I found it interesting to hear a report this morning that Prince Harry and his fiance, Meghan Markle, have taken to LinkedIn in their quest to hire a communications specialist. This person is to help with planning events for them, as well as handling social media, and will be based out of Buckingham Palace. The …
Are Jobs Coming Back?
I don't know about you, but I have been seeing more job opportunities than we've seen in years. Locally here in Orlando, we are getting into a 'booming' phase of construction returning along with new housing, roads, tourist attractions, healthcare, and technology. In fact, we have three job fairs coming up this coming week, of …
Going After the Job You Want
Standing out in the job-search landscape is still challenging, even though job opening are making a return. Sometimes, you need to take control and do what it takes in order to get noticed - you must not take 'no' for an answer. In the news last week, there was a story of a young woman …
If You Didn’t Get the Job, It’s Not Always You
I'm noticing a trend that is occuring more frequently and it has to do with getting hired. I hear more and more from frustrated job seekers that they have gotten interviews but are not getting hired. Upon further investigation, it seems that their 'rejection' had nothing to do with their skills or value to the …
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Is a New Job Forecast for 2014?
Now that we are entering the last two months of the year, there will be a lot of activity going on with the holidays fast approaching. While you may be planning your holiday fare and making your lists for gift buying and decorating, it might be time for you to think about adding a new …
Is It Hard to Look for a Job or to Find One?
As I was driving home from a meeting, I heard an interesting response being discussed on a radio show that involved difficult relationships. The caller responded by saying that her boyfriend was not living up to his end in their relationship; when probed further, she said that they were both unemployed and that he was …
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Is It Time to Put Yourself Back Out There?
Now that the job market is on the upswing, it might be time to ask if you should put yourself back out in the job market. Perhaps you got discouraged and stopped looking; maybe it's time to seek that promotion or make that career change. The time seems right to dust off the resume and …
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Why the Holidays Are a Great Time to Job Hunt
Traditionally, the holidays are a time of great preparation as you are busy decorating your house with lights and ornaments, buying presents for those on your list, or baking goodies for the holiday meal. It is a time of parties and get-togethers with family and friends. It would seem that with all of this activity it …
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