Posted in Job Loss, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jun 10th, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: Should a resume be one page or two?
Answer: It depends….its true! The so called rule of all resumes must be one page just isn’t true. With people changing jobs more frequently and achieving more goals, a resume should sometimes be two pages. I usually tell clients, if your background warrants a two page [...]
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 Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude on Jun 1st, 2009
Monday’s PMA
My kids think they invented abbreviations with Facebook and texting but they don’t realize we had acronyms long before they were around. A few of my favorites are P of A, PPP and the name of Monday’s blog, PMA. My kids know these because I often use them in our home. A few definitions…
PPP [...]
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 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 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 Career Devel., Career Mgt., Job Loss on Jan 26th, 2009
Learning and continuing to improve what you do is how you can stay ahead of the game. Just when I think I’ve got it all figured out some new job board, career tool, or networking source such at twitter comes along and I am off and running. My goal is to know it all. So, [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Job Search on Jan 6th, 2009
I received another call from a potential client that is looking to update her resume. More importantly, she is looking for advice on her future and easy ways to make it happen. I can’t stress this enough, the more effort you put into your job search, the faster you’ll find the results you are looking [...]
Posted in Career Change, Job Loss on Sep 12th, 2008
There is always something good that can be found in everything that happens, even in tragic or near tragic events. Sometime the immediacy of a situation can blind you from opportunities or other ways to view situations. Layoffs in particular, can be devastating to some.
Instead of watching the wave of layoffs get ever closer without [...]
