Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing - Part One
To begin, make a decision to discard any former knowledge learned about the "rules" of resume and cover letter writing. People commonly become stuck in "bad" writing habits from a time gone by.It is almost a certainty that since you last wrote your resume, much has been learned and even... Read More
Job Hunting Tips: Containing Anxiety
It hangs from the ceiling above your bed while you toss through the night hours. It waits inside the door of every employment office you enter. It dogs your footsteps as you pound the job search pavement. It lounges in an empty chair as you crawl through another desultory interview.... Read More
Job Interview Preparation - What Employers Are Looking For
When an employer decides to conduct an interview with you, there are certain things that they are looking for from you. Naturally, you are likely to focus on these things during an interview, but you should remember all of the tips in this manual because following those tips is what... Read More
5 Steps to a New Job
The economy is picking up, budgets are new, positions are open and companies are hiring. Now is the time to rev up your job search efforts. Use these tips to dramatically improve your results.Get on the job boards and make sure you setup search agents so you get a daily... Read More
Experience Hear-See-Do
Research indicates that we retain only 10% of what we hear; 20% of what we see; 65% of what we hear and see; but 90% of what we hear, see, and do.Every day at work we demonstrate Hear-See-Do when we use a combination of our knowledge, wisdom and skill to... Read More
Get In The Game With a Stellar Resume
During the job hunter's market of the 1990's, employers were settling for less than qualified candidates because the candidate pool was so small. Job hunters were able to name their price and employers were meeting their demands.The job climate is much different today than it was a few years ago.... Read More
15 Tips for Writing Winning Resumes
The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. It's difficult to know where to start or what to include. It can seem like an insurmountable task. Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning resume. ... Read More
Avoiding Tire Kickers as Job Seekers
With the economy heating up and employment prospects opening up after years of dormancy, it is more critical than ever for employers to understand that unfortunately, career "tire kickers" still exist in the marketplace. Demand for quality talent, especially at the senior executive level, still outweighs supply. Tire kickers' waste... Read More
Build Your Career Decision By Decision
Do you dislike making decisions and avoid the challenge whenever you can?Take heart. Look around and you will find you have plenty of company.Management psychologists Irving L. Janis and Leon Mann say people tend to be "reluctant decision makers" because they are "beset by conflict, doubts and worry." They explain... Read More
How to Tell if You are Fired and Just Dont Know It
No one should be fired and be surprised about it. There are always warning signs. The trick is in learning how to recognize the signs and to have a plan of action. Many time subtle hints are given that allude to the ax falling.Here is a checklist of early warning... Read More
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Why Choose A Professionally Written Resume?
Good question, considering that nowadays you can find many useful... Read More
Telecommuting Website (Part Two)
Last article I discussed why a telecommuter would benefit from... Read More
A Career in Image Consulting
You might have seen them while watching TV shows such... Read More
Working in Dubai
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is one of the... Read More
Do Dream Jobs Really Exist?
More than four out of ten thirtysomething professionals want to... Read More
Franchising Offers NO Guarantees --
You have to ask --- IS a FRANCHISE FOR YOU?There... Read More
Factual Employment Screening Part 2
An Employment Screening OutlinePolicy DevelopmentA policy of Factual Employment Screening;... Read More
Does Your Resume Lack Vision?
You're just getting over the shock of having become unemployed.... Read More
Unlimit Your Life!
Do you have a tendency to think in absolutes?Is everything... Read More
3 Questions No Job Seeker Ever Wants To Be Asked?
Employer and interviewers expect you to answer tough question during... Read More
Successful Job Search: Knocking Out The Competition
Most of the time, competition stimulates us, gets our juices... Read More
Feedback: Take It or Leave It ... But Get It
The expense was substantial. An immersion workshop with twelve participants... Read More
Does Your Resume Have What It Takes To Survive The First Cut?
Qualifications" or "Personal Profile") uses bullets and succinct wording to... Read More
Resume Writing - Importance of a Professional Summary
The Summary is the preview of your entire resume. This... Read More
10 Major Signs of Job Dissatisfaction
The New Year is a great time to analyze your... Read More
Job Search: The End of the Line
There is an end to the job search tunnel!It has... Read More
Resume Writing - Get That Job
Looking for a new job, whether it is with a... Read More
Hospital Staff at Great Risk of Attack and Injury Whilst at Work
There are millions of people working extremely hard every day... Read More
How Hedgehogs Hire
In my last column, I explored Jim Collins' "hedgehog" principle,... Read More
Showing Appreciation to Workplace Un-Sung Heroes
Millions of Un-Sung Heroes are born every minute! They are... Read More
Crafting A Stellar Career Summary For Your Resume
Are you a career changer? Or, are you satisfied with... Read More
Top Career Advice ... More Choices and A Better Way of Life
Why Career Advice Is So ImportantChoosing a career presents a... Read More
Who Do I Have To Kill To Get A Job?
I have had more than my amount of trouble in... Read More
18 Career Enhancement Caveats
Core value investing in your careerMany people walk through their... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: Read, Dont Copy
The resume objective statement is typically something that trips people... Read More
Are Your Intentions Clear in Your Job Search?
1. Do you REALLY know what you want?2. Do you... Read More
Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Try, Try, Again
This article relates to the Career Opportunities competency and explores... Read More
An RX For Your Résumé
Whether you are an accountant, virtual assistant, or a corporate... Read More
De-Bunking The ?Follow Your Bliss? Myth
Hello Fellow Seekers!I don't know about you? but I'm pretty... Read More
How To Find A Telecommute Job
The answer may be easier than you think, but there's... Read More
Preparing For Your Job Interview: What You Need To Know To Be Successful
In the limited time an interviewer has with you, their... Read More
Think About a Nursing Degree
If you decide to get a degree in nursing, there... Read More
The Fallibility of Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing has become rampant across industries, more so in... Read More
The Top 10 Ways to Achieve Balance in Your Life
1. Define Success for YourselfClarify and write down what success... Read More
Effective Networking Skills: The Art Of Taking Your Job Search To A Whole New Level
Your network consists of family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and former... Read More
Interview Tips, How to Get the Job You Want
Enter into a state of relaxed concentration. This is the... Read More
Dont Forget to Say, Thank You
One of the biggest mistake for job seeks is to... Read More
Making Sure You Get a Good Reference
You've had 3 interviews with a potential employer and they've... Read More
The Top 10 Mistakes Job Seekers Should Avoid In Contacting An Employer
There are numerous tools and resources available to guide job... Read More
3 Creative Job Search Tactics
It's a fact: the best jobs attract loads of competition.... Read More
Get That Job: Mastering Job Interviews
I've heard it said?in fact, it might well have been... Read More
Employment Screening Today ? Are Online Database Searches Enough?
In today's employment environment, HR managers are faced with the... Read More
Unlimit Your Life!
Do you have a tendency to think in absolutes?Is everything... Read More
Resumes That Rock (16 Expert Tips)
It's never too early to update your resume, even if... Read More
Networking Masterclass - Part 2 Practicing Altruism
Practicing Altruism The 'Golden Rule' occurred in the Greek and... Read More
Now, Do You Have Any Questions?
"Who is that hot babe in the picture?" isn't the... Read More
What Students and Parents MUST Know about Student Loans
A student loan helps you get through college. Then you... Read More
Overcome Interview Nerves: Be Better Prepared than Your Interviewer
Although interview preparation is everything it's sad to say that... Read More
Fuzzy Headed Job Goals Lead to a Fuzzy Headed Life!
May I clarify in this article what I believe to... Read More
Waiting for Lightening to Strike
Author and management guru, Peter Drucker says, "People adjust to... Read More
Getting Past Fear
Have you gotten tons of career advice, solicited and unsolicited?... Read More
How to Make More Job Contacts Faster, through Viral Marketing
Are you in the job market? Sick of every blog-byte... Read More
Air Liquide: Driving Liquid Air
Have you ever heard of liquid air? The process of... Read More
Job Interviews -- The Real Reasons Why You Need to Follow Up
Effective follow-up after a job interview is often a key... Read More
Self-Knowledge: The Key To Finding The Right Career Direction
Your career, like any journey, has a beginning, an end... Read More
A Career With The FBI
Do you have what it takes to become an FBI... Read More
Resurrecting the Perfect Resume, Part Two
Are you in denial about the lifelessness of your resume?... 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... Read More
Getting the Job thats Right for You
I'm the type of person that considers a healthy, enjoyable... Read More
Make Your Resume Keyword Rich and Scanner Friendly
If you haven't looked for a job recently, there are... Read More
Seriously Impress at Your Interview With These 7 Hot Tips
So you've managed to secure a job interview for a... Read More
Career Change: Success Tips
Successful career change is based on first making an honest... Read More
Make a Good Living Doing What You Love
Don't let anyone talk you into going to college when... Read More
Seminars: Why Are They Popular, and What Advantages/Disadvantages Are There to Attending One?
Seminars dealing with "special topics" have actually been around for... Read More
Age Discrimination is Alive and Unwelcome Here!
Common sense appears to be a rare commodity these days.... Read More
The Top Ten Strategies of A Great Interview
You've just received a call to interview with your dream... Read More
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