Posted in Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude, Uncategorized, jobseeker on Feb 10th, 2010
Moving your Job Search out of Neutral and into High Gear
With love for my clients and true compassion for the job seekers out of work I am writing this post. I understand your pride has been hurt because you thought you were better than a lay off or being let go, some feel they [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Job Search, Networking on Jan 15th, 2010
This week was the kick off of the 9th season of American Idol. Every year I say I am not going to watch it, but somehow the show finds its way on to the screen of my television. I tell myself, just the first night… to get a feel for what this season may hold.
I [...]
Posted in Current Events, Help Others, Just Me, Resume Devel. on Sep 15th, 2009
In case you haven’t heard, September is National Update Your Resume Month and I wanted to give a quick reminder to anyone who still hasn’t updated their resume. Competition is tougher than ever because unemployment rates remains very high.
Recruiters and hiring managers are getting bogged down with the number of incoming resumes they are receiving. [...]
Posted in Interview Prep, Job Search, Positive Attitude, jobseeker on Sep 9th, 2009
Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: Can a smile really land you a job?
Answer: A smile is so incredibly powerful. It is proven to release chemicals that relax, it takes fewer muscles to make then a frown, and it can make or break a meeting.
Smiles are written about, sung about, drawn, worn as bumper stickers and t-shirts and [...]
Posted in Help Others, Positive Attitude on Aug 24th, 2009
I used to love the old Patty Loveless song, “…life’s about changing, nothing ever stays the same…” Remember that song? I often find myself humming that song when I think about how life isn’t meant to stay the same. It is about how we respond and react to change. Seeing change and lots of it [...]
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 Mgt., Interview Prep, Job Search, Positive Attitude, jobseeker on Aug 4th, 2009
“I just want a job” or “I’ll take anything” are comments I hear very often as I am working with clients. I also heard this from almost every job seeker I spoke with at a recent job fair I helped out with. Although many job seekers feel this way it is vital not to say [...]
Posted in Just Me, Positive Attitude on Jul 31st, 2009
Friday’s Free for all
Taking off early and heading to the lake for the weekend. Nothing better to reenergize than spending time having fun with those you love. For me that is spending time with my family. Always a good time – what ever the weather.
Hope you all have an awesome and energizing weekend and will [...]
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 Mgt., Job Search, New Graduates on Jul 7th, 2009
Tuesday’s Tips
For the past year college students have been hearing and probably feeling first hand the effects of the economy. Student loans are harder to get, interest rates are higher, available internships are down 20%, and stats on the staggering number of new graduates still unemployed leaves little to get excited about. So, what can [...]
