4 Steps to Take if You Think You’re Being Laid Off
If you are one of those who has not prepared for this economic slump and massive job layoff, realize that it is never too late to take action. Perhaps, your company is planning to downsize, or has already taken steps and you are one of the casualties. What should you do now? How do you […]
Finding A Job Is A Job!
There are many steps involved in finding a job. Making sure that all of these steps are addressed is critical in landing a position, especially in today’s very competitive marketplace. If any of the steps are ignored or mismanaged, then the possibility of finding a suitable position for your skills and salary range may, in […]
How To Be Recession Proof
We’ve had 12 recessions since 1939 and we’re in the 12th one now. (Recessions are officially announced by the National Bureau of Economic Research). Economic trends project continued job losses of over 1 million more jobs by mid 2009. Whether you have a job or not, very few feel totally safe in today’s environment. What […]
How to Run a Successful Job Search Campaign
With all that is going on in the economy today many companies are forced to make cutbacks to their workforce. Unemployment is at the highest it has been in years in Florida. A rule of thumb for finding a position: for every $10,000 in salary per month, figure one month of job search time. So […]
Changing Careers May Require a Change in Your Resume Format
One resume does not necessarily fit all situations. Take for example someone who wishes to change careers, but does not have any specific work history to go with that change. How do you re-orient your resume so that it can show you in the best light, yet maintain credibility and still be an honest snapshot […]
Do You Really Need a Personal Objective on Your Resume?
After reviewing hundreds of resumes, I usually come across a personal objective at the very top of the resume. A personal objective is a statement telling an employer what the job seeker is looking for in the way of an employment position. Here is a typical example:Professional looking for a challenging position which effectively utilizes […]
