After Your Interview - What Must You Do Next?
Other than actually landing the interview itself and living through it, waiting after the interview and wondering whether you will get a phone call or a rejection letter can be one of the most difficult aspects of searching for a job. What you do after the interview should actually start... Read More
Yes, Ive Had Gaps In My Employment History--What To Do About It?
Yes, I've Had Gaps In My Employment History--What Can I Do About It?1. Honestly, there is not a single person who has not had SOME gaps in their work history. Anyone who says differently is someone who might not always tell the truth.2. So, you, job seeker have had some... Read More
Top Ten Reasons to Start A Catering Business
There is little doubt that Americans still have a deep abiding love for all things eatable. Despite the health craze that has forced Ronald McDonald to sport a jogging suit, Whoppers, Big Mac's, and French Fries is truly why we have fat thighs. So what's the answer? We need great... Read More
Staying In Shape
Why Lawyers Should Eat Bananas by Simon Tupman is a book that caught my eye both because of its unusual title and because I coach lawyers who are growing their practices. The book cover says it gives "Inspirational Ideas for Lawyers Wanting More Out of Life"Much of what Mr. Tupman... Read More
The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development
Career experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and Transition. Learning the characteristics of each stage... Read More
Four Simple Steps To Better Results With Your Resume
Is every job description you read the same? No.Is every job you submit your resume to the same? Of course they aren't.If all these job descriptions are different, why do you submit the same resume?Every day, people send the same generic resume out as though each position was identical and... Read More
Acceptance is the Answer to All Our Problems
Many people today have lost jobs after decades of service; many others suffer within jobs they can see no way out of. In order to survive a painful job loss ? indeed, any type of painful loss ? we must come to some acceptance. How does one find acceptance amidst... Read More
10 Tips For Writing A Professional Résumé
1. Start with an attractive layout. Use bold and italics to highlight key points.I do not recommend downloadable templates because they are very generic and dull. Get creative but not crazy. You can use a little touch of color if you are modest.2. Justify the text instead of using left... Read More
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a minute. Wouldn't that be somewhat presumptuous if I were to ask the interviewer questions?" No. The truth of the matter is they want to see that you have enough intelligence and business sense to ask questions requiring informative answers. Most... Read More
Dont Stop! Your Transition is Still Moving!
Q. I'm looking for a new job and plan to work with a career consultant next month. Meanwhile, I'm working on the garden and some friends are coming to stay for a week.A. When you're in serious transition, a week can be a long time. Time sneaks away and you... Read More
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Resume Objectives ... The Hidden Pitfalls
Why Use Resume ObjectivesBefore we can discuss the pitfalls you... Read More
Job Search Lessons From The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a game but, like sports in... Read More
Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One
To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge... Read More
Business Dress for Women: Making Impact
Buying a suit can be an important investment when you... Read More
Smokin? Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview
You're nervous. You're so nervous that you crave a smoke.... Read More
What Do Employees Wish for Most (And How To Get It)
What do many employees wish for at work? A bonus... Read More
Build Your Career Decision By Decision
Do you dislike making decisions and avoid the challenge whenever... Read More
We Rejected Your Résumé Today
Hi, I am Mr. Employer.Even though you think I can... Read More
Your Interview Questions Are a Serious Matter
Of course interviews are mainly about you answering the questions... Read More
Resume Writing Tips
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Cover Letter Sample -- For the Corporate Flight Attendant
Writing a cover letter to send with your résumé can... Read More
80,000 Americans Work in the Oil Change Industry
There is a huge shortage, which effects franchises costs in... Read More
What Not To Include In Your Resume
Do you have a difficult time determining what does not... Read More
Who Should Write Your Resume?
This is a question we get a lot. It seems... Read More
7 Steps to Interviews that Win the Job
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The... Read More
How to Get Hired by Being Obvious
If you want a drink of water, do you hire... Read More
Working with Recruiters: 5 Critical Words for Candidates
As professional recruiters working both retained and contingency search assignments,... Read More
Are Your References Ready?
One of the most common forms of background check performed... Read More
Job Dissatisfaction
Job dissatisfaction is a driving force behind individuals seeking employment... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunities for New Graduates
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Career Opportunities for New GraduatesThis... Read More
Dont Forget to Say, Thank You
One of the biggest mistake for job seeks is to... Read More
Stop Whining and Ask For What You Want!
When you want something, the best way to get it... Read More
Should You Seek Temporary Or Contractual Employment While Searching?
According to US Department of Labor statistics, the average time... Read More
Learn a Language for Career Advancement
To learn a language for career advancement is one of... Read More
Moving Without A Job: Should You Move to the Location of Your Dreams and THEN Look for a Job?
Moving without a job will challenge your identity -- but... Read More
The Perfect Resume
The perfect resume presents hiring managers with a... Read More
Behaviour To Climb The Stepping Stones To Career Success
The heading of this article could just as well have... Read More
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Get Yourself a Pay Rise
Many employees do not care too much for their bosses... Read More
How ToTalk Your Boss Into Giving You A Salary Increase
* If you believe you deserve a salary increase, ask... Read More
Mastering the Job Interview - 5 Tips to Make Yourself Irresistible to the Interviewer
So you've figured out, more or less what you want... Read More
Ten Healthcare Fields That Cant Wait To Hire You
Healthcare is one of the hottest career fields in America... Read More
For Effective Decisions, Look Beyond Career Stereotypes
You've probably been taught not to stereotype people based on... Read More
Whats Stopping You from Getting Your Next, Good Job?
This question comes up often when I'm working with someone... Read More
Job Search - 6 Tips to Boost Your Campaign
Does your job search feel like a big weight on... Read More
How You Can Find Freelance Writing Employment
How can you find writing jobs? Do you have proven... Read More
Why Are 95% of Job Applicants Not Called Back?
Have you been desperately looking for a job and keep... Read More
Reviving Your Resume
A resume may not be who you are, but to... Read More
The Last Minute Interview
Your breath catches in your throat - at last, an... Read More
What Every Employee Should Know About How to Overcome Boredom
Do you find yourself easily becoming bored or tired at... Read More
How to Make Your Career Change Easier
Despite what your grandmother told you, life is not supposed... Read More
When the Teacher Becomes the Student
A relationship expert once said that during an argument, there's... Read More
Freelance Work: The Changing Face of Employment
The world sure is changing, and if you look at... Read More
What is a Career Anyway?
A career is the sum total of all of your... Read More
8 ?Thurvival Skills? for 05
Just what is a "thurvival skill?" It's a skill that... Read More
Last Year Physician Resident Checklist
Here is a last year resident checklist not to forget:LICENSING:Licensing... Read More
Personal Grooming: 8 Top Reasons Why You Can?t Take It For Granted In Your Career
Most people when they landed "the dream job" after an... Read More
Tips on Finding Employment as a Corporate Flight Attendant
I will not pretend that this is the easiest topic... Read More
Listening for Interview Success
Yes I know that we usually think of interviews as... Read More
How To Find A Job Writing Grant Applications
Do you have what it takes to land a job... Read More
Phone Interviews: Prepare to Ace Them!
More companies are saving time and effort by doing initial... Read More
Learn a Language for Career Advancement
To learn a language for career advancement is one of... Read More
Career Change: From Suits & Sales to Boots & Rails
Peter Humleker had it made. As the general manager of... Read More
Moving Without A Job: Should You Move to the Location of Your Dreams and THEN Look for a Job?
Moving without a job will challenge your identity -- but... Read More
A Job is Not a Job
It only happened on Mondays. Sometimes I escaped... Read More
5 Simple Rules for A Great Job Interview
Many years ago, when I was a young job-searching greenhorn,... Read More
Mastering The Lunch Interview
Interviews can be nerve-racking, brain-draining, headache-inducing experiences. These days, recruiters... Read More
How You Can Find Opportunities For Foreign Language Proof Reading Work
For those who are fluent in another language, foreign language... Read More
An Alternative to Hiring Employees
Current trends in business are conspiring to create a revolution... Read More
Free Resume Template: The ONLY One Youll Ever Need
WARNING: This article is likely to make you mad.In fact,... Read More
Are Your Intentions Clear in Your Job Search?
1. Do you REALLY know what you want?2. Do you... Read More
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Get Yourself a Pay Rise
Many employees do not care too much for their bosses... Read More
Work Attitude Ethics For Progress
This "fruit for thought" article is for all human beings,... Read More
Making The Best Of Yourself At Interview
You are just about to leave university You are just... Read More
How NOT to Write a Resume
You can learn a lot about how to do something... Read More
Can You Tell Me Something About Yourself!
Interview Question, "Tell Me Something About Yourself?""Tell me about yourself"... Read More
Update Your Resume Today
A friend was just promoted to a position of vice-president... Read More
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