Posts Tagged ‘job search’
How to ensure a targeted resume focuses on your market!
The concept of a targeted resume is easily misunderstood. Calls begin like this: “I’d like you to write a resume for me.” “Ok, what industry are you in and what positions are you targeting?” “Oh, I just need a resume. Can’t you just write something generic?” Why a generic and general resume is useless No, I can’t.…
Read MoreAre you targeting an outdated or overcrowded career path?
Changing your career path or making a career move is a lot like the game of chess. The questions I get asked regularly is where do I find a job in my field? and next, should I go back to school and what to study? The Complexity of Changing your Career Path To answer this…
Read MoreJob seeker, does your social media offer the best first impression?
We all want to make the best first impression and put our best foot forward, right? But in a world of social media, it is more difficult than ever before. I talked about Facebook No-no’s in this post, Could these 3 Facebook No-Nos make you lose your job? I often speak to job seekers about…
Read MoreStart with Organization to overcome chaos
How can you start with organization? Organization is something many people struggle with in their lives. Chaos tends to take over as we push on to the next project. The popularity of self-help books indicates that this is a primary problem for many people. What is my goal to get organized, keep my life in…
Read MoreStart 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 MoreAre YOU Proactive or Reactive in your Job Search?
When a Design Resumes 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…
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 MoreIs today the day you need to make a change?
You think you have it all together. You are what is called a functioning alcoholic. You get up every day and go to work and you work hard, even effectively for 8 to 10 hours. Why make a change? All is good But the minute you get home, you grab your 12 pack or your…
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 MoreShould you drop value and shrink your resume to 1 page?
Just saw a tweet from one of my talented clients: Just got a call from an agency that said a 2 page #resume was way too long. it should be 1 page…very Frustrated! Shrink or not shrink your resume to 1 page? I read her resume again to see if I could see shrinking it.…
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