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There are a handful of reasons people justify not creating a cover letter to include with their resumes. A popular theory is that the cover letter isn’t read anyway. I recently read where almost half of those hiring don’t read them. But, that tells me that almost half... by 0187289787602 | Sep 19, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Stop and think about those whom you consider “great leaders.” What makes them so? Are they the ones who know all of the ins and outs of an operation and could move mountains by themselves if need be? You know as well as I that the definition of a great leader is quite... by 0187289787602 | Sep 12, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
The amount of resources guiding the best ways to prepare for your job interview is almost immeasurable. In one, quick Web search, you have a multitude of articles at your fingertips showing you the way. In addition to the overlap of information from various sources,... by 0187289787602 | Aug 29, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
No matter the role you play during any given moment, your ability to listen tends to be a huge key to success in the relationship. Your ability to engage in listening – yes, engage in listening – is often determinant of a good outcome in any exchange. This skill is no... by 0187289787602 | Aug 22, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
You’ve conquered the initial phases of the job search, and you have been contacted for an interview! You already know how important it is to present your skills and abilities in ways that directly connect to the position at hand. But, you also know an interview is... by 0187289787602 | Aug 15, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I have to be honest that I don’t often hear people talk about the number of simultaneous job offers they receive. In fact, I can really only think of one example where a relative of mine had the opportunity to choose staying in his current position or being promoted... by 0187289787602 | Aug 8, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
Both my husband and I have had the privilege of working for supervisors who are known, by name and deed, around the country. The crazy part of these experiences is that neither of us was aware of the widespread prestige of these people until after working for them for... by 0187289787602 | Aug 1, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
It’s the interview prompt that can send a quick chill down your spine: “Describe a conflict you encountered with a coworker, and explain how that turned out.” And, when in a position where you want to demonstrate you are the ideal candidate with whom everyone can get... by 0187289787602 | Jul 25, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
You just had a great interview. You are certain you presented yourself well, and those interviewing seemed receptive to and interested in you. Even though you feel you did well, you still find yourself questioning if you conveyed what you needed to demonstrate you are... by 0187289787602 | Jul 18, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
No matter how much we anticipate and plan for anything in life, the outcome isn’t always what we hoped. For myself, I am quite peaceful about such an outcome if I can look back and see I did every, single thing I could to influence the one I wanted. It’s when, in... by 0187289787602 | Jul 11, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
No matter how much time and effort you give to the creation of your resume, the fact is that it isn’t going to receive a lot of attention from a hiring manager or recruiter before a decision is made whether or not to pursue your candidacy. That’s right: The very... by 0187289787602 | Jun 27, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I’m of the era where I typed my resume on the new-fangled personal computer, sent it out in a stamped envelope and waited for a phone call on the land line. Like many “of this era,” when it comes to looking for a job, the process is not just about simply finding the... by 0187289787602 | Jun 20, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I will never forget taking a $5K pay cut to leave one professional position for another. I was miserable in my job, so I put the word out to every, single person I knew that I was on the hunt. (That was quite a task given my brand of “putting the word out” predates... by 0187289787602 | Jun 13, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Management
When not at the computer or tending to life’s details, I am an amateur runner. I didn’t start running until I was pushing my 40th birthday, but I’m still at it almost a decade later. My secret to continued success is using a slew of motivators to get myself out there... by 0187289787602 | Jun 6, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Many stages of the job-search process require your attention to detail. And, within those stages are different steps that also need attention. Yes, it can be exhausting. But, each step is worthy of intentional focus and strategy. So, congratulate yourself when you get... by 0187289787602 | May 23, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I vividly remember interviewing for my very first professional job. I started it immediately after graduating college, and, I must confess, I took that job under the “whatever job I can get” umbrella. I admit I didn’t fully understand the position. I didn’t notice I... by 0187289787602 | May 16, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when job searching is just how personal it all feels. No one wants his or her body of work judged as not worthy of the job for which he or she applies. Not to mention, one’s very personal life is further involved when the job... by 0187289787602 | May 9, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Whether you are gainfully employed wanting to continue your professional education, or you are in between jobs and hope to fill in some experience gaps, online education is a great route to pursue. But, is this the kind of information that should show up on your... by 0187289787602 | May 2, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
One of the biggest steps every job seeker waits for in the process is the invitation to interview. While those chosen to interview is a significantly smaller number of the pool that applied, earning an interview is certainly not a shoe-in for the job no matter how... by 0187289787602 | Apr 25, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Eventually, there comes a point when you read a job opportunity, and you know you are the one for the position. You meet all outlined expectations. You have experience in this kind of position and field. You know, with great confidence, what you have to offer the...