During your job search, you need to make yourself visible. Let people know you are an expert. Here are just a few ideas to do that. This can do wonders for your job search, so don’t be shy! Share your knowledge. Linkedin – Join and be visible on Linkedin groups that are relevant to the […]
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Career Change: How To Make it Happen
There are so many people who dream of making a career change. What can you do? How do you make that happen and get where you want to go? Don’t get stuck! The answer? Explore, explore, and explore some more. And, be open to opportunities. Monetary gain isn’t necessarily the most important factor at least […]
Facebook For Job Search
It is not unusual for me to hear job seekers talk of their lack of interest in using social media to help them get a job. They are overwhelmed by it all and as I call it “frozen in time” to the days where social media didn’t matter. But those days are gone and so […]
Free Resume Reviews – careerconnector.org
I have mentioned Career Connectors (check them out at careerconnector.org) several times in my prior blog articles. **You can see me at the Scottsdale meeting this Thursday, December 12th at their Scottsdale location where I will be reviewing resumes for those that are interested. Check out their website for meeting times. ** It is a great […]
Layoffs aren’t over
In the last year, I have read about and seen signs that the job market is slowly showing signs of recovery. Inquiries for my resume services were from those who were ready to move on from their current positions, not because there were layoffs as had been the case during the downturn. Clients were finding […]
From Jobseeker to Entrepreneurship
Some of you have been thinking about it for a long time. Others only thought about it as a last resort. And many will never give it a thought at all. Let’s face it, it isn’t for everyone. What am I talking about? Entrepreneurship. I have had a number of clients decide it is time […]
National Career Summit for Job seekers- Free Virtual Conference
There is a virtual conference for job seekers, so you can attend no matter where you live. 24 of the top career experts will be speaking. I know I will be listening so that I can continue to guide my clients on the top strategies to prepare for a job search, create high impact resumes […]
6 Job Interview Tips to Get It Right
I get a lot of questions about job interviews. Sometimes clients want general advice and sometimes they have specific questions. Here are some general points that all interviewees can benefit from. I am going to break up the following six bullets about interviewing into a three-part series and present two at a time so it […]
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SEEKERS
It is important to network during your job search, both online and face-to-face. The more you mingle, the more you have a chance to make the right connections and hear about opportunities. Those of you who aren’t sure how to get started, here are a few ideas. A. Using social media to network is critical […]
Maximizing Linkedin
Here is an excellent article on LinkedIn (LI) with tips on how to get noticed by recruiters. It’s written by Laura Smith-Proulx who always gives great advice. She starts out talking about keywords and makes sure you include them in all sections, from your header to the summary and your position descriptions. Why is it so important? […]