How to Access Employers through Proposal Marketing
Use Proposal Marketing and you'll be your own hot spot, opening gateways previously inaccessible. Hook up with those who have the power to hire you. Present a history or even an achievement-driven resume and your coverage is limited. Send a proposal to employer prospects and you'll gain more scalability to... Read More
Your Next Performance Appraisal: Make It Work For You
In the rush of everyday work, it can be difficult to think about your own career development. An appraisal is a key opportunity to identify your strengths, areas that need improvement and plans for your future.The questions below are designed to stimulate your thinking and to help you prepare for... Read More
Have Some PASTA with Your Interview
When cyclists prepare for a big race, they always make sure they load up on the carbs. It is not uncommon to have a pasta feed the night before an important event so that the athletes can store up some of the carbohydrates they will be burning up the next... Read More
The 10-Step Resume Critique
Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan upon first review by an employer. With that in mind, it is critical that your resume -- your "paper handshake" -- makes a positive first impression and compels the reader to put your resume in the "yes" pile and possibly... Read More
The Top 10 Ways to Manage Your Career
Many people in the last decade have experienced either a layoff or termination in their lives or the lives of somebody they know. While many of these people affected have experienced outplacement-consulting services, some have not and they may be in for a rude awakening - corporations no longer "take... Read More
Job Interviews: Plan Your Appearance to Make a Great First Impression
Your personal appearance is a critical component of that all-important first impression when you walk into the room for your interview.So plan ahead!Some people don't think about what they're going to wear until the morning of the interview. Then they scramble to find something that's appropriate, clean, and doesn't look... Read More
Creating Traffic Jams
It's hard to imagine why anyone would pick up a newspaper to find a job any more. With a seemingly endless array of career sites, mailing lists, corporate sites and newsgroups, job seekers have more options online than ever before. And the credit goes to the growth and advances in... Read More
Conducting an Effective Interview
An employment interview is a goal oriented conversation in which the interviewer and the applicant exchange information. Even though interviews are a poor selection tool for most jobs, they are often the primary method used in evaluating applicants. The main players in the job interview are the interviewer and the... Read More
Pebbles in Your Shoe Dont Only Hurt your Foot But Cause Back and Hip Problems!
CIO Magazine ran an article entitled, "Ten Mistakes CIO's Too Often Make" written by Susan H. Cramm, former CIO and vice president of IT at Taco Bell and CFO and executive vice president at Chevys, a Taco Bell subsidiary.I was thunderstruck by her ninth mistake---Pretend that your organizational weeds are... Read More
More Companies Using Job Interview Phone Screening
Planning and preparing before you begin to send out resumes could save you some embarrassing moments when you receive that unexpected call.You just never know when that phone is going to ring. Let's say the phone rings just as you are about to sit down for dinner, but this time... Read More
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The Dog Days of Job Hunting
Does a headline like this scare you? it should because... Read More
Job Search Techniques: Smashing The Gray Ceiling
For decades, women have chaffed at the invisible glass ceiling... Read More
Kick-In-The-Pants Job Search
Believe it: three obstacles will hold you back from your... Read More
Employment Law: Attendance Rewards - Legal Ramifications
If you were thinking of offering your employees special rewards... Read More
Telecommuting Resumes
Your resume needs to outline your skills and experience, as... Read More
Resume Writing - Tips and Advice
Job-hunting is not the most exciting thing in the world... Read More
Useless Resume Objectives
What's wrong with an objective on a resume? The problem... Read More
Dont Stop! Your Transition is Still Moving!
Q. I'm looking for a new job and plan to... Read More
Everyone Should Have a RED BALL in the Job Search
May I explain what about what a red ball means... Read More
Create A Rappin? Resume
(Percussion sounds emanating from who knows where while you listen... Read More
What Not To Include In Your Resume
Do you have a difficult time determining what does not... Read More
Reactions to Job Loss; Getting Past the Emotions
Without doubt, job loss through downsizing or redundancy, is a... Read More
Opportunities in Automotive Services Industries - How To Cash In
I believe it would be safe to say that the... Read More
How to Pick the Best Career for You: Part 3
Marketing-with-Intent precisely drives you to your target and with greater... Read More
Do What You Love, Love What You Do
Everyone dreams of a life full of love and adventure.... Read More
Your Resume is Just One of the Tools in Your Job Search
A resume is a tool. It allows employers to see... Read More
The Importance of Background Verification
Today's society has created an environment that requires business owners... Read More
Should I leave My Job?
Most of us have to work for a living. Since... Read More
It May Be Time to Walk in an Employers Shoes
If you are in a job search and aren't receiving... Read More
Career Killers to Avoid
Many professionals and managers are so involved in day-to-day crises... Read More
Applying for a Job in China
Working in ChinaWorking in China is very common now. Either... Read More
Hot Business Trends for 2004? And Beyond: Maybe One Will Turn Into a Creative Business Idea for You
I always look forward to the December issue of... Read More
Match, Meet, and Mesmerize at a Job Fair
Are you considering another trip through the career maze? Attending... Read More
Diplomats and Spies
"The Baratarian pirates also offered their services. Even though an... Read More
How To Find A Job Writing Grant Applications
Do you have what it takes to land a job... Read More
Ten Things To Do When You Really, Really Hate Your Job
1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how... Read More
Writing a Must-Read Cover Letter
If you want to land an interview, you'll need more... Read More
Just a Series of Choices
Steve's a pretty regular guy ? wife, 4 kids in... Read More
Resumes That Work: 3 Steps to More and Better Interviews
All of us involved with helping you get a new... Read More
How to Give Job-Winning Answers at Interviews
Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts... Read More
How to Write Cover Letters That Increase Your Chances of Winning an Interview
Submit a poorly written cover letter and the chances are... Read More
3 Secrets to Landing a Home-Based Position
Landing a telecommute position isn't easy. Finding them in the... Read More
10 Things to Do to Get the Job
10. Understand all of the opportunities available to you. Don't... Read More
Out Recruit The Competition
We hear from our clients that they "hope the candidate... Read More
Job Search Techniques: Smashing The Gray Ceiling
For decades, women have chaffed at the invisible glass ceiling... Read More
How To Find A Telecommute Job
The answer may be easier than you think, but there's... Read More
What A Former Stay At Home Mom Knows About Creating A Stunning Resume That You Dont
Recently I was asked to touch up a friend's resume.... Read More
How To Power Negotiate Your Next Bonus
A raise in your base salary is a permanent source... 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
Benefits of Mystery Shopping For Secret Shoppers
Mystery shoppers are people who are hired to scrutinize employees,... Read More
Avoid Mistakes and Gaffes in Your Job Resume
Having mistakes and gaffes in your job resume spell disaster... Read More
Success at Work : People Skills : Networking
Getting along with your co-workers is critical to yourhappiness and... Read More
Vocational Experts 7 Proposals to Solve the Unemployment Problem
The subject is constantly in the news and may decide... Read More
Ready to Move -- Anywhere!
"I have lived in this city all my life. My... Read More
Federal Job Search Strategies: 7 Tips to Help You Succeed
Despite constant calls by politicians and policy makers to reign... Read More
Why Well Produced Career Portfolios Are Replacing CVs
What is a Career Portfolio?The original portfolio used by artists... Read More
Resume Writing - Tips and Advice
Job-hunting is not the most exciting thing in the world... Read More
Ten Tips to a Job Winning Interview
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The... Read More
Have You Been Fired? Laid Off? No? You Will Be!
It's true. Things have changed. You need to know the... Read More
How to Get Hired by Being Obvious
If you want a drink of water, do you hire... Read More
Job or no Job: The Certainty of Uncertainty
Headline from AP via Yahoo News! January 11, 2005: "Chrysler... Read More
Should You Join a Modeling School for Petite Modeling?
If you are thinking of breaking into the petite modeling... Read More
Taking Your Words Seriously
When we ordered the stained glass window as... Read More
Tips on How to Write High Impact Letters of Recommendation
Congratulations. You've been asked to write a letter of recommendation... Read More
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a... Read More
Is Your Career Your Calling or Just a 9 to 5?
Do you remember your parents asking you what you want... Read More
Negotiate Better Job Offers with This Twelve-Point Checklist
You've been through an employer's interview process successfully and have... Read More
Is Pursuing a Career in Patent Law the Right Move for You?
What's It All About? The field of patent law is... Read More
Lets Talk About Trust
I agree with Brooker T. Washington, "Few things help an... Read More
Auto-Disqualification - When Your Resume Never Reaches the Decision Maker
How would you know if your resume did or didn't... Read More
The Recruiting Truth...Time Is Not On Your Side
In today's marketplace things are constantly changing and so are... Read More
Career in the Toilet?
Individuals not within their target career field may feel insecure,... Read More
Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves
Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves1.Do I have the... Read More
Do You Need Help Writing A Winning Cover Letter?
Your cover letter is critical to your success. It sets... Read More
Write Resume Keywords That Gets Your Application Read
As children we often used to read stories where magical... Read More
In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change?
Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and... Read More
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