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How to Prep Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Job Search

It’s important to think of your LinkedIn profile as an online resume. So here are some tips to prepare your profile for your job search. Name: Do not use nicknames or anything of the sort. Use your first and last name so that you can demonstrate professionalism. Using a nickname will make a recruiter or [...]

By | November 6th, 2015|Blog, Job Search, Social Media|Comments Off on How to Prep Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Job Search

After the Interview

You had a great interview. Now you just need to sit and wait for the call offering you the job, right? Wrong! The interview is just one part of the job search puzzle. You need to take these next steps to help ensure you will be one of the final candidates considered for the position. [...]

By | November 4th, 2015|Blog, Interviewing, Job Search|Comments Off on After the Interview

You’ve Got The Interview, Now What?

Congratulations! You received a call from a hiring manager and your interview has been scheduled. Now you are beginning to panic because you feel you may not be prepared. There are key things you can do to increase your chances for a successful interview. The more prepared you are, the less likely you will fumble [...]

By | October 28th, 2015|Blog, Interviewing, Job Search|Comments Off on You’ve Got The Interview, Now What?

From Resume to Interview and In-between

Looking for a job is, in itself, a job. It involves more than looking at ads and figuring out how to make your resume work for you. Think of your resume as a key to unlocking the door to a phone call, or ideally, an interview. To be able to insert the key (your resume) [...]

By | October 21st, 2015|Blog, Interviewing, Job Search, Resumes|Comments Off on From Resume to Interview and In-between

Updated Resumes Increase Interview Opportunities

The goal of your resume is to get you an interview. In order to accomplish this task, you may need to consider updating information to contain any new skills, accomplishments, and changes that have occurred since your last update. Today’s job market is extremely competitive. Increase your chance for gaining an interview by keeping your [...]

By | October 14th, 2015|Blog, Interviewing, Job Search, Resumes|Comments Off on Updated Resumes Increase Interview Opportunities

Customize Your Resume

One resume is all you will ever need, right? If all jobs fell under the same description, that might be alright, however, the many jobs available today all have different job descriptions. Your resume is a general snapshot into your skills and background. It will not fit into each and every job opportunity scenario that [...]

By | October 7th, 2015|Blog, Job Search, Resumes|Comments Off on Customize Your Resume

Tips on Updating Your Resume

Since September is International Update Your Resume month, I want to give you some ideas on how to make changing the information on your resume easy and thorough. So what can you do to update it? You can: Look at your resume and compare it to your current career goals – If it has been [...]

By | September 30th, 2015|Blog, Job Search, Resumes|Comments Off on Tips on Updating Your Resume

September is International Update Your Resume Month, It’s Time to Freshen Your Resume

Fall is in the air and everyone around you is becoming re-energized. It’s the perfect time to jumpstart your career prospects by updating your resume. Since September is International Update Your Resume month, I will be providing you with information throughout the month on how you can get your resume re-energized. You may be asking [...]

By | September 23rd, 2015|Blog, Job Search, Resumes|Comments Off on September is International Update Your Resume Month, It’s Time to Freshen Your Resume

5 Ways to Heat Up Your Resume

Your resume is one of the first things that a hiring manager will check when looking for potential candidates to interview. The first impression is critical to being selected for the interview process. Here are a few common issues that you can easily correct to make sure that you will create a positive impact with [...]

By | September 16th, 2015|Blog, Job Search, Resumes|Comments Off on 5 Ways to Heat Up Your Resume

Virtual Interview – Tips for Success

Virtual or digital interviewing, whether it is via Skype, pre-recorded questions, or telephone is becoming commonplace in today’s interview process. If you compare the two types of interviews, you will find many similarities. For instance, body language is extremely important. In both types of interviews you should: Maintain eye contact - Projects interest and understanding [...]

By | September 10th, 2015|Blog, Career Coaching, Interviewing, Job Search|Comments Off on Virtual Interview – Tips for Success