Posted in Job Search, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jul 25th, 2010
As I talk with many candidates, the biggest frustration I hear is that there is no response to resumes they send out. Although many have worked hard to develop a large contact list, targeted specific companies of interest and have a specific system or plan in place to send out resumes, I find most do [...]
Posted in Career Devel., Job Search on May 5th, 2010
OK, so looking back over the last few weeks I realize I have been pretty lazy when it comes to maintaining my blog. I’ve got lots of ideas, and have even hand written partial articles while waiting for soccer games to start, but I haven’t finished any of the articles. Spring is a busy time [...]
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 Job Search, Social Networking on Jan 22nd, 2010
Social networking is vital in today’s job search. If a job seeker is not yet aware of the benefits of social networking, they may never be aware of their missed opportunities.
The most utilized and effective networks today are LinkedIn and Facebook and now Twitter. They are invaluable for establishing relationships with targeted contacts. These networking [...]
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, Job Search on Dec 28th, 2009
Lots of exciting things took place for me and ResumeWonders in 2009. I didn’t realize just how much had been achieved until I started this blog post. It was a wrap up of the year in preparation of 2010 goals and provided a surprising dose of pride when I realize all that I have achieved. [...]
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 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 Job Search, Networking, Positive Attitude, Social Networking, jobseeker on Sep 23rd, 2009
You’ve heard, as most of us have, that you get out of something, what you put into something. I remember hearing that from my parents, teachers and now – I find myself using similar analogies with my own kids and often, with my clients.
We all know what the economy is like right now, and how [...]
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 [...]
