Tag Archives: career transition

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 […]

The Job Searchers Most Needed Tool: Job Search Networking Support Group

In the past 4 years, I have been a part of a job search networking group called Pressed for Success.  When it began there were only 3 of us.  The following week, 5 and it grew steadily for a couple of years.  However as the economy improves, growth has not been as steady.  But the […]

Job Searching: Yes, There’s an App for That.

Today it seems like everyone has a phone in his/her hand .  Many people even use it to make or receive phone calls. To my son-in-law it’s a watch.  My brother uses it as his calendar.  Kelly, my daughter uses many apps.  The best one I saw her use was the level.  During football season, […]

5 Job Search Features on Your Smartphone.

If your smartphone is so smart, why can’t it get you a job?  Well it can with instant information, no more phone tag, and lets you know when you should be doing something.  Who knew that you can perform all this with one compact device?  The only problem is you have to remember to keep […]

Job Search 2013: New Twists on Old Strategies

Like many of you, I am eager to put 2012 in my past.  It wasn’t the greatest year for me.  I lost my dad in March and 6 weeks later, my son announced he was moving 1500 miles away.  Then my father-in-law and aunt died in July.  I am looking forward to 2013.  I feel […]