Posted in Career Devel., Current Events, Job Search, Networking, Social Networking on Dec 19th, 2009
Try Something New to Take the Insanity out of Your Job Search
I’ve gone to the same mall area shopping for Christmas presents three times in the last couple of weeks. Each time I have gone, I come home less and less satisfied with the amount of purchases I made. I just can’t seem to find [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Help Others, Job Loss, Job Search, jobseeker on Oct 28th, 2009
For me, the favorite part of my job is helping my clients. I think I get more excited by being able to restore confidence and helping clients to regain a solid footing in their job search, than I do delivering an outstanding resume (although that’s not bad either). When I am able to answer questions, [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Career Mgt., Help Others, Job Search, Networking, Online Identity, Social Networking, jobseeker on Sep 2nd, 2009
Wednesday’s Q & A
Question – Does social marketing help job seekers get noticed?
Answer – Absolutely! Social marketing is moving so fast that it is often tough to keep up with. New sites, blogs, videos and social networks are being introduced daily. “What to use”, “how much to use”, and “is it worth it since my [...]
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 Devel., Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude, Social Networking on Aug 19th, 2009
Looking for a new job can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. Many job seekers search through the job boards like CareerBuilder, Monster and Indeed and find nothing that stands out. It may feel like there are no jobs that fit what you have to offer. Fortunately there are jobs available that [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Current Events, Interview Prep, Job Search, Positive Attitude on Aug 10th, 2009
With excitement and anticipation last night I watched Sunday Night Football. The pre-season game gave the new players a chance to show what they’ve got and their contribution potential, in short… their value.
It wasn’t an unforgettable game but it was just fun to watch. Usually at half time I switch loads of laundry, check emails, [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Job Search, Positive Attitude on Jul 13th, 2009
Monday’s PMA
When I’ve worked hard at something – really knowing I’ve given my all but still things didn’t work out for me, I might be disappointed with the outcome but not with myself. There is a big difference! Knowing that I’ve put 100% into doing the best I could makes good outcomes feel great and [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Resume Devel. on May 13th, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: I’ve heard I shouldn’t use an objective on my resume – is that true?
Answer: This is a question that comes up weekly with potential clients and at every job fair, seminar and workshop I attend. Some HR, career centers and even a few resume writers still endorse Objectives in a resume but for [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Job Search on May 6th, 2009
Q&A Wednesday
Question: Should I use a cover letter?
Answer: This seems to be the question of the ages. Since I started writing resumes I have heard the pros and cons of having cover letters. Usually I hear from recruiters that say they never read them, but there have been a few that say they always read [...]
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 [...]
