Shades of Gray
As you can imagine, a resume writer is asked lots and lots of questions about how to craft a resume, how to conduct a job search, how to do things career related. Frequently, the “asker” is looking for a definitive…
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Assumptions, gifts and a dog named Louie
Ever received a package and you just “knew” what was inside without opening it? And you were wrong? Dawn Bugni shares a funny story wrapped in some valuable communication, reputation and differentiation lessons here on her blog. Enjoy.
Have You Ever Talked Yourself out of a Job – and Not Know it?
Many job seekers whether nervous or excited, tend to talk too much during an interview. In some cases it can even cause them to be passed over for the position. Have you ever talked yourself out of a job? Would…
Trick or Treat: Finding Ways to Hold Your Own Candy During a Job Search
Halloween is almost here and for many of the little beggars, finding the strength to stay motivated and excited throughout Halloween and Trick or Treating evening can be a difficult task. Job seekers also start out their job search with…
Favorite resources for job seekers
In this competitive employment market, a job seeker needs a variety of tools in their job search toolbox. Resources and information abound, both on and offline. Some of them wonderful, some of them … eh, not so much. To help…
Find Success in Your Job Search Using Your Shopping Savvy
Finding it hard to know what to do next in your job search? Feeling overwhelmed? Try thinking of your job search as a purchasing decision. What have you purchased lately that took some thought before making the decision? How did…
Job Seekers: Don’t Forget to Give Thanks
Finding a job in the current economic environment is a really difficult and demanding task. The attitude you project during your search affects you and your search, and leaves an image or feeling with others you are working with to…
Roundtable Discussion: Resume and Job Search Strengtheners
A successful job search begins with a strong resume and strategic networking as discussed in a recent online interview of the Resume Chicks by Keith Keller and Annmarie Cross of Career Success Radio. Read on to find out what top…
Job Search Tips Learned at a Girl’s Soccer Game
Taking cues from a girl’s soccer team in playing to win and working hard, a job seeker can easily improve their job search strategies. Those players that are driven and aware of their goals, skills and opponents skills are the…
Living the Dream
Have you been watching the Olympics along with most of the world? Are you finding the stories motivating? Job seekers can use these stories to motivate themselves in their own quest to find the right job and live the dream.…