Transforming Lives!!
Posted in Resume on Jul 14th, 2009
As the layoffs mount and as the job market gets tighter I often hear voices of frustration from my audiences when I speak before them. Most of my audiences consist of those working and looking for a change, those out of work looking to get back in, and often, those who are afraid that they [...]
Posted in Career Mentor, Career Tips on Jul 12th, 2009
Looking for a job is tough even when times are good. In a deteriorating economy it provides new challenges. But, then it also provides you new ways to differentiate yourself and stand out from the crowd. As a career coach I repeatedly encounter some behaviors that get in the way of clients being seen favorably [...]
Posted in Resume on Jul 6th, 2009
Whenever I mention to my clients, who are going after open jobs, to write cover letters in their response I get incredulous looks and an insinuation that I am hopelessly out of date and impractical. Why? They have heard from many recruiters that cover letters are a waste of time because no one reads them! [...]
Posted in Career Tips, Life Mentor on Jul 2nd, 2009
“Manners are especially the need of the plain. The pretty can get away with anything.” —Evelyn Waugh During many of my talks I often get asked why the world—especially the employment world—has become so impolite, even rude. When asked to amplify, those asking the question tell me that they do not get response to their [...]
Posted in Office Behaviour on May 9th, 2009
Overcoming Cultural Barriers Cultural barriers are perceived or real impediments to successfully navigating through a job search process or even doing a good job at your place of employment. They typically stem from the cultural value differences between the jobseeker/employee and those in the selection process/the chain of command. These barriers manifest as unspoken signals [...]
Posted in Interview Skills, Resume on Nov 3rd, 2008
Cover letters are a great opportunity to differentiate from the masses when responding to a job. If the opportunity is a “Gold” or an “A” target a great cover letter is all the more important. In a typical response to a job opening in a tight market, as most are experiencing now, a résumé must [...]
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