Even though you have that shiny new resume in hand and you’re about to start interviewing, this is no time to be complacent. The market may have opened up a bit but it’s certainly still competitive. There are hundreds of applicants for the job you interviewed for. So what now? Read more
Three Tips for Staying Sane While Searching for a New Job
When you first start looking for jobs, one of the most daunting things is just how time-consuming it actually is. As annoying as it may be, it makes sense. You spend more time working than just about anything else. It’s a really important process, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So, what’s the right way to keep yourself from going crazy when you’re looking for a job? Read more
Top Three Ways You’re Getting in the Way of Your Own Success
One of the most interesting parts of my career as a professional resume writer is that I get to talk to really successful people on a pretty regular basis. I also have the opportunity to speak with others who aren’t yet there, or are on their way. What never ceases to amaze me is that the people who have made it just did it. Less planning and thinking about it, and more going after it.
Ever wonder why you haven’t found the big idea yet? Probably because you’re sitting here trying to come up with the big idea. Looking for a better plan? Do something! Go outside, start gardening, take your kids out for a walk in the park. Get yourself a massage and take a long, hot shower. Your brain will start firing on its own when you start getting yourself into a more productive, zen state of mind.
Successful people have a lot in common. Here’s the top three that I observe. Read more
Should You Negotiate a Job Offer?
This is a question I receive often, and the simple answer is YES! A job offer is exactly that…an offer. Like any other offer, including those you would personally make on anything from a garage sale item to a car or a house, the opening bid is a starting point for the negotiation. Read more
The 3 Things You Say That Might Be Hurting Your Career
Ever had a conversation with someone and thought to yourself, “Wow, we’re just not on the same page”? I have, and it often stems from a few repeated phrases. There are certain things people say that make them sound like part of the problem, instead of part of the solution. While I believe that removing this kind of vocab is really part of an overall attitude shift, if you’re interviewing, looking for a career change, or trying to get a promotion, definitely take heed and start eliminating this kind of passive, negative language. Read more
