Showcase Your Skills to Gain a Promotion
Years ago, a resume was constructed to promote skills. The format was to list employer details, a detailed list of the position’s tasks/duties, and education regardless of the position applied for. Simple, right? It didn’t matter (or prove) if an applicant could do the listed tasks/duties well…
The role of the resume has changed. Formatting is always important. READ MORE–>
Skimmed Resumes – Make Yours Effective
“Practice makes perfect”. This phrase can be applied to a lot of situations and, when it comes to reviewing a resume, it is quite true. After reviewing innumerable resumes and profiles, recruiters and hiring managers are proficient at finding pertinent information when skimmed quickly. Business Insider reported in 2012 that the average is 6-seconds to READ MORE–>
92,000 Hours in a Lifetime – Enjoying Your Job
There are so many career path options to follow. If you think about it, a job considered normal today didn’t exist 20 years ago (examples). Some know the career path they want and have each step planned out – others fall into their careers through opportunities that arise – and some still do not know yet what READ MORE–>
Compatibility Great Employer or Blind Date Disaster
We all know how important compatibility is in our relationships. I remember a blind date years ago that was arranged by the guys at work – it did not take me long to recognize there was not any compatibility. Though well-intentioned – the date was not a success. Yet, one month later I met my husband and we READ MORE–>
Keep Hiring Managers Interest
Getting invited to an interview for a position you have always wanted is exciting. But before you start the happy dance, are you sure that you are prepared to put your best foot forward? There are plenty of ways you could foul up the interview process, but there are some crucial ones that turn off the Hiring Manager READ MORE–>
Relocation Exploration
Exploring relocation changes everything you know. Probably, in a familiar environment, the routine of going to work and paying bills contributes to a stable and comfortable mindset. Even changing this mindset takes a lot of consideration. Not only is there a financial decision (pro and con), consequently there is an emotional attachment to friends, family, or community. Perhaps READ MORE–>