Networking and mentoring: paying it forward
I am blessed to work with very successful people with outstanding careers and achievements. It is thrilling to hear success stories from those who "nail" the interview, make a career change and secure that coveted dream job! When I work with a client that might...
Writing an effective Technical Resume
One of the most frequent errors I see on these resumes is that they are narrowly focused on technical detail rather than business value. Understand that most resumes uploaded onto company websites (or Monster/Careerbuilder/Dice) will initially be reviewed by a person,...
What determines a good resume?
How can you know whether or not your resume passes muster? I hear many people say, “I respect my dad’s opinion and he says it is wonderful,” or “My friend is in management and does a lot of hiring, so s/he’s an expert,” or “I know it’s good because my friend who has a...
Why didn’t I get the job?
The interview went really well, but you didn’t land the job. Was it something you did or said? Or was it something completely out of your control? You may never know the truth, but you can certainly take some comfort in knowing that it may have had absolutely nothing...
Job search strategy
Stop hiding behind your computer and take a chance. It’s incredibly easy to fall into the norm of online job search. Select some industry specific websites, a few associations you belong to, and don’t forget Monster and Career Builder, the largest career sites. For...
Targeting your resume
Having experience in a wide range of fields and industries shows your ability to learn, grow and accept new challenges. Hoping that an employer will know what to do with you, however, can be problematic unless you carefully target your resume to a specific position...
Career planning
You simply wouldn’t believe how often I’m on the listening end of the following conversation: “I have an interview tomorrow for a job I really want . . . can you write me a resume?” The sad answer is, unfortunately, “no can do.” My typical turnaround is 2 weeks,...
Standing out in the crowd of job seekers
We all know it is a tough job market out there. Some say it is getting better: according to CNN, jobless claims plunged last week to a nearly 4-year low. The job market and the economy are coming back to life. Remaining positive, though, can be difficult when you are...
Leadership strengths
Do you aspire to leadership? Then here's something you need to know. Simply dictating what needs to be done is no longer enough; you must inspire others to do what needs to be done. If you are working with a team that reports directly to you, then that may be as...