Resume 101 - Enhancing your marketability despite those
Involuntary career breaks, or dare we say it, 'unemployment', can often be a frightening situation for anyone to be in. After the initial shock of unexpectedly finding yourself without a job, it doesn't take long before disillusionment sets in, particularly when days turn into weeks, then weeks into months or even longer, and you begin to panic: how you are going to handle the ever-increasing employment gap on your resume? The belief that the longer you are out of work, the more difficult it ...› Continue reading
Plan for your retirement career
No matter what the circumstances, it always seems that people accept the next available job offer. Whether they are just tired of the current job or jump at the first higher offer, it never fails to amaze me. As a result, at the age of 55 or so, people are finding that they are working another job that they hate with no chance for starting a new career and little chance of getting on with a company that offers great retirement benefits. Put a stop to it Now is the time to take a stance and put ...› Continue reading
Career Change Over 40
As populations in the developed world are growing older and many countries are experiencing a crisis in the pension system, we are facing the prospect of having to work past the usual retirement age. Yet, at the same time, older people are not always welcomed back into the work force. Many also have difficulty finding a new job if they have an unbroken track record and are simply looking for a change in career after the age of 40. There are a number of steps you can take to maximize ...› Continue reading
Resume 101
The employment meeting went extremely well. The interviewer was impressed with your abilities; you answered the questions superbly; and you were able to develop an excellent rapport with the interviewer and other staff at the company. So, now just the reference checking process, BUT, unfortunately you did not make it to the following stage. Why not? Everything went so well. What possibly could have gone wrong? How often do I hear similar comments from candidates who are at an absolute loss as ...› Continue reading
Boost your candidacy with these must-follow Resume Writing
Due to the increasing competitiveness of today's job market requires the job seeker to be far more aggressive in their overall job search campaign, particularly when developing their career-marketing document ' the resume. With a window of opportunity often as little as 10 seconds for the resume to spark the readers attention, demands a dynamic document that portrays the candidate's expertise and overall value offered. Gone are the days of a tasked-based resume with an inventory of a position's ...› Continue reading
The Personal Assistant - A Growing Career Field that's not just
What started as a service to the rich and famous, specifically those of celebrity status, is becoming a career field based on white and blue collar workers who are finding they have less and less free time. The rising costs of living have created dual income families, leaving little time to respond to the everyday errands and crises that inevitably occur. Personal Assistant services take the edge off these demands and can make life much simpler for career driven families. With both adults ...› Continue reading
Four Job Interview Mistakes That Can Torpedo Your Chances of
What are the worst mistakes job hunters make? It turns out there are four big ones. These four mistakes turn up repeatedly when executives responsible for hiring talk about the reasons why someone didn't get a job offer. If you make even one of them, you'll drastically reduce your chances of getting selected. Interview mistake #1: Thinking like a job hunter The only reason why an employer hires you is because they want you to achieve certain results for them. Or solve specific problems. In ...› Continue reading
Job Interviews -- What Your Pre-Interview Research Should Cover
When you go in for a job interview, you're not just a candidate seeking a job. You're a potential problem solver and contributor. To play that role effectively, you must be armed with the right kind of information. That's what pre-interview research is all about. Break down your research efforts into four broad areas. That'll make it easier to manage and also ensure you don't leave anything out. #1: Get insights into the organization This is the best place to start your research. Obviously ...› Continue reading
Job Interviews -- The Real Reasons Why You Need to Follow Up
Effective follow-up after a job interview is often a key reason why someone gets a job, even though there are other equally qualified candidates. Many candidates treat follow up as an optional add-on to their job search. Read on to see why that's just not the case. There are several reasons why you should follow up. Sometimes, out of sight is really out of mind. Your phone call or letter can help the interviewer remember you over other candidates. We like to believe that hiring decisions are ...› Continue reading
Time for a Career Change? . . . How Do I Know?
The beginning of a new year is often a time for reflecting on career progress. Questions like these can be in the front of our minds: --Do I hate getting up on Monday morning to go back to work? --How can I determine if this is the right time to make move? --If I change jobs at this time, will I be considered a job-hopper? Any of these serious questions can trigger thoughts of making a move. However, before you do, here are some important considerations to help flesh out your ...› Continue reading