The telephone has always played an important role in the job search but since cell phones have changed the rules somewhat, let's revisit how to best use your phone in the job search. 1. → Should I put my cell phone number on the resume? In ...
Tag Archive: proactive
I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane
2010 is a year of changes, doing things different for me. When I decided to resign from Wausau Whitewater as the Operations Manager, I had many reasons. But one was ...
How do you start your day?
Mohammed Al-Taee asked question on his Facebook page about a statement of who a skillful employer will hire... it included "stupid people" and Mohammed asked myself, Heather Coleman, and Walter Akana if we had an answer. It wasn't where I planned ...
Create a Chain Reaction
Sunday, for me, means worship. My church is blessed right now with an abundance of talent and enthusiasm. This morning, PS 150, our praise band was getting the first song on the way. "Better is One ...
Cultivating Networks —> Your Elevator Speech
Optimizing your Career Fair Experience #2 Elevator speaking Perhaps you are familiar with an elevator speech, perhaps you have written one, perhaps you are clueless as to what one is. ...
When fog blurs your view, ask your friends
I don't do it on purpose and I don't plan it... but I have this helping personality and it is always out there. If I see a need or see a friend reaching out, I figure out if I can help. Maybe you are like that ...
LinkedIn or LinkedOut
In December, I detailed how I started with LinkedIn, since then my LI community has grown and I periodically take time to see what is happening with my contacts. As a career professional, I value the way social networking enables people to understand ...
My Journey with LinkedIn
Do you ever think you are going to do something and get partially into it and then back out? This was my experience with LinkedIn. I thought I would share that journey in case you too struggle with the same questions or fears. As a member of the career management community, I have the inside track ...