Category Archives: Job Search

Job search words and their best practices Part I

The job search is complicated and frustrating.  You have probably heard words that you don’t understand their job search message.  These words are said at networking events, meetings with career coaches, and other places where job searchers meet.  You may know and understand some of them, but wonder about the rest.  Here is a partial […]

Setting Boundaries While Job Searching

I’m sure you’ve had this happen to you.  You’re laid off and trying to conduct a job search.  But people think you’re at home and available to them.   Available to give them a ride, chat on the phone for a couple of hours, ask your advice, help them move, do them a favor or any […]

Put The Sizzle On Your Resume And Show You Are The Best Candidate

  You have spent a considerable amount of time on your résumé. You know how to target your résumé for the position. You have listed the activities you’ve done in your positions.  It looks just like the samples you’ve seen.  It’s perfect, no typos or grammar errors.   But you feel that there is something missing.   […]

Do you have everything you need for your job search?

You need many things to conduct a successful job search.  And I’m sure you have them all, business cards, LinkedIn Profile, resume, network, cover letter, answers to interview questions, follow-up letters, job board, and a flattering interview outfit.  But there is one thing missing and I bet you would never have thought about needing this.  […]

3 Quick Tips for Job Search Success

  When you think of a job search, you will immediately think of resumes and interviews.  They are on every job searchers mind.  But if you are in a job search, there are other things you think about.  You also think about cover letters, networking and where to find available jobs. Those are the biggies […]