Category Archives: Job Search
One Really Good Tip to End Your Job Search: Résumé
You want your résumé to stand out among all the rest. You know that the first reader will only spend about 15 seconds on it. In order to get your résumé in the keep pile you need to think of your résumé as a piece of real estate. You know the common phrase in real […]
Using Google Alerts To Find Your Next Job
You have targeted a few companies that you want to work for. You want to see all the latest information you can. You know a few people in the company, but asking them to pass along information seems a tad icky. You know that hiring managers are likely to Google you before calling you for […]
Cover Letters: To Send or Not to Send, That is the Question.
Whether you send a cover letter or not can depend on the of flip a coin. I recently read two separate articles about the importance of cover letters. In one article, 86% of the surveyed said the cover letter wasn’t necessary. In the other article, 86% of the sample said the cover letter was an […]
5 Tips to Beat the Gray Ceiling: Get Hired at 50+ Part 2
Yesterday I told you how groaning and grimacing when you sit down can ruin your job search. There are companies that are supportive of 50+ workersand networking is an effective way to get a job. Today, I will continue with the last 4 tips and finish with the list of Best Employers for Workers Over […]
What Are Keywords And Why Are They The Keys to Your Success?
If you are job searching, you have heard of keywords. But what are they, where do I find them and how do I use them. That is what this post is all about. Keywords are the key to your success. Keywords are the words the employer uses in their job ad and what they will […]
