A few months ago, I wrote a blog post about resume writing scams and how to avoid them. The number of “resume writing mills” (resume companies that crank out generic, template resumes with no regard for quality) has increased significantly…
I was recently working with a client seeking career opportunities in the Innovation space within a specific industry. She explained that she had been searching out opportunities for several months and had yet to secure an interview. Throughout her career…
Define Your Target Job Before you get started, you need to be sure about what type of job you are hoping to find using LinkedIn. Knowing the exact job you want will help you figure out how to…
You’re preparing your resume, or are contacted to interview for your dream job. You’re well qualified for the job – it’s the perfect opportunity. There’s just one problem – you were fired from your last job. How can you include…
Maintaining confidence is critical when job hunting. Ironically, a job loss can pretty much destroy said confidence in the blink of an eye; and being unable to find employment over long stretches of months and years doesn’t help the situation.…
In today's economy, more and more seniors are continuing to work well into their retirement years, or are re-entering the job market. If you've been out of the job market for any period of time, you might be feeling completely out…
When you think about preparing for a job search, you might visualize searching through paperwork and making lists. While these are components of preparing to look for a job, it's important not to neglect the mental and emotional preparation that is also…
Job hunting, especially if you really need a job right away, is stressful. One mistake that's easy to make is to rush in (especially if you are desperate) and end up in a disappointing situation. To avoid that, it's a good idea…