A recent article on Monster.com resonated with me today, particularly as we welcome spring and all the freshness it has to offer. It gives 5 easy steps for updating your resume and I highly recommend you give it a try. Here are the five steps in a nutshell: 1. Start with a new look and
Forget about resolutions, I say. Just do it! What is it you want to achieve in 2017? A new position within your company? A new job in another company? Whatever it is, here are a few tips that may help you in making things happen found in an article on Monster. “Each week, commit to
Finding the ultimate job requires more than posting or submitting a resume. Some talent recruiters are now recommending that you limit your time in online postings to only an hour or two per week. Take the rest of your time to pick up the phone, send emails, or have lunch with those who can help
On any given day, I never know what knew idea or concept I will run across. That’s what I LOVE about “life-long learning.” You are never, ever too old to learn. I first learned about “life-long learning” as a 4-Her, oh, so many years ago. (As usual, I digress, but, I now am inspired to
It happens, doesn’t it. You have the best of intentions to do something, yet can’t seem to get around to doing it. I’ve been meaning/wanting to write a post for several months now, but, I let time get the best of me (of course, the warm sun and beach were also calling. Guess that’s one
Have you found, of late, that people are just “too busy.” Too busy to return your phone call; too busy to answer an email or maybe you’ve been too busy to focus on what you want out of life? It gets a little annoying when people share with you that they are “hectic,” “in a
Do a Professional Refresh The number of people looking for jobs usually increases in January and it’s an ideal time for you to do a “refresh” on your approach. Do you want to stand out from other candidates and you just aren’t sure where to start? Work on updating your resume, contacting your references, and
Too much time has passed since my last post. It doesn’t mean that I haven’t thought about those of you who are looking for new jobs or exploring new opportunities. It just means that I’ve had a lot going on and didn’t find time to write. (I know – shame on me). Well, I did
It’s becoming a lost art, I discovered recently. Cursive is going by the wayside. I discovered on the fourth of July that they are not teaching handwriting in elementary schools anymore. Rather, they are focusing on typing skills. I was stunned when I heard this, ‘cause I love to write (although my cramped old hand
Searching for the ultimate job can be a bit like a roller coaster ride, full of peaks and valleys. To fully prepare for the thrill, it takes a little “down time” (the valleys) to make sure that you are “at the ready.” You’ve probably heard that June and July are often slower times for finding