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How to Prevent Your Resume from Looking Like Your Obituary
You have read obituaries. They list every job the deceased held. Sometimes you see a single career path, other times you see a career path that winds all over the place. Resumes are the same. You can see a theme of success or a laundry list of everything done in every job held. Creating a […]
Ten Must Haves for Every Job Search Toolbox
The two things that come to mind when people say job search are resumes and interviews. If it were only that easy, the job search wouldn’t be as frustrating and confusing as it. Here are some of the things your job search tool box needs for a successful job search. 1. Growing network—most jobs are […]
The One Worse Thing to Do In an Interview
In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. I bet you still remember that from grade school, too. You have said it over and over again because you have it memorized. But memorizing is the worst thing you can do. You ruin your chances of being hired Being prepared not just ready to interview but so […]
Providing an honorable and dignified workplace
“…you have demonstrated to the world that it was a person’s moral obligation and social responsibility to protect a culture which provides an honorable and dignified place in which to work.” These words were spoken by Arthur T. Demoulas on the occasion of his return to the corporate offices of the Market Basket grocery store […]
Get Back to Work on Labor Day
Today is Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2014. Historically Labor Day has been a day when laborers have the day off from work. It’s supposed to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers. But if you are a job searcher, it is the start of the job search season. Or should I say […]
