhire.com job fair in downtown Detroit most of today I thought it would be appropriate to share this with you. It is a information I have at my table when I work job fairs. When there I provide resume critiques, answers questions and just boost confidence for job [...]
