How To Customize Your Search For Your Dream Job
In this bad economy, there are at least four people competing for the job that you want! Some of these jobs still haven’t been filled because job seekers don’t have the right skills to match certain positions. The Wall Street Journal reports that 52% of companies are having difficulty filling these positions. With such a […]
Career Coaching Tips = Success
How to Stand Out From the Crowd and Surpass the CompetitionWith numerous cut-backs, lay-offs and shut downs, the labor pool is growing and competition is increasing for openings at all levels. Hundreds may apply for a single job. So, how can you ‘stand out from the crowd’. Make use of the tools available to you […]
Personal Branding
What Employers Are Looking For in a Resume How often have I heard this from clients: A company I am interested in wants a resume and I do not now where to begin. I have an old resume, but I know it is not good. Resumes today are different than those of 15 or 20 […]
Next Steps after the Interview
There are a number of important steps to take after you go on any interview … Send a thank you note after the interview to each person with whom you spoke, thanking them for their time and the information they provided to you. If possible, mention something of interest to you that was said during […]
Gaining The Advantage Among Job Seekers
Do you know how to stay ahead of the competition? Over and over I hear job seekers tell me how difficult it is in this economy to get an interview with a prospective employer. The competition is fierce. The resume he or she is using is not working. Usually these comments are followed by: “and […]
Should You Have a Professional Develop Your Resume?
Does a professional resume really make a difference? In today’s competitive market place is it worth the money to have someone with resume writing experience develop your resume? As a job seeker you may ponder this approach as you begin your job search, especially when your current resume is ineffective in getting you that coveted interview. Here are some things […]