If you’ve done your homework and you career change job hunt is bogging down, now may be the time to step back and critically look at each aspect of the job hunt. No employer is going to tell you what job hunting mistakes you are making. Some tips you get you back on track.
My granddaughter is 5 and starting kindergarten next week.
Since she only has one chance to make a good impression on her new teacher we went over how she should introduce herself to adults. She immediately understood the importance of a good handshake. After some practice she came accross like she was a pro.
How often have [...]
Military experience is both a blessing and a hinderence when writing a resume for a civilian job.
Recently I talked to two long time military men. One a Army Warrent Officer helicopter pilot (22 years in the Army) and the other a Navy Captain, graduate of the Naval Academy (almost 28 years in the Navy).
In reviewing [...]
Typos in your resume or cover letter can torpedo you chances for a job.
One of the biggest turn-offs for a hiring manager is to spot a typo in the resume or for you to send the resume to 101 Main Street when it should be sent to 1001 Main Street. If they don’t get your applciation [...]
Is there any way you can easily tell a good recruitment agency from a bad one?
In this age of instant career choices, a recruitment agency can spring up with highly unqualified people who have been hired for the lure of high commissions. You need know the differences between a good and bad recrutimer agency so [...]
Recently I read that this summer will be a difficult one for the teenager or the college student to find a job. The ecomony and an increase in the minimun wage are touted as a couple of reasons for the lack of jobs.
I hear over and over the lament: “I can’t get a job because I [...]
Career Advancement-Tips on how to keep your career up-to-date!
Here we are early in 2008 and many are taking a long look at their career plans. Here are some ideas that should help you keep your career on track or help you in your career planning.
Take time to evaluate your present and future position. Set aside [...]
Getting more out job searching on the internet!
While the Internet has changed many aspects of job searching, it has also leveled the playing field so much that there is a glut of resumes floating about in cyberspace.
In short, employers are overrun with resumes: Some statistics indicate that a single posting online is capable of generating more than a [...]
We carry insurance on our home, car and for medical emergencies. One area that may be overlooked is insurance on our career.
Is your resume up to date? Do you keep an “atta boy (or girl)” file? If your answer is no to either question now is a good time to start.
You can receive a ”7 day [...]
Recently in the local newspaper they highlighted the career planning of a chemical engineer. She first did considerable research into what jobs were available with her current employer.
She applied for a secured an internship position between her junior and senior year at college. Upon graduation they offered her a trainee position.
She currently is going through [...]