Resume writing can be a daunting experience, and so I get a lot of people requesting my help for revising this critical document. You should ALWAYS have your resume updated every 6 months just in case the unexpected happens. In...
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Do I need an objective on my resume?
I get this question a lot and the answer is always, "It depends." There's great debate with strong feelings about whether or not to include an Objective on your resume. Remember, there are no absolutes. If one recruiter says that...
Focus First, Network Second
The number one reason clients work with me is because they lack focus. A typical client may have been tossing around a few ideas in their head for a while, but are just not sure. Sometimes, they've been on the...
Are You Job Search Ready?
I designed this self-administered checklist to help you close any gaps in your job search. By asking a series of questions, you may learn more about your job search strengths as well as any areas that need improvement. I just...
Analyzing a Potential Employer
Before and after an interview you will want to analyze your potential employer to determine the fit. Organizations are like people who have different personalities. A corporate culture is reflected in the policies, procedures, personnel and work environment. Your research...
Bring Your “A” Game
"Bring Your 'A' Game" is a common expression in athletics which means to arrive with your top attitude and ability because with today's competition we're going to need it. In life, every day is game day. You simply can achieve...
Stupid Mistakes Job Hunters Make
1. Being Negative - Number 1 is not having a positive, upbeat and enthusiastic attitude. Evict any thoughts that are excuses, self-defeating, limiting, or roadblocks. Forget about what's not working. Focus on what IS working for you. Put out positive...
50 Ways to Stay Motivated
The initial energy that you put into your job search will end. The longer the process drags on the more difficult it will be to stay motivated. You may not even recognize that you are losing momentum until you're in...
8 Thoughts That Are Really Bad for Your Career Development
The #1 barrier to achieving career success is you. You are standing in the way of your own success with negative distortions. I am often my clients' best cheerleader, while they act as their own worst enemy beating themselves up...
The 50 Career Books You Must Have
I have read and collected dozens of career books in my over 20 years as a practitioner. Recently, I was thinking that if I had the task of building a career library of only 50 books, which ones would I...