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 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...
by 0187289787602 | Apr 19, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village.” While most often applied to building community and raising children, this adage can be widely applicable to many other life endeavors including the job search process. You probably already seek at least a little...
by 0187289787602 | Apr 4, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
When looking for a job, the kind of environment in which you want to work warrants priority consideration alongside the other important issues like duties, expectations and salary. Just because you are good at what you do doesn’t mean you are going to be happy and/or...
by 0187289787602 | Mar 21, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
There is nothing quite like being notified that you’ve made it past the screening phase of the job search, and someone wants to interview you. This is the moment for which you’ve been practicing your interview skills with trusted friends. You’ve pictured this scenario...
by 0187289787602 | Mar 7, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
When looking for a job, it is easy to get overwhelmed in what feels like the minutia of the process. With so much focus and emotional energy going toward the end goal of actually landing a job, it’s no wonder that the many details of the process itself get lost. And,...
by 0187289787602 | Feb 29, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Any negotiation can make a person bristle or raise blood pressure. In fact, how many people admit they’ll do anything to avoid having to negotiate, haggle or even ask for anything? And, don’t we tend to sit back in awe of those who seem to have the guts to do it? But,...
by 0187289787602 | Feb 22, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
If you’re older than 50 and looking for advice to approach your job search, there are plenty of resources online to get your mental wheels in motion. After reviewing a variety of readings, I found Kerry Hannon’s article, “The 11 Biggest Mistakes Older Job Hunters...
by 0187289787602 | Feb 15, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Of all times the word networking really hits one’s ear, it is when it is used in conjunction with looking for a job. The word alone tends to evoke an emotional response. Those energized by the idea might enjoy talking with people, but they aren’t necessarily effective...
by 0187289787602 | Jan 18, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Among the many fears faced when looking for a job is how to best sell oneself to a potential employer. If you’ve been out of work for any period of time, for any reason, this fear can be exacerbated. By and large, though, gone are the days of shame or embarrassment...
by 0187289787602 | Jan 11, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Whether the research leg of the job search process is deemed exciting or intimidating, it must be done. In her article, “A New Model for Your Job Search – Part 5: Research,” Fredia Woolf points out that while the internet makes this process easier than ever, it also...
by 0187289787602 | Jan 4, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Whether you have started the New Year motivated to change your job or career as soon as possible, or you simply need to revisit your resumé file to make sure it is up to date, the task of creating or revising it can be incredibly daunting. Capturing your career to...
