A job search creates a great opportunity to take your career in a new direction. But making that transition, and selling yourself in a new area can be tricky. In today’s Friday Video, Life Coach Patricia Klingler gives a quick tip on how to move in a new direction. Read More
Action Items to Jump Start 2013
The New Year brings new hiring, so for job seekers it’s critical to be diligent and strategic about your job search as 2013 begins. Here are five things you should be doing this month to get the year off to a great start and increase the chances of job search success. Read More
LinkedIn Buzz Words
Are you guilty of overusing buzz words and clichés on your LinkedIn Profile? The folks at LinkedIn have released a list of the top over-used profile buzz words. We are listing the most over-used buzzwords in the U.S in this article. How many of these are you using? Read More
Why the Holidays are a Great Time for Job Search
There’s a common misconception that “no one gets hired over the holidays”. In fact, this time of year presents some unique opportunities for advancing your job search. Holiday tunes may be playing in stores, but it’s no time to back off on your search. Here are some easy ways to make the most of this time: Read More
Video Friday: Networking for Introverts – Why You Should Go Alone
Introverts are sometimes advised to take a friend with them to networking events. But in today’s video blog, Kimberly Beatty explains why she disagrees with that advice and feels “going it alone” is best for introverts. Read More
Dressing for Success
We’ve all heard you should “dress for success” but when it comes to job interviews, it’s tricky to know how to dress. A rule of thumb is to dress just a bit more conservatively than people dress where you are interviewing. For example: Read More
Video Friday: Positioning Yourself as Perfectly Qualified
Highly qualified workers face a special challenge when applying for jobs. They risk being told they are overqualified. But by positioning their qualifications as a perfect match, they can avoid the label and interview successfully. In this video, Jobfully’s Carrie Krueger explains how. Read More
Quick Tips for Bringing New Power to Your Resume
Your resume should be under constant revision as you continually look for ways to improve how you present yourself and your value to potential employers. Here are some quick ideas for bringing new life to your resume: Read More