Tag Archives: find a job
5 Tips to Beat the Gray Ceiling: Get Hired at 50+ Part 1
I don’t remember where I heard or read this story, but it sets the stage for this blog and the one that follows. It seems that a man was going to see a career coach about his difficulty finding a job. He was over 50 and felt the gray ceiling hovering over him. As the […]
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 Holidays are Over, Time to Get Back to the Job Search.
They’re over! The holidays are finished. My husband and I took down the tree and put away the decorations. There are no more Christmas cookies. And the left overs are all gone. If you’re like us, you’re ready to get back to normal life. What is everyday life for a job searcher? It varies by […]
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, […]
