Now that the Thanksgiving holiday is behind us, it's time to look to the future - and I don't just mean the Christmas holiday. You may not believe this, but this month is a great time to look for a new job or to go for that promotion. This is the time of year when …
Attracting the “Right Job”
I'm sure you've heard of the Law of Attraction (LOA); it is based on the principles of quantum physics that what you put out there comes back to you. So if you think a positive thought, you can attract positive into your life; conversely, if you think negatively you will pull negative events. Have you …
The Best Chances to Get Your Resume Through the ATS
We all know that the majority of companies want you to submit an online application or to upload your resume (or both); they are scanned through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to see how your skills, experiences, education and the like are a match to the job you are applying for. From the feedback I've …
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Sobering Facts for Job Seekers
If you're looking to find a job this year, the good news is that 87% of hiring managers believe that the job market will improve this year; this is according to the findings from the Job Preparedness Indicator. While this is good news, it also sheds light on some realities as to why today's hiring …
New Year – New Career – This is my 200th Post!
Happy 2014! I hope that you are ready to make this year one of great happenings. I'm going to repost some tips I gave several years ago as I think they are still very relevant for those of you who are looking to change jobs during 2014. The job landscape has changed since I first …
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Strategy and Focus Go Hand-in-Hand
In working with clients who are looking to get a new job, or to move up the ladder, the one missing ingredient I see is that they have no strategy or focus in their job search yet they are bewildered as to why they are seeing no results. Strategy and Focus are the two keys …
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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