Rebooting Your Job Search

by: Karen Alphonse July 28, 2010

Last week, a client contacted me with the question, “How should I update my resume to meet this market?” I quickly realized that talking about updating the resume is just the beginning of the story because when seeking a new position, it’s not just about the resume anymore. It’s about making sure all written and media materials are in perfect alignment.

But, what does that mean?

Take a minute and survey all of the ways you are “out there” and accessible online (or all of the ways you could be …).

What Happens when a Volcano Rocks your World?

by: Fredia Woolf April 30, 2010

 My last blog, “In Praise of the Simple Life,” portrayed a state of mellowness and contemplative calm. How sad that such a balanced stance does not seem sustainable. Having thought I found the “answers” to dealing with the stresses and strains of work and life, let me share with you how my journey’s end sorely [...]

“I’ve landed!” One Woman’s Secrets to Finding a Job in a Tough Market

by: Fredia Woolf February 24, 2010

Tania Jones’ job search lasted ten months, one week and five days. She counted each one of them.

How Prospective Employers Look Beyond the Resume to find the “Truth” about Candidates

by: Fredia Woolf February 3, 2010

A critical differentiator between you and other equally qualified candidates competing for the same job is what people say about you.  These days, employers are taking more time doing background checks on people because the risk of hiring someone “blind” is just too great.  While criminal and credit screening may not be all that common, [...]

Job Search Refresher: Looking for a Needle in a Haystack

by: Fredia Woolf January 26, 2010

What is the current picture of the career marketplace?  Some statistics are downright dispiriting.  For example, the US Labor Department reports 7.2 million jobs lost in the US economy from December 2007 to December 2009, and a recent study shows that two thirds of those finding work are accepting jobs at 28% lower wages. The flipside of [...]

The Spicy Job Search Guide for 2010

by: Fredia Woolf January 5, 2010

Our friend Nicholas is back from the holidays.  He was determined to restart his job search with vigor and focus. But as so often before, this feeling of resolve and optimism has dissolved into sporadic activity and apathy.  So, what should Nicholas do to get his job search off to a great start for the new [...]

A fresh start for your job search

by: Fredia Woolf December 29, 2009

As a new year beckons, it’s time for new hopes and resolutions, and it’s time to let the struggles and disappointments of the old year just float away.  If you are seeking a new job, it is time to hatch your campaign plans and try new approaches with a fresh eye, renewed energy and passionate commitment.  [...]

Why developing your emotional intelligence is the most important tool in your job search

by: Fredia Woolf December 1, 2009

We all know changing jobs is one of the most stressful of human activities.  The job search itself can be a lengthy trial testing the hardiest of souls.  It is fraught with pitfalls, traps and treacherous moments that can derail you at any time.  Knowing how to use your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can make all [...]

Are all of your job search eggs in one basket?

by: F. Jay Hall November 17, 2009

Are all of your job search eggs in one basket? I once knew a guy who applied to about 100 jobs and got two call backs. First of all, those aren’t great odds and tells me something isn’t right. But, second, and even worse than the outcome of his odds, was that after he received the two [...]

Self-Sabotaging your Job Search

by: Fredia Woolf November 10, 2009

Have you ever wondered if there is something you are doing wrong in your job search? I am not suggesting that it’s your fault if your search stumbles or gets stale – it’s a very tough market out there – but there may well be times you do foul up.  So, if you do, what [...]