Posts Tagged ‘job search’
Start 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 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 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 temp 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. The…
Read MoreWhat everyone should know about writing an exceptional cover letter!
Why do you need an exceptional cover letter? Aren’t cover letters extinct? One reason I include cover letters in all Design Resumes packages is to ensure that if you target a job where the hiring manager likes to read your exceptional cover letter, you have one. It is better to be prepared than not. …
Read MoreI haven’t heard back on my application, what should I do?
Dead silence. You haven’t heard back on your application for the top job you applied to last week, what should you do? Often, people ask me for ideas for an email after the application silence. Take it out of an electronic exchange. If you haven’t heard back: Don’t email. Find a phone number. Time for…
Read MoreWhat are you procrastinating? How does it impact your life and career?
Are you procrastinating? Here’s the deal. No matter if it is January or December. Do you realize you were just given 365 days to start over? Anyone can start over any day but we tend to make a big deal of beginnings. What are you procrastinating? Actually, people put things on hold for many reasons…
Read MoreHow to make better career goals
Hunting for a job? Perhaps you need better career goals. As I work with job seekers, we talk about targets and goals. In their hearts, most people desire success. How they define success is often very different. What is important is how YOU define success! Better career goals for you Even within the same field, people…
Read MoreGive a reason for your LinkedIn connection request
Do you give a reason for your LinkedIn Connection Request? One of the tips I give you when we work on LinkedIn is to create a real invite. Avoid hitting the connect button outside of a person’s profile. LinkedIn connection requests often come in with the default: “I’d like to add you to my professional…
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