Resumes definitely play a role in your job search and without a good one it can unnecessarily lengthen your job search. Yet job candidates often become hyper focused on writing the perfect resume and in Read more…
It’s up to you to ask good questions during an interview. The hallmark of successful candidates is always their ability to ask open-ended questions that lead to more understanding and information regarding the employer’s expectations. Read more…
As the job market starts heating up for September countless networking events will begin taking place and those who are prepared will uncover an abundance of opportunities. It would be a safe bet to say Read more…
A couple of weeks ago I received a call from an accountant wanting to discuss her job search and sure enough when I asked about her last job, her response was: “I was fired” and Read more…
If you have a work history, chances are high you have been around people who brag about themselves. The image and perception is so strong that it can impact you from acknowledging your accomplishments when Read more…
Many professionals are feeling the crunch of having their workload double as employers are looking for ways to streamline costs. That’s understandable to most, but keeping up a heavy workload can derail your career progress. Read more…
Summer is winding down as most job candidates are restarting their job search efforts. If you have ever conducted a job search in the summer you probably have felt the temptation to wait until vacations Read more…
Time management plays an important role in your job search and is one of the success factors that distinguish those who land a job early and those lingering in the efforts. One of the questions Read more…
A couple of weeks ago while waiting for coffee I overheard a discussion that sounded familiar: The unpleasant aspects of staying with a job you hate. Most people can relate to that sinking feeling when Read more…
It depends. In the past, if managers saw your resume full of employers the immediate perception was translated into something must be wrong with you. With the new norm of changing jobs every three to Read more…