Don't Forget to Say Thank You
A timely reminder from Robin Galante. Not sending a thank you note immediately, if not sooner, after… [more]
Guerrilla Resume Review
I am of mixed minds when it comes to resumes. (oh by the way, this is basically my thoughts on Kevin… [more]
Live simply, love generously, care deeply and speak kindly.
Hoping I am not violating anyone's copyrights but I recently received this email and I thought it was… [more]
7 Social Network Tools
By David Perry, The key to networking, of course, is to find people you can network with. Fortunately,… [more]
On Writing a Great Cover Letter…
2 Quick Hits on Writing a Great Cover Letter
Couple of quick hits to consider the next time you shoot off a cover letter. For most, the cover letter is always – and I mean always – an afterthought or no thought. Heck, most resume go naked as it is and that’s a shame. For a lot of resume, that cover letter can be [...]
Leonardo da Vinci’s Cover Letter Works Because…
Great cover letters embody timeline principles. And Leonardo da Vinci’s cover letter really drives home that point. Quick background… Leonardo da Vinci was interesting in getting a job with Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan. Evidently besides his skills involving painting; he was also an armorer and a military gadgets inventor. So wanting work, he did what all [...]
What Makes a Cover Letter Compelling?
What is it about a cover letter that makes it compelling? What is compelling and who is it compelling to? And the answer has nothing to do with how well the cover letter is written. Besides, it’s not an “A” you’re looking for – it’s a job you want. But first, let’s begin with these [...]
It’s Never Too Early To Make a Bad Impression…
Just so we’re clear – I probably know less about cover letters, resumes, job hunting than your average, run of mill brown bear foraging for grub at Jellystone Park. No Yogi Bear am I. So, what’s the point? Well, I am opinionated and I like to dispense what I know – regardless of whether anyone [...]
Smokin’ Hot Resumes (in a yellow polka-dot bikini)
Resume Objective Can Be Your Tipping Point
By Phil Baker, Have you ever wondered what the Sam hell is going on in HR departments? Who are these people who have been given this life or death decision making power? And why do they reject your resume or never contact you at all? Are they sitting behind their desks chuckling while taking great [...]
Is the Paper Résumé Dead?
Ms Ensign poses an interesting question, and then gives the right answer. With Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and all the rest; it might seem that a paper resume is fast becoming outdated. And if all the hiring managers were in their early 20′s, that argument might have some legs. But no… Most hiring managers – however [...]
The Resume Red Flags of Death: Why No One Calls You for Interviews
By Krista Mitchell If you are not getting calls for interviews, you need to review the documents and information employers are receiving from you. Those things are what employers are basing their decisions upon regarding which candidates they will hire. Usually, if you are not getting interviews, there are red flags deterring employers from considering [...]
The Key To A Great Resume in 2012
With the start of the new year, there are a lot of resume writing suggestions and tips floating out there in the blogosphere. I want to do what I can to pull some of that together here for your edificaion – along with some of my own tips, of course. First, this caveat – the [...]
Job Hunting…And Bagging the Big One!
Interesting Website on Business Certificate Programs
Just a quick hit… Got an email from a reader who has an interesting website called, “Business Certifications.” Basically, it provides resources for finding schools and institution that provide a variety of means to expand your horizons. And that’s actually a good thing to think about… If you’ve been recently be laid off or left [...]
4 ways to make really smart career choices
What do you think are the 4 ways to make really smart career choices? Steve Tobak’s got the answer and I think he’s on the track. You need to take a look. His main points are: Look at it as a business opportunity, not a job Evaluate the company like a Wall Street Anaylst or [...]
Moneyball and the HR Department
If you really want to take researching to another level, then you need to spend time trying to crawl inside the head of the HR folks that control the gate. I call them “the gatekeeper.” Heck I wrote an article for Ezine Articles a couple of years ago titled, Want a Job? – Get Past [...]
Kevin Donlin interviewed on Fox 9 News
Best Buy CEO Resigns. If You Sell a Commodity, You Face a Future Like His With Brian Dunn Out, What’s Next for Best Buy?: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com Watch my interview on Fox 9 News, above. Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn resigned today, and the future of his company is cloudy. Best Buy can survive, but they [...]
Not All Jobs Are Created Equal
This is what we need: “The year’s best jobs boast a good work environment, high salaries and are relatively low stress.” Actually, what some of us need – when we’ve got alligators crawling up our butt – is just a job. Any job that can put food the table, roof over our heads, our families [...]
13 of he Best Cities For Jobs Plus a Couple of Quick Hits for You…
Best places to find a job… From MSN.com, they got 13 and here’s the top: Best area unemployment rates*: This list is ranked solely on jobless rates; there are a variety of other factors job seekers should consider when determining a good place for employment. 1. Lincoln, Neb. Unemployment rate: 3.8 percent Percent unemployment rate [...]
“Executive Job Search: 3 Jobseeking Ways to Find a Job Faster”
By:Kevin Donlin Got a difficult problem in your job search? Say, a lack of networking contacts? Or trouble answering interview questions? Well, you’ve got company. Problems in a job search are as common as mosquitoes in July. But … have you ever written your problem down on a piece of paper? I’ll bet you haven’t. [...]
Winning Traits and How It Can Apply To You…
I got an interesting email from a guy named Chris Munch. Basically, I bought a course from him on how to create viral campaigns to increase traffic. I have another site where I fiddle around with social media, traffic, viral campaign, blah, blah. So, what has this to do with job hunting – well only [...]
3 Tips for Improving Your Job Search in An Uncertain Economy
By Laura SmithProulx Looking forward to your executive job hunt this year – or dreading it? Spending months in job-search mode, facing a pending layoff, or reading about unemployment statistics can bring you down… just when you need the energy to tackle a challenging market. However, you CAN change your approach, mindset, and techniques, leading [...]
