Our world, country, economy, business world, work force and our own lives are going through massive, and sometimes scary, changes right now. You might be facing a furlough or lay off, or your children who are young adults or teens are looking at a really challenging job market: anyone may feel rather intimidated to be […]
Category: Networking Know How
Networking: How To Answer the “So, what do you do?” Question
All of us have heard the old saying,” It’s not what you know but who you know.” I say in this job search market, we need to rewrite this to read “It’s who and what you know.” Knowing someone will hopefully get your foot in an otherwise closed or hidden door for a meeting, but […]
5 Easy – but Important – LinkedIn Profile Tips
1. Don’t duplicate your resume. They should complement each other. The LinkedIn profile reinforces your brand,showcases unique attributes, and conveys personality. The resume presents accomplishments and relevant contributions to a targeted audience. 2. You NEED a good headshot photo, whether it’s done by a professional photographer or not, you need to look professional in it. 3. Security […]
Staying Connected: LI & Leave for Dads
Papa Smurf at Work My dear friend from college recently became a first time father! He was actually indirectly instrumental in getting me eventually started as a resume writer, because being a good writer himself he would help me, very early on in my previous career as a social worker, to hone my own […]
Re-entering the Workforce After an Extended Absence
As Oprah has said, when done well, being a mother is THE most important job there is. And I know all the moms that are my clients and fans live that truth. Many a great mom also needs another job, out there in the career world. If you are a woman returning to the workforce after years […]