By: Lisa Chapman, Certified Professional Resume Writer Once you decide it is time to create a resume for your pending job search, you then need to decide which resume format you should use to create the resume. You didn’t know there was more than one resume writing format?! With this article, I will educate you [...]
By: Lisa Chapman, Certified Professional Resume Writer Are you wondering how your resume will get noticed within the stack of resumes received by hiring agents? If so, this article is for you! Hiring agents want to read resumes that include quantifiable information relative to professional accomplishments. Hiring agents LOVE to see numbers. Be sure to [...]
By: JoAnn Nix, Certified Career Coach If you feel alone and isolated in your job search, there is hope. No one has to, or should, feel isolated during their job search. If you feel isolated, perhaps it means you confine yourself to your home and spend all day searching for jobs on the Internet. If [...]
By: JoAnn Nix, Certified Career Coach If you think interviewing is stressful, consider the fact you may have to interview as you share a meal with people who make decisions on whether to hire you or not. One of the reasons you may be invited to lunch or dinner is to evaluate your social skills [...]
By: Lisa Chapman, Certified Professional Resume Writer Resume writing is daunting work for people who write a resume once a year, or once a decade in some cases. With this article, we hope to take the mystery out of what to do when writing a resume. Below are five points to consider when you’re staring at your blank computer [...]
It is common knowledge that recruiters and hiring managers use LinkedIn to find candidates for their job openings. Last year alone there were billions of searches to find people to fill their jobs. Here are a few tips to help you expedite being found on LinkedIn. 1. How recruiters search for you. They start with [...]
While it may be difficult to find the silver lining in being fired, there can be some positives. 1. One of the best things about searching for a new job while you’re unemployed is you can be open about your search. You don’t have to worry about your current employer finding out that you’re looking [...]
LinkedIn recently released three new features that all job seekers should know about. These features aid in enhancing profiles and developing a stronger professional network. With more than 70% of jobs being unadvertised, a job seeker needs to take advantage of every networking opportunity they can to augment their job search. LinkedIn ContactsBoost your network! [...]
The shock of losing your job can be overwhelming. However, the decisions you make during this time are crucial to making a successful transition to a new position. In Part 1 of this series, I provided information about checking into eligibility for unemployment insurance. Clickhere to read. 1. File your claim for unemployment benefits as soon [...]
The shock of losing your job can be overwhelming. However, the decisions you make during this time are crucial to making a successful transition to a new position. In Part 1 of this series, I provided information about checking into eligibility for unemployment insurance. Clickhere to read. 1. File your claim for unemployment benefits as soon [...]