Category Archives: Job Search

Unique Ways to Get a Job

The people in this blog are real, and their stories are true.  Both were unemployed for longer than they wanted to be.  They both put their thinking caps on and came up with a solution to their job search dilemma. Rocky was working the computer field when his job was sent over to India.  The […]

The One Thing That Changed The Job Search Forever

A few years ago my brother, who is 13 years younger than I am, was looking at my yearbook and was laughing.  He asked me if we dressed up like that just for the photos.  I told him that’s what we wore “back then”.  He was only a toddler when I was in high school […]

Common job search words and their best practices Part III

This is the last installment on words that are common to job searchers.  You may have heard them networking or read them in articles and have been uncertain about what they mean.  I have provided the best practice for each word.    Résumé—your ticket to the interview.  Your résumé only has one purpose, and it is […]

Take the Confusion Out of Your Job Search

Some of the job searchers I see often complain about having to provide a résumé then fill out a job application, but don’t know why. Others tell me they want to create a (Curriculum Vitae) CV when they need a résumé.  Understanding what each means will help you understand the job search process and know […]

Common job search words and their best practices Part II

Last week I posted words that are common to job searchers.  They may have heard them networking or read them in articles and have been unsure about what they mean.  I have provided a best practice for each word.     Interview—an opportunity for both the company and the candidate to learn more about each other.  Through […]