Job search
Start with Balance in your life
People who know me will find this to be a hilarious topic. Balance is one of the things I hear everyone talking about today. Are you struggling to find balance? I couldn’t help but hear Jim Connolly speaking to me when I read his post, Have you been working this week? Jim also mentions Danny…
Read MoreWhat is stopping the YES in your job search?
Frustrating job search? Consider this: You applied for 50 jobs, you interviewed with 7, and you were a finalist in 3 positions. One company canceled the position. In the 2 other jobs, you lost out to someone else. This is frustrating, depressing, and makes you think you are never going to find a job. What…
Read MoreAre YOU Proactive or Reactive in your Job Search?
When a client called for an appointment, we talked about how the economy affects people’s choices. Investing, purchasing, or scheduling appointments, it seems like people are holding back. People choose whether to be proactive or reactive. Are you proactive or reactive? He said he believed things could change, but he was going to be proactive.…
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 MoreAvoid the find jobs online mindset and be hired quickly
A top job seeker question, “don’t you only find jobs online?” My brother-in-law was in Wausau (our home town) for a class reunion with his wife. We had brunch with them on Sunday. His wife asked how things were going. It was a pretty broad question but since I am the one working and my…
Read MoreHow to write your resume for high demand information technology jobs
Are you targeting high demand IT jobs? In other words, do you know what industries and skills are sought after by employers who need information technology? High demand IT jobs crosses industries Think about it! Information Technology is critical to success in: healthcare finance education manufacturing consumer product goods (CPG) construction retail insurance communication agriculture…
Read More9 doable action steps to plan for the unexpected
Why should you plan for the unexpected? When you are in the middle of a job search, it is hard to read advice about what you should have done differently. But since self-employment often parallels the way a job seeker feels, I understand the struggles you may be going through. Can I have a “Do-Over”?…
Read MoreJobsearch 101: Does your online activity match your brand?
When I work with you, I coach you how to ensure your online activity matches your brand. This is as simple as sharing content on LinkedIn in alignment with your area of expertise. Does your online activity truly match your brand? First of all, do you have any online activity? Are you sharing content on LinkedIn to…
Read MoreHow to interview with confidence!
One of the most common fears job seekers face is how to interview with confidence for the new job. The assumption when you go into the room is you are the only one who is nervous. This isn’t necessarily true. While some companies use trained interviewers, other interviewers only are part of the hiring process…
Read MoreHow to answer is it a good time to talk
We live in a time of interruptions, and this is something you need to keep in mind when scheduling your job interview call. 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…
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