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Preparation – The key to any successful job Interview

Preparation – The key to any successful job Interview

After searching, applying, and networking, you have finally landed a job interview.  Congratulations! Now what? The most important part of the interview is all the work you do BEFORE the…

Why Less IS More on a Resume

Why Less IS More on a Resume

Believe it or not, it is MORE challenging to write a concise, informative document than something detailed and lengthy. This is particularly true when it comes to resumes. Most of…

Personal Outreach in Your Job Search

Personal Outreach in Your Job Search

There are several steps involved when conducting a job search and applying to jobs.  To start, you will need a resume and you may edit it slightly to reflect the…

How to Organize Your Job Search

How to Organize Your Job Search

When you are job searching, you are likely applying to several jobs at once. You may be juggling a few different resumes, cover letters, and hopefully multiple interviews. Here are…

2022 Job Search Strategies

2022 Job Search Strategies

It is 2022 and finding a job in this digital age is different than it was a few years ago. Today, interviews are conducted over the phone or video and…

WHEN IS IT TIME TO HIRE A CAREER CONSULTANT?

WHEN IS IT TIME TO HIRE A CAREER CONSULTANT?

You hear water dripping from your ceiling and realize there is probably a leak in your roof.  Now you need to figure out how to fix it and you do…

The Importance of Internships

The Importance of Internships

The biggest issue for young adults transitioning into the workforce, is that experience is needed to gain experience!  Employers in today’s labor market depend on resumes that illustrate a relevant…

Cover Letters Matter

Cover Letters Matter

A compelling, and well-written Cover Letter, along with a solid Resume, can help you stand out from others and land that job interview. It is so important to take the…

New Year, New Job!

New Year, New Job!

We have all faced a variety of challenges in 2020 and are hopeful for a better 2021.  If you, your friends, or family faced a job loss and are now…

Job Searching During a Surging Pandemic

Job Searching During a Surging Pandemic

It has been a challenging 2020 for many, and given the surge of the pandemic, the labor market’s recovery is uncertain.  However, companies are hiring and if you are a…

How Do You Make Yourself Stand Out in a Remote Interview?

How Do You Make Yourself Stand Out in a Remote Interview?

This is a tricky time to be job searching and while competition will be tough, it is possible to get hired in this difficult environment.  Below are some tips to…

Finding Motivation During a Job Search

Finding Motivation During a Job Search

Motivation can be tough to find during job search, especially during a pandemic, and especially if you have been at it for some time. You may feel like you are…

Parents: How do you support your College Student in the Internship/Job Search Process?

Parents: How do you support your College Student in the Internship/Job Search Process?

I have worked with numerous students in their Internship/Career Search. Usually, the search begins with a call from the parent requesting my help on their resume/job search. The parent gives…

Do What You LOVE, Love What You DO

Do What You LOVE, Love What You DO

I spend a lot of time talking to people who are just entering the workforce or who are looking for another opportunity. No matter what stage they are at in…

Job Loss during the Holiday Season and How to Bounce Back

Job Loss during the Holiday Season and How to Bounce Back

The holiday season is supposed to be a festive time of year; however, companies sometimes must make difficult decisions to cut jobs due to financial/other reasons. If you or someone…

Reasons to Job Search During the Holidays

Reasons to Job Search During the Holidays

Many job seekers take a break from job searching during the holidays, however, that may be a mistake. Contrary to what you might think, hiring doesn’t stop during the holiday…

Are you Interview Ready?

Are you Interview Ready?

So, you have a job interview scheduled and you want to know what questions you will be asked. How can you prepare? What do you need to know prior to…

Staying Positive during a Job Search

Staying Positive during a Job Search

You have been out of work or have been looking for a new job for a few weeks or even months. You are starting to feel frustrated and like you…

NETWORKING = NEW JOB

NETWORKING = NEW JOB

Searching for and applying to jobs on-line are only part of the equation in finding your next job. Certainly, that is a great way to look for a job, however…

5 tips: Make Your Resume Stand Out in 2020

5 tips: Make Your Resume Stand Out in 2020

If you are going to be looking for a new career/job in 2020, now is the time to start getting your resume and cover letter together! Take the time to…

Interviewing – 4 Common Sense Tips

Interviewing – 4 Common Sense Tips

I have interviewed thousands of people over the years and I am still impressed by those who follow some very basic and common-sense rules.  It’s the little things that make…

Career Networking – Who, Why, How

Career Networking – Who, Why, How

Who should be part of your network? More than likely, you will find a job through who you know.  So, it’s important to connect and network with as many people…

Best Job Search Tips

Best Job Search Tips

1 – Match yourself to the job.  When you are reading and applying to job postings, there are plenty of responsibilities and requirements listed.  If you have the experience and…