Holiday Job Searching: It May Be the Best Time
We are now fully immersed in the holiday season, and if you’re a job seeker, you may think that the rest of the month is a waste for your search. For many employers, though, this is their final push in...
View ArticleNew Year, New Job
Happy New Year! As you work off the hangover, dehydration, and lack of sleep from the celebrations of December 31, in the back of your mind, you might be thinking about resolutions. It’s part of the...
View ArticleThe Best Question to Ask in a Job Interview
Many people think that a job interview is all about the employer learning more about the prospective employee, but the truth is that it’s a two-way street, and a job applicant should also be using this...
View ArticleShould I Send a Cover Letter When Applying Online?
I work with a number of job seekers each month, and the question often arises about the need for cover letters when they apply for a job or send a resume. “Should I send a cover letter when applying...
View ArticleAce Your Job Interview by Knowing the Answers to These Questions
Every time I speak with resume clients, I talk to them about the interview. Truly, the role of a resume is to get job seekers to the interview, so it would almost be doing a disservice to not provide...
View ArticleWhy LinkedIn Should Be Part of Your Job Search
I speak to a number of job seekers monthly, and it surprises me how many people are still not actively using LinkedIn as part of their job search. Just this week, a client asked, “Is LinkedIn really...
View ArticleHow to Rock Your Next Job Fair
If you remember back to the days when you were heading to a college fair or job fair, you may remember that you were told to pass out resumes, collect cards, and shake lots of hands. While some of that...
View ArticleDon’t Put All Your Job-Search Eggs in One Basket
Too often, job seekers feel that if they just do “that one thing,” whether it’s have a great resume, go to the right job fair, or create a killer LinkedIn profile, the job they’ve been looking for will...
View ArticleHoliday Job Search: Find Your Dream Job in 2015
As we head into the final months of the year, many job seekers feel this isn’t the best time to begin (or continue) their job search. The reasons may be varied, but they usually include the idea that...
View ArticleThe Best Online Job Boards
Part of what I do when I work with resume clients is coach them on the actual process of looking for a job. For the most part, looking for a job today is the same as it’s always been: creating...
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