As your career coach, I need to ask you “What have you done lately to drive your career forward?” Great jobs don’t just land in your lap. You need to know what you want and then go after it! Have you identified a job role that leverages your passions and strengths? Have you...
Don’t worry if there is a product nobody’s heard about or is difficult to explain on your resume. You want the hiring manager to be curious about you. That’s why they have interviews – so they can get more information about your qualifications. Be brief. Be specific. And give them enough information that will leave...
You may think that your resume is sharp looking, but are you confident it’s going to help you stand out from your competition? * Showcase yourself at the right level. I review a lot of resumes and more times than not, the resume reflects the job candidate at a much lower level than what...
Your resume can do a lot more than land you a job interview. It can also help position you as the top candidate going into interviews, and even help you get a higher starting salary which could add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your career. So how do...
For those professionals employed right now, you may be wondering if getting a promotion, pay raise, or increased perks are even possible given this tough economy. The answer is “yes!” If you’ve added value and achieved results for the company in the past 12 months, then follow these five key strategies to help beef up...
It’s true that the economy and the job market aren’t doing well, BUT companies are still hiring! Just check out theLadders.com, and your local Business Journal for a list of companies looking to add great talent to their line-up. It’s not enough these days to put your resume up on Monster.com and then sit back...
The job market is a little dicey these days, and you need to be career savvy in order to keep your job, or get into a new one. So how can you bullet proof your career so that you stay in high demand with people who could potentially hire you, or introduce you to...
In addition to being a jack-of-all-trades, you want to position yourself as an expert or the “go to” person in at least one specialized area. Carve out a niche for yourself. This is how you can become invaluable to an organization. Take one of your natural talents or areas of interest and then learn...
It’s a dicey economy right now, and an even scarier job market. So how can you better manage your career so that you increase your odds of staying employed? The answer is “stickiness.” In advertising, sticky products, companies, or brands keep people coming back for more. The stickier the product, the more likely...
Your resume has only one shot at making a great first impression, so when you’re trying to make a career move you need to be armed with the best! A great resume can not only help you transition into your new career faster, but it can also help you get a higher starting salary. ...