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Your Professional Portfolio ~ Why Your Resume Doesn’t Matter As Much As You Think It Does

December 29, 2015

Do you think employers REALLY care about your resume when it comes to making a final decision to hire you? If you said “yes” then think again. Now before you throw your resume away, let me tell you why. Your resume although well-crafted is simply a single portrait of who you are. And not one … More Your Professional Portfolio ~ Why Your Resume Doesn’t Matter As Much As You Think It Does

Where’s My Motivation?

November 10, 2015

“We only lack motivation when we lose focus on purpose.” ~ Kassandra McGhee, Author & Speaker I’m sure we’ve all heard the saying, “Sometimes you have to encourage yourself.” Well the truth really is, all of the time we have to encourage ourselves. Life is designed where our success is in no one’s hands but … More Where’s My Motivation?

From Seasonal Job to Permanent Employment

November 5, 2014

With many companies offering temporary job opportunities during the holiday season, now is a great time to ramp up your job search. Even if your goal is permanent employment, obtaining a temporary holiday job might be the right bridge to the career you really desire. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as … More From Seasonal Job to Permanent Employment

Avoiding Job Search Burnout

July 5, 2013

The Balancing Act It’s all about balance–even in your job search. Yes, finding a job is a job. However, just like your full-time position allows you to take breaks, so should your job search. Avoiding the unnecessary stress of “job search burnout” is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3: Set clear, realistic job search goals … More Avoiding Job Search Burnout

My New Book, The 10 Commandments of Career Success

July 19, 2012

My New Book, The 10 Commandments of Career Success

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… More My New Book, The 10 Commandments of Career Success

Winning Tip: Seeing Your Job Search in 3-D

August 9, 2011

Are you seeing your job search in 3-D? And does your job search have the required 3-D tool? Well like any other project, your job search should include the proper 3-D perspective and use the 3-D tool to achieve overall project success. No, there are no special glasses required. This all imperative 3-D … More Winning Tip: Seeing Your Job Search in 3-D

Winning Tip: Bringing Your Job Search into the 21st Century

August 8, 2011

Exactly how old does your resume make you look? And when is the last time you checked the vitals on your job search? Your resume and even your job search techniques might be “dating” you or leaving you behind the times. No, your plain, old ordinary job search from even 2 years ago just won’t … More Winning Tip: Bringing Your Job Search into the 21st Century

Tools for an Effective Job Search

July 19, 2011

Your job search is a job and like any profession, there are tools that are required to be successful. You must be skilled at your craft to be effective, to advance and to meet your objectives. You must be proficient at utilizing the appropriate tools to obtain the intended results. The tools of your … More Tools for an Effective Job Search

Winning Tip: Are You Making These Job Search Mistakes?

July 19, 2011

When it comes to your job search, there are definitely some things you can do right, and some things you can do wrong. Effective network—right. Only applying for jobs online—wrong. Some job search mistakes can easily be avoided including typos on your resume, not customizing your resume to fit the job opening, or not actively … More Winning Tip: Are You Making These Job Search Mistakes?

Winning Tip: Do Employers Hate Your Resume?

July 12, 2011

You spend hour after hour finding jobs online, completing online application forms and sending your resume to employers for review. Then you sit and wait for phone calls and not enough of them are coming. So, you ask yourself, “What’s keeping me from getting a job?” Well, the painful truth is employers might hate your … More Winning Tip: Do Employers Hate Your Resume?

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