It’s that time of year when we get excited for Halloween costumes and trick or treating. And then to Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. For most people, this is the time of year where things slow down and we focus on family, wrapping up the year at work, and new year’s resolutions. So what will you dress up as for Halloween? If you are a savvy job-seeker, you will be showing off y … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons to Look for a Job During the Holidays
Work Experience in a Resume
As a print ad is used to market products and services, your resume is an advertisement to market yourself. A billboard is a great example to think about when writing your resume. Billboards are designed to convey an impactful message in a very short amount of time. Your resume should do the same. Keeping this in mind, something that is often overlooked is the proper way to show … [Read more...] about Work Experience in a Resume
Job Searching Techniques
In the world of Job Searching Techniques, there are many ways to skin a cat. Before you can begin searching for any job, it is a good idea to narrow down your search. If you can do "anything" you are sorely mistaken. You will only dilute your results, and it will take longer to get a job. Pick a job you know you can do and focus. Once deciding on your "focus" job, putting … [Read more...] about Job Searching Techniques
Job Search Plan
Searching for a new job can be complex, especially if it has been awhile since you last searched for a job. A job search plan is a must. Keep an open mind and beware of rules you might place on yourself. For instance, is driving a few extra miles for your dream job really that big of a deal? Job Search Plan: Get Started 1. Target Job By targeting your job search, you will only … [Read more...] about Job Search Plan
Job Interview Preparation: Oceans Eleven Style
I was watching Oceans 11 yesterday and there is a part of the movie that hit me as great job interview preparation advice. There is a part of the movie where the character Rusty(Brad Pitt) was giving some last-minute advice to Linus(Matt Damon) before going into a meeting where he had to play a different character. Another great article: Job Interview Preparation T … [Read more...] about Job Interview Preparation: Oceans Eleven Style