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6 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
Doing a job search isn’t on the top-ten list of fun things to do; I think we can all agree with that. It can be tough to stay energized when you do it in such a solitary way. You do things that you get no feedback on, like apply for an online job, and then [...]
Resumes: One Size Does Not Fit All!
When it comes to creating a resume, many job seekers rely on templates in their word-processing software, ones they find online, or reusing someone else’s resume format they think looks nice. While it’s certainly helpful to get ideas from other resumes you see, it’s generally a bad idea to use a “standard” template or design.
No [...]
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search (and How to Fix It!)
The job search is fraught with challenges, daunting obstacles, and cutthroat competition. Every day, job seekers deal with high unemployment rates, companies cutting headcount instead of hiring, and rapidly changing job markets – and that’s only the beginning.
For millions of job seekers across the planet, the biggest obstacle of all is themselves.
That’s right. Job seekers are sabotaging themselves each and [...]
Useful Tips for Searching for Jobs Online in 2012
With record numbers of applicants for virtually every job, the employment market is more competitive and challenging than ever before.
An effective job search is crucial if applicants are to be successful. Many vacancies are closed in record time for new applicants and finding that potential job opportunity when it reaches the board can sometimes be [...]
Survey Signals Grim Outlook by Employees
Recently, Joanie Ruge, Sr VP and Chief Employment Analyst for Randstad (world’s second largest HR and staffing firm) released the results of an employee-attachment index survey. This survey is conducted quarterly by Randstad to measure various factors in the workforce which may impact productivity and retention. Ms Ruge said: “It seems that even though some [...]
Personal Branding
How Employers View Your Online Presence
It’s common to hear, these days, about how important a strong online presence can be in a job search… and it is! It’s highly likely, in today’s job market, that at some point in the hiring … [Read More...]
What is Career Branding?
Personal Branding (PB) + Relationship Capital (RC) = Career Branding (CB)PB + RC = CBWhy does this matter?The answer is simple. If you work the formula you will have more successful … [Read More...]
Googling Yourself Is Not So Faux Pas
Honest question: Do you ever Google yourself?I do. I also think that although it may seem a little vain or self absorbed to look up your online persona, it’s also strategic. Your online … [Read More...]
Job Search
6 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Search
Doing a job search isn’t on the top-ten list of fun things to do; I think we can all agree with that. It can be tough to stay energized when you do it in such a solitary way. You do things that … [Read More...]
4 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Job Search (and How to Fix It!)
The job search is fraught with challenges, daunting obstacles, and cutthroat competition. Every day, job seekers deal with high unemployment rates, companies cutting headcount instead of … [Read More...]
Useful Tips for Searching for Jobs Online in 2012
With record numbers of applicants for virtually every job, the employment market is more competitive and challenging than ever before.An effective job search is crucial if applicants are to be … [Read More...]
Resumes
Resumes: One Size Does Not Fit All!
When it comes to creating a resume, many job seekers rely on templates in their word-processing software, ones they find online, or reusing someone else's resume format they think looks nice. While … [Read More...]
Why Personality Tests Are Important for Your Resume
Personality tests, like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment, will test your natural preferences to help you to recognize and understand your personality type. There is no right or … [Read More...]
What Your Resume Needs to Show About You
When decision makers read a resume, what are they looking for?Experience & SkillsThe first rule in reviewing a resume is to see whether you possess the skill sets and prerequisite experience … [Read More...]
Interviews
4 Things Every Employer Loves to Hear From a Candidate
If you’re a job seeker on this site, I know exactly what you’re looking for.You could be perusing your favorite blog or double-checking your Facebook newsfeed, but you’re here instead – … [Read More...]
The Salary Question
One of the common questions job seekers have is "What's the best way to handle the salary question?"When an employer asks in the application process or in the interview, what they've earned in the … [Read More...]
How Employers Hear Your “True Stories”
Most people have some point in their career where they have legitimate grievances about a previous company, boss, co-worker, or corporate culture. Every company, even the best ones, are imperfect and … [Read More...]
Social Media
How to Use Short Substantive Soundbites on LinkedIn
When discussing resumes or LinkedIn profiles, I often say it's more effective to write in "short substantive soundbites" instead of long sentences or paragraphs. People are often confused by what I … [Read More...]
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Holding You Back?
You’ve probably heard others rave about LinkedIn as a job search tool - mentioning that recruiters have contacted them through the site, or that they’ve been approached by hiring managers, just on … [Read More...]
How to Show Off Accomplishments on LinkedIn
Over the years, LinkedIn has become an important component for recruiting, as well as showcasing work promotions and accomplishments. Companies often scan profiles to identify potential new hires, … [Read More...]
Networking
The Bottom Line About Using a Recruiter
As a resume writer and career coach who spent over two decades as a recruiter and managing partner of an executive search firm, I am constantly asked “how do you get a recruiter to present you to … [Read More...]
Why You Need an Out of the Blue Network
Whether you are currently employed or in transition, there is nothing more encouraging then an unexpected phone call or email from someone in your network or an executive recruiter asking you to … [Read More...]
How Do Employers Judge Professionalism?
Conventional wisdom says that job seekers ought to present a professional image to potential employers. While a majority of people agree that’s the case, there is a variety of opinion as to what a … [Read More...]
Career Management
Career Management: Sometimes You Have to Go Out Before You Go Up
The ongoing path of our careers is never a straight line. Based on opportunities and business conditions we end up zigzagging our way from one position to another. Sometimes we even take a step … [Read More...]
3 Things Your Career Counselor Won’t Tell You
The job search can be taxing -- and if an opportunity for help arises, you should seize it. Many times, this opportunity will come in the form of a career counselor. If you decide to visit a career … [Read More...]
7 Tips to Follow When You Don’t Want to Be in Charge Anymore
Many people aspire to be in charge – to be the boss and manager. Being in management is one of many career destinations. You may think you would be very good at the helm of a group and have many … [Read More...]
Everything Else
Survey Signals Grim Outlook by Employees
Recently, Joanie Ruge, Sr VP and Chief Employment Analyst for Randstad (world’s second largest HR and staffing firm) released the results of an employee-attachment index survey. This survey is … [Read More...]
Start Your Career Off on the Right Foot This Year
Alright, the holiday season euphoria is over. Now it is time to get your job search and/or career back on track. That said there is one more week to take advantage of my 15% services discount that … [Read More...]
Survey Shows Serious Gaps between Employers and Employees
Recently, Eileen Habelow, Senior Vice President of organizational development for Randstad (world’s second largest HR and staffing firm) released the results of an employee attachment index survey. … [Read More...]
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