I received an email today from a reader who asked if there was a difference between a niche resume writer versus a general resume writer. Not all resume writers are created equal, let me start there. Any resume writer that tells you that they are experts in all fields and can write a resume for [...]
Dont stop your job search now
I realize that as I am writing this there are 9 days until Christmas and the last thing on your mind is your job search. In reality, the end of the year is a great time to assess your job search strategy and adjust (if necessary) going into 2010. There are dozens of things that [...]
Looking for a great gift for clients
Christmas is less than 40 days away. Have you decided what to get your clients yet for gifts? This year I have decided to give prepaid credit cards as holiday gifts to my top clients and business partners. Every year I struggle with coming up with the perfect gift and I always fall short. This [...]
looking for free resume builder templates?
Many of my regular readers know that I am professional career coach and write resumes for a living. I understand that not everyone is willing to spend several hundred dollars for a professioanlly written resume.
For those people who are more inclined to write their own resume but are looking for an easy and free tool [...]
Still looking for a job? check out Employment Crossing
With unemployment creeping into the double digits, it is understandably difficult to find a job these days. I am sure that you have been looking online in the usual places like Monster, Career Builder and Hot Jobs. I am sure you have even checked out some niche job boards related to your profession. I want [...]
Best Linkedin Groups for Jobseekers
Last month I wrote a post about using Linkedin to find a new job. I wanted to dig a little deeper and in this article I wanted to introduce to the top 10 groups to join if you are looking for a job. Most people know what Linkedin is all about, but not everyone is [...]
Why train the trainer courses are important?
One of the fastest growing occupations in business today is corporate and professional trainers. Companies recognize that training offers a way of developing skills, enhancing productivity and quality of work, and building worker engagement and satisfaction and most importantly, increasing individual and organizational performance to achieve business results.
However some companies fail to recognize the importance [...]
Advantages of Sales Training for New Sales Reps
I just finished reading a jobs report that claimed that sales jobs are among the most stable positions right now even in a down economy. Many laid off workers are securing jobs as sales people and this in turn is creating a need for professional sales training. Companies that offer strong training programs for these [...]
Does your resume have a theme?
As a professional resume writer, I have noticed that one of the biggest mistakes that candidates make is not having a theme. What I mean by this is that your resume has to tell a story. This story has to be relevant to the job you are going after.
Theme and cohesive flow of your resume [...]
Five Tips to Help You through a Career Change
Even in poor economic times, making a career change is possible with the right preparation and dedication. After all, who wants to be stuck in a job with little chance or advancement or that just doesn’t make you happy at the end of the day? For many, a career change can be a risk well [...]
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