Most people, at some point of their career wake up one morning and realize they dread the thought of having to go to work. Not because they didn’t get enough sleep or they don’t feel well, but because they hate their job! Often, however, it’s not the ‘job’ they really hate, it’s the company, boss, [...]
Where’s MY Big Break?
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
You’ve got the education. You’ve got the experience. Now, you just need your big break. This post reveals the results of a recent survey on the who, what, where and when of the BIG BREAK.
Even though we work ourselves to death getting that valuable education and work experience, we still need someone who “goes out [...]
Can People Be Branded?
July 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
If you’re like most people, you’re probably faithful to at least a couple of brands. Maybe it’s your favorite brand of rich and tasty ice cream or a particular shampoo that does more for your hair than any other. Certain brands command higher prices than others because they are perceived as superior.
If brands are so [...]
The 80/20 Barrier: Can Your Resume Get Beyond It?
July 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
Now let’s go on to today’s résumé advice.
A recent client of mine confirmed two points I believe are valid and I think you should take to heart if you are going to write your own résumé.
This senior level HR executive wrote a fairly strong résumé, but she was not getting the results she envisioned, and [...]
Are You a Middle Child? Generation X and Adlerian Birth Order or “Will the Baby Boomers Ever Retire?”
July 27, 2009 By 2 Comments
Were you born between 1964 and 1980? If so, you are part of a population cohort known as Generation X.
Disclosure #1– I have a Graduate degree in Psychology from the Alfred Adler Institute of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois. http://www.adler.edu/ The counseling paradigm I use is primarily Adlerian in nature, with a dash of Rogerian. Note: [...]
What the Heck is a Should Bee? (You’d Better Know)
July 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
Moms – Confidence Builders if Re-Entering the Workplace
July 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As a Stay At Home Mom embarks on a job search, there are many unique considerations that she has to address. We have touched on several of these in previous posts in this series, including building an effective resume, networking, and getting your family ready for your return to work. In this post, we address [...]
How Recruiters Hunt Qualified Candidates!
July 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Job candidates surmise recruiters spend the majority of their time on the Internet scouring resumes and social networking profiles in order to find candidates. However, good recruiters “hunt” their most qualified candidates. These qualified candidates are not generally concerned with their online web presence by building their brand, claiming their name with a domain and [...]
Is Your Resume Interview Worthy?
July 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The increasing competitiveness of today’s job market now requires a job seeker to be far more assertive in their overall job search, particularly when it comes to developing their career-marketing document – the résumé.
With a window of opportunity often as little as 10 seconds for the résumé to spark the reader’s attention, this demands a [...]
What a Background Check Can Uncover During Your Job Search
July 22, 2009 By 5 Comments
If you’re currently searching for a job, you know how daunting the entire process can become. Most of your time is consumed with finding job openings, networking, sending in resumes and hopefully going to interviews. If you have a successful interview and are being considered for employment, there’s another step you will most likely have [...]
Dorothy Tannahill-Moran 
Chris Perry 
