Many job search candidates spend innumerable hours pursuing employment opportunities; yet many do not achieve the desired results. Having worked with thousands of people trying to obtain positions of increased […]
Writing a Resume that Matters
Writing your own résumé can be a real challenge. Most people find it difficult to glorify themselves, and even when they do, they reread it and think to themselves, “Am […]
Preparing for the Phone Interview
It has become commonplace for companies to conduct phone interviews before bringing candidates in for a full screen. This has become a good way to identify unsuitable candidates and avoid […]
What’s on your Top Shelf?
Do you know what’s on your top shelf? No, I am not talking about your liquor cabinet. Are you prepared to discuss the very best that you have to offer as […]
what to do when you've been fired – part 2
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Career strategies: 5 questions 4 action items
Career planning is challenging. It can be very difficult to figure out what you want to do. There are so many choices, and a wrong turn can really set you […]
Sample Thank You Letter
As promised, I am enclosing a sample thank you letter that I have crafted and utilized repeatedly. It is short, succinct and direct. It synthesizes your appreciation to the interviewer(s) […]
what to do when you've been fired – part 1
Everyone who’s been fired raise their hand. If your hand is up, (and mine is), we’re in good company. I’m unable to find statistics, but in 25 years of working […]
Tapping into the Hidden job Market
It is a well known fact that using job boards exclusively as you conduct a job search will leave you confounded and frustrated. Sure you might be qualified for the […]
echoing and adding to 10 resume mistakes you don't want on your resume
I LOVE THE BELOW ARTICLE! Anyone else talk to themself besides me? I also talk to my computer screen. During the 22 years I was a recruiter, and the 2.5 years I’ve […]