Posts by Julie Walraven
How to answer is it a good time to talk
We live in a time of interruptions. A few people still ask is this a good time to talk. Is this a good time to talk? How do you answer the question is this a good time to talk? Most people don’t answer it honestly. Rather they may say sure when you really don’t have…
Read MoreHow much is your Career Worth?
How much is your career worth? For some people, they find their meaning in life through their career. The value they would put on their career is very high. For others, they don’t even believe they have a career. If you were to define your career worth, how would you value it? People I work…
Read MoreIdentify your resume stories not your job description
Resume stories at one time brought questioning glances and raised eyebrows. Today’s resume evolved significantly and serious job seekers at least know there is such a thing as resume stories. Yet even with improved education about resumes, most people are still trying to write job description resumes. How do you transform a job description resume to one…
Read MoreTwitter job search, back when Twitter was young
People ask me about a Twitter job search and it always gives me pause. Yes, I loved Twitter when Twitter was young but it isn’t the same. Is it me or is it Twitter? I joined Twitter in October 2008 as I started to explore social media in general and social media job search. It…
Read More4+ Reasons you should always use voicemail
Job seekers often don’t like to use voicemail. They figure no one will call them back or they don’t know what to say. However, this leaves potential job and networking opportunities on the table. Why should you always use voicemail? #1 People are not always available to answer your call. You might assume when someone…
Read MoreEnd of an Era, New World Ahead – Career Redirection
End of an era. Many people wish they could start over. Career redirection or career reinvention is popular with job seekers but scary at the same time. Note: this post was originally published in December 2009. I brought it over from the old site and left it the way I originally wrote it as a…
Read MoreHow to avoid bunny trailing in job interviews
What is bunny trailing? The Urban dictionary defines it as rabbit trail: veering off subject or of the point of the conversation A story or explanation leading nowhere. making statements with no real purpose just for the sake of stating it. “Dude, I just wanted you to explain to me how to get to Wendy’s, you’re…
Read MoreAre you holding the future hostage?
What does holding the future hostage mean? Too many people throw in the towel early when things don’t go right. If you hold that attitude, I can guarantee you will fail. Every day you can start over and do it over. No matter how far you are from January 1, a day when people traditionally make plans…
Read MoreStop hating calendar apps, you can still have a phone conversation
Full disclosure. I use a calendar app and I love it. But I notice people I respect complaining on Facebook about calendar apps as being impersonal or a lesser choice than the phone. Why I love calendar apps After years of playing tag on the phone or email with people when trying to find a…
Read MoreHow often should I change my LinkedIn Summary?
As I write the LinkedIn Summary for the leaders who are my clients, it is a big deal to get it done once. However, like anything online, your LinkedIn profile is not static and your LinkedIn Summary should transform. Evaluate your LinkedIn Summary regularly Does it resonate with your brand? Are you showcasing the skills…
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