Resume Writing
Identify 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 originally wrote it as a reminder to me of changes I made in my life. In addition, it…
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 MoreJob Seeker, 2 easy tips to improve your professional image
You hope to make a good first impression and have a professional image but what could be holding you back? #1 — Your email address is critical to your professional image If you still use aol for your email, it is time to get a new email provider. Aol, Yahoo, or your cable company’s email all…
Read MoreHow job search and hard-boiled eggs are similar
How are hard-boiled eggs even connected to job search? I know, that’s a big stretch. My regular readers know I connected many seemingly unconnected things to job search in the past. The other night I was talking to my 31-year old son, Dan, on the phone. He called to tell he was back from…
Read MoreWhen did you last update LinkedIn with your current employment?
Did you know that many people fail to update LinkedIn Profile after they land a new job? I know, figuring out the right time is tough. Do you update LinkedIn Profile on your job when offered? Should you wait until the first day? Is it better to get a month on board? What if I…
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