Last week I posted some tips or trends to help you with your job hunt and mentioned that you want to be cautious about what you post to social media.  In other words, don’t share the “partying hard” photos or the rants with many expletives in them. Your potential boss just won’t see the humor in

Your electronic résumé is about to become more important than ever. Online applications have almost completely replaced paper applications. This is all the more reason for you to ensure that your resume is accurate, error free and tailored to the job description. Expect that your potential employer will be screened through social media, video interviews

Job hunting today is much different from the last time I was out in the market. Many employers are using social networking sites to “see if their potential candidate is well-rounded,” while others are finding “reasons not to hire someone.”  So, as they used to say in a very popular show from the 80’s, “let’s

2014!  Another new year has arrived and I’ve been thinking about what I want to do this year.  As a matter of fact, as I wrote this, I was on hold waiting for help from my vacation planner, listening to some steel drum music. SWEET!!! The music made me think of warm sand, sounds of

Have you noticed lately that people are posting things they are grateful for and thankful for on Facebook? It all began happening way before Thanksgiving! I have enjoyed seeing people looking at their lives with a positive twist and appreciation. Often, we get caught up in the “sorrow-monger” approach – you know, “you can’t believe

So, you’ve spent countless hours writing, polishing, re-writing and blasted out your résumé to dozens of companies.  Then, you wait and wait and wait and wait, and never hear a peep from anyone. Often, this is because human resources people and hiring managers receive tons of résumé s for any given job opportunity and they

It’s hot. Last week we saw temperatures soar way above 100. Whew!  Who can do anything in this heat? Add to that the heat index and you may feel like whiling the hours away at the pool. While that is relaxing (and tempting), you may want to consider a few career boosting summer activities. Give

Whether you are applying for an internal or external job, it’s never good to assume that you are a ‘shoe-in.’  As with any interview, be sure to prepare and take nothing for granted.  Review your resume and think about what you bring to the job, brushing up on the specifics of your achievements.  Do your

It happens and it’s frustrating. I’ve said it before, like thousands of other people, and I’ll say it again. Conducting a job search is a full time job and requires tenacity, patience and determination. I subscribe to a lot of groups on LinkedIn as a way to keep fresh in my line of work, plus

Have you ever received a generic rejection letter leading you to feeling rejected and dejected? After spending anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour (or more) applying for a job, continuously completing and submitting job applications day after day, a rejection letter can be the straw that ALMOST breaks the camel’s back!  Don’t despair, however,