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Top 5 Lies Told by Job Candidates
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009With today’s difficult job market and economy, it’s more important than ever to ensure accuracy and truthfulness on your résumé. Many companies, large and small alike, are realizing that job seekers are exaggerating and often lying on their job applications and résumés because they are desperate to find a job. However, since the cost of [...]
Modern Technology May Not be so Great When Job Hunting
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009My husband and I always laugh about how fast our daughters can text on their cell phones. They think we “old timers” are funny because we prefer communicating the old fashioned way…by speaking to others live versus sending text messages or emails. But modern technology might not be such a great idea when looking for [...]
Tips for Polishing Your Résumé
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009A professional résumé can mean the difference of getting the job you want and never even getting your foot in the door. With the current economic situation, now is the time to polish your résumé! Whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking to make a job change, here are some key considerations [...]
Getting Rehired by Your Former Employer – Just How Difficult is it?
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008I was recently interviewed by a writer for an article titled, “How to Get Rehired by a Former Employer.” I thought the article Laurie Norman was writing was very timely with the economic difficulties right now because many people who have lost their jobs due to corporate downsizing are turning to former employers for employment [...]
Setting Realistic Goals: Goal setting is a must in developing an effective job search strategy.
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007“If you are looking not just for another job, but to get back on the track of your career path, goal setting is a must,” says Susanne Beier in her IMDiversity article: Setting Goals. “Extract the hopes and good intentions from your mind and transform them into that which can be realistically accomplished.”
Laying the Ground Work: Five ways to put out feelers before beginning an all-out job search.
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007Generally, you know when it’s time to go. So when you’ve decided you’ve burned out at your current job, need a change, or have to move on to stay in sync with your defined career plan, start early says Karin Halperin in her Wall Street Journal article.
How to Find a Job Later in Life: Utilize Online Job Boards and Stay Current to Get Hired
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007This week, ABC’s Good Morning America is set to launch the “Take Control of Your Life” tour with co-anchor Diane Sawyer and workplace contributor, Tory Johnson. At each stop in the tour, they will cultivate strategies and present steps designed to motivate and inspire women around the country to bring balance back into their lives. [...]
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