Oh woe is me, the sky is falling and other job search myths
ob seekers also suffer from “the sky is falling” viewpoint. They cry out:
There are no jobs
Jobs are all low pay
No one is hiring
Hiring managers don’t get back to me
The reality is the job seeker is not marketing properly.
Target company analysis is game-changer for interviews
Target company analysis is a new concept to many job seekers. However, it is something that every job seeker should be doing during their job search. I just finished writing a cover letter with a client seeking a role in Brand Management. She is very familiar with target marketing because it is part of what…
Read MoreMy 3 Words for 2019
You don’t need to write a three words blog post to recognize that it is important to clear your head and create definition for your life.
Read MoreConfusion: What is the 2019 professional resume?
Are you confused about what the 2019 professional resume should look like? When you check out articles of what a resume is online, you get differing answers. Your 2019 Professional Resume tells your story Regular readers know I preach this constantly but homegrown resumes I see tell me the message is not heard. Telling your…
Read MoreWhat’s the missing link in your success?
When I work with people, most admit that there is at least one thing missing in their career or life. It’s not so much that they just want success in the sense of riches or power but they want to reach specific life goals.
Read MoreHow to recognize a wrong career move
Identifying the right job is hard. Sometimes it is easier to stick with a job than move on to another job. All economies are hard to predict, kind of like marketing results. You can get different advice depending on who you look to for advice. Sometimes though, if you are constantly in angst before you go to work, it tells you that it is time to move on.
Read More7 reasons to keep your resume ready and LinkedIn updated
Is your resume ready for your next role? 2018 was a spectacular year for job seekers. The job market is robust with opportunity in healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and finance. This may make you think that you just have to apply online with your resume and you will get that next role. Sadly, that…
Read More3 secrets to correctly using Social Media for job search or communication
Correctly using social media is always a challenge. Strategies for using social media are all over the internet. However, there are three secrets to make your experience more successful. By correctly using social media especially if you are in a job search or using it for your business, you will gain the right kind of…
Read MoreKey to LinkedIn career success: LinkedIn Training
My feeling is that LinkedIn training and a robust LinkedIn profile is essential to job seekers. I see it as so essential that I don’t think job seekers in 2018 will be successful without a LinkedIn presence. People often ask why LinkedIn training as well as LinkedIn profile writing is included in all three resume…
Read MoreAre you standing apart or staying where you are at?
Standing apart. In today’s world, differentiating yourself is difficult. We have a herd mentality. Much of this comes from the “group think” of social media. The thought of standing apart is foreign to us. Don’t get me wrong, I love many things about social media. I love talking clients and friends a half a world…
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