29th November 2009
Accomplishments are an important part of your resume. They set you apart from your competition and give potential employers a reason to consider you above others with similar qualifications. Most people, however, find it difficult to write resume achieve...
23rd November 2009
If you are unhappy with your job chances are your career focus needs adjusting. Whether you've worked in your field for 20 years or five, anyone can find themselves on a career path that leads to dissatisfaction, frustration and less-than-adequate earning...
12th November 2009
If you are currently in a job search chances are you've been asked that question already. Undoubtedly, it is the most feared interview question, but one of the most common. It pays to be ready to answer it. helps to understand that the question is an inv...
09th November 2009
Your resume must capture the reader's attention within the first 15 seconds or risk being lost in the reject pile. One key success factor for your resume is its readability, that is, how easily and quickly the reader can absorb your information without l...
05th November 2009
Average sales people are a dime a dozen, but great sales people are hard to find. Unfortunately the best sales professionals usually aren't the best resume writers. They are busy making the sale and seldom take time to update their resume with their bes...
16th October 2009
With the doldrums of Summer hiring behind us, Fall is a great time to update your resume. Labor Day to Thanksgiving is typically an active interview season. Don't be late when opportunity knocks. If you haven't updated your resume in the past year the ...
08th October 2009
It is impossible to over prepare for a job interview. Just as a sales professional never leaves any issue of the sales presentation to chance, likewise a job seekers should never attempt to "wing" an interview. Make sure you are optimally ready for yo...
02nd October 2009
The most common concern among job seekers over 50 is that their resume tends to date them. While it's true that with age comes wisdom, it's also true that securing a great new job becomes challenging after a certain age. If you are a member of the baby ...
02nd September 2009
No doubt, this is a tough job market, and who knows when it will get better? With so many applicants for too few positions, it's no wonder employers ignore all but the top qualified candidates. Do you find yourself applying to positions that you are sur...
01st September 2009
Your cover letter has only one job. It is meant to entice the reader to open and read your resume. Sounds simple, but job seekers often stress as much over their cover letter as they do the resume. If this sounds like you, relax, there is a simple app...
13th August 2009
As a career coach there are resume questions that I'm asked by nearly every client. If you are a job seeker you've probably struggled with these same issues. Below are answers to many of the most frequently asked resume questions.
Q: How many pages s...
01st August 2009
Have you ever experienced brain freeze during a job interview? You are asked a question and your mind goes blank—it's horrifying. You lose composure as well as confidence. Your interview goes down hill from there. Brain freeze most often happens as a ...
31st July 2009
Undoubtedly, this is the toughest year on record to land a new job. Reaching your career goal will take courage and nerves of steel. Are you up to the challenge? Here are four tips for job-search endurance that will keep you on the right track toward y...
30th July 2009
Kids out of school? Yard work calling you? Home improvements asking for your attention? It's difficult to keep your job search productive during summer activities. Additionally, the interview process is often delayed longer than usual due to hiring manage...
