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What’s Your Handicap?
This is a common question in the game of golf. Any player who wants to improve his or her game knows his/her handicap. Being aware helps the player get better. Golfers are encouraged to practice their game to decrease their … Continue reading
Is Professionalism Dead?
When I go to the doctor, dentist, bank or supermarket I am there for a very specific reason and I expect a certain level of service, expertise and professionalism. I am not there to hear the receptionist, teller, cashier, doctor … Continue reading
Successful Networking!
Just a quick, positive and uplifting story for those of you who may need it! Don’t get discouraged if your efforts at finding employment have not yet produced results. If necessary, take a break for a week or so and … Continue reading
Where is my “Objective”?!
I have been asked many times by concerned clients, “Where is the Objective on my resume? How is the potential employer going to know what I want to do without an Objective?” This is a valid question since resumes of … Continue reading
Numbers Talk!
We are all familiar with the adage, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. There is some debate as to who coined this phrase but little argument over its meaning and truth. However, I am going to be so bold … Continue reading
The After-Interview Thank You Letter
People have been writing follow up thank you letters or notes after an interview forever. Is it really necessary? Does it have any impact at all on the hiring decision? A thank you letter can help tip the scales in … Continue reading
Confidence
How often do I hear clients say, “But I’m not an expert, does this make me sound like I know more than I do?” or “I’m not sure that I know all aspects of that software (Excel, Word, etc.,), should … Continue reading
College Grads or Anyone for that Matter
Are you or someone you know graduating college soon? 2010 was reported to be the toughest year in over 20 years for recent graduates in securing employment upon graduation. Every year somewhere between 1 and 2 million students graduate from … Continue reading
More on Social Networking
I recently wrote about the down-side of social networking. Although the internet has provided a plethora of positive opportunities and can be extremely useful in a job search, if not used wisely it can hurt us in many ways as … Continue reading
Social Networking
According to a 2009 survey by CareerBuilder.com about 45% of employers reported using social networking sites to research job candidates. This is up from 22% in 2008 and presumably, to date, this number is even higher. 35% of employers reported … Continue reading