Posts Tagged ‘Design Resumes Wausau’
Why do some people struggle to land a new job?
You understand that it is hard to land a new job. Some people seem to struggle more than others. What makes it easy for some people to land a new job? Let me give you a list of some things that make it easier. Some will be obvious. Others, not so much. A great value-driven…
Read MoreHow to write a massively powerful resume
Do you consider your resume powerful? Do you consider it massively powerful? Most people will answer “No.” One reason most resumes fall short of the mark of even a “good” resume is that they stray too far in the direction of duties. Simply put, most resumes are boring. Often resumes fall short of telling the…
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 MoreStop putting a resume objective in your resume
Perhaps you didn’t know that the resume objective is no longer part of today’s resume. Why did the resume objective stop being important? In the past, resumes began with a resume objective. This long phrase began: “To obtain a position in the field of XYZ as a XXXXXXX that will allow me to grow and…
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 much is your Career Worth?
How much is your career worth? For some people, they find their meaning in life through their career.
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 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…
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