Resume Writing
Stop 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…
Read MoreTop 10 Resume Tip – Use a resume font size people can actually read!
This may sound obvious to some of my readers but using the right resume font size is critical to getting your resume read. The problem is twofold. Some people are still convinced the one page resume is what they need. They try to squish everything on one page. Secondly, some assume it takes no effort…
Read MoreCapitalize on experience to create a Job-Winning Resume
People worry they are too old to win a new job and struggle to know what a job-winning resume looks like. I say no. In a time when the top candidates in the last election were 70, I think you have more things to worry about than your age. What Is A Job-Winning Resume? Rethink…
Read MoreWhen change is all you’ve got – adapt!
You hear people complaining about change regularly. They complain about change in the workplace, at home, in technology, in government, and even at church. Change is hard, we have to give up the familiar As you press forward in life, you will face many changes. The job seekers I work with are often also career…
Read MoreThe successful social media job search secret is networking
Using social media job search as a networking tool is a bit of an art. I guide job seekers with my comprehensive LinkedIn training. We know LinkedIn as the professional networking platform. The question is whether you can use other social media platforms for job search too. What makes for successful social media job search?…
Read MoreIs there a rule about cover letter quotes or testimonials?
Does anyone use cover letter quotes or testimonials? The answer is “Yes…if.” You can use a quote in your cover letter if you tie it to your accomplishments and value. When I use a quote in either a resume or cover letter, it usually comes from an employee evaluation, reference letter, or perhaps a letter or…
Read MoreHow to decline LinkedIn invitations politely
Do you know how to decline a LinkedIn invitation politely? Most people get at least a few LinkedIn invitations from people they don’t know well or even from total strangers. I get many invitations from people I don’t know. There are multiple ways that you can decline invites. How to decline LinkedIn invitations by ignoring…
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