Posted in Career Mgt., Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude on Aug 17th, 2009
Being in a job that is right for you with the right fit, does increase job security. How? To begin, you are doing what you love and therefore doing it better than someone who isn’t the right fit. Your ideas will be more creative and come more often because it is something you are passionate [...]
Posted in Job Search, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Aug 15th, 2009
Saturday Evening RePost
Written by Kris Plantrich for and Reposted from Fox2 Detroit.
After recently reviewing the resume of a potential client I noticed again, common mistakes that lead to an ineffective resume. In order for your resume to do its’ job – which is to obtain interviews for you – your resume must be attention-grabbing and [...]
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 Help Others, Job Loss, Job Search, Networking, Positive Attitude on Jul 17th, 2009
Friday’s Free for All
Staying focused and finding ways to stop procrastinating can be difficult when you’ve got activities, decisions, or things to do that you really don’t want to do. I know… I fight it often.
I love learning new things, information finding new resources and new technology to help with my work and my clients. [...]
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 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 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 [...]
Posted in Job Loss, Job Search, Positive Attitude, jobseeker on Jul 6th, 2009
Monday’s PMA
Refreshed after a long, fun weekend I am hoping job seekers will jump back on the band wagon and recommit to working daily on their job search. If what you are doing isn’t working…change what you are doing.
Einstein’s definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. [...]
Posted in Career Mgt., Interview Prep, Job Search, Resume Devel., jobseeker on Jun 27th, 2009
Saturday Evening Reposted
Reposted with permission from VisualCV
If you are one of the lucky few that have been offered an interview lately, you have already done a few things right. To continue moving in the right direction you will need to demonstrate during the interview, your value to their company. Below you’ll find tips on how [...]
