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Job Search

Using Social Media in Your Job Search – Confidentially

October 27, 2010 /

We often work with people who are still employed but who have seen the writing on the wall for the future of their companies.  They seek us out to proactively start their job search process before they find themselves in a desperate situation.  Many who are currently employed are nervous about sending any signals that…

Following Up After Your Job Interview: A Step-By-Step Strategy

October 24, 2010 /

In the best possible world of job interviews, you asked about how well you did and what the next steps are during your conversation with the hiring manager and you got a clear answer on when a decision would be made and what to expect. But, maybe you didn’t ask, or maybe they put you…

Are You Too Hard On Yourself?

October 21, 2010 /

Remember when you were a teenager, and you were convinced that everyone around you was staring at every single imperfection you possessed?  Fortunately, as we get older we realize that most people really aren’t that concerned with what we’re doing.  However, I often encounter job seekers who seem a little stuck in the mentality of…

Should You Be Worried About Temp Jobs On Your Resume?

October 15, 2010 /

In the midst of the Great Recession, many workers have found themselves cobbling together temporary or short-term jobs in order to pay the bills.  These workers often become very concerned about how this work activity will appear on their resumes.  If this is a concern of yours, take heart—many people are in the exact same…

You do what for a living?

October 11, 2010 /

Some of you out there have nice, easily explainable jobs like “professor” or “salesman” or “consultant”.  Others of you have job titles that people either totally don’t grasp or think are kind of odd.  As a resume writer, I fall into the second category, with reactions to my vocation ranging from, “Wait, is that a…

Will You Be Our Case Study? It Could Land You A New Job – FAST!

October 2, 2010 /

We are looking for 3 job seekers who are willing to be case study participants and who want a professionally written resume and cover letter to use in their job search IMMEDIATELY. HERE’S THE SKINNY: One of our certified resume writers will develop a professional resume and cover letter for you and you report to…