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Three Interview Questions That You May Not be Ready To Answer

One of the tips that I always give my clients is to be ready to talk about their personal lives as well. Yes, you should 100% spend most of your time prepping for an interview by researching the company, any challenges they may be facing, and how you can help.

I always caution clients though that this is not just an interview about your job readiness. When a hiring manager selects a candidate, they are likely going to be with this person more than their families. Think about it! You spend a LOT of time at work. Do you think a hiring manager would be likely to hire someone that they don’t find easy to get along with? I wouldn’t – would you!?

When getting ready for an interview, here’s three additional questions to add to your study list.  Read more

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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

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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

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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

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Work-Life Balance? Yeah Right! 3 Reasons to Love a Little Inconsistency.

I am definitely a little compulsive with some things, and as a professional resume writer it actually comes in handy to streamline the writing and editing process. To give you an example, as a child I would literally have heart palpitations if someone wrote on my book covers. Remember spending hours covering your books in paper bags? Yeah, well I liked mine as is!  Read more

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