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…
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 [...]
It’s Time to Use Your Cover Letter Introduction As a Marketing Tool
By Jessica Holbrook, Writing your cover letter may seem like a mundane task-something you must do to ensure you submit all documents required when applying for a job. But in reality, your cover letter is so much more than that! This document gives you the opportunity to add life to the technical nature of the [...]
Smokin’ Hot Resumes (in a yellow polka-dot bikini)
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 With Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and all the rest; it might seem that a paper resume is fast becoming outdated.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 [...]
Writing A Resume Should Not Be Intimidating…
For many, writing or rewriting a resume can be a terribly intimidating task. Notwithstanding the fact that many see the “resume” as being absolute indispensable to getting that job – or any job! You want to get it perfect, and getting anything perfect can be intimidating. What if you make a mistake… What if you [...]
Job Hunting…And Bagging the Big One!
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 [...]
Learning from the 10 Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
What if someone told what the worst mistakes were that you could make while job hunting – BEFORE – you began job hunting? What if you could take action now to minimize those mistake or trump them before it happens? What if you could learn and profit from the mistakes of others? Kelly Eggers gives [...]
Best Bets for Jobs in 2012…
Debra Auerbach details what she thinks will be the best bets for jobs in 2012. They are: Biomedical engineer Computer software engineer Customer service representative Home health aide Management analyst Medical assistant Network systems and dat communications analyst Registered nurse Retail salesperson You should click on this link to read her article in full, along [...]
To Be Successful In Finding A Job In 2012 – You Must…
This is really a great article from the Wall St. Journal Market Watch. It is often said that knowledge is power. Well, this article by Ruth Mantell gives you precious knowledge. Precious because it gives you a sense of what the market may be looking for in 2012. How do you stack up? What is [...]
Great Advice on Tips for Landing That Job…
Nice article. Most of what is in here – you probably already know. But Ms. Benson presents it well. It was written about a year ago but I’m reposting it because the information and discussion is still relevant today. It’s about the basics and I think we tend to forget that it’s the basics that [...]
Thank Your Way to a New Job
This is timeless advice on the value of giving thanks. A simply worded thank you note can put you heads and shoulders over the competition. Whether you follow Kevin’s advice or have your own technique, this is one area you cannot be deficient in. Also, take note of his first advice! It’s first because it’s [...]
Humanize Your Job Search
By Kevin Donlin, Question: If you’ve ever been hired without first meeting the employer in person, open your window and scream “Yes!” Hear anything? Neither do I. Until more scientific proof turns up, just agree with me here: You can’t get hired by a computer or over the phone. Before you can work for people, [...]
Going to Scarborough Fair…Or to a Job Fair?
Are You Going to Scarborough Fair…No…How About a Job Fair Let’s keep it short and simple. I hate job fairs. I’ve been to plenty, gotten a few interviews, had zero follow-up interviews, and no job offers. Sound similar. But wait… That’s not entirely true… I got my current day job at a job fair. I [...]
Why Were You Rejected
I read this article today – over at AOL, and my eyes popped at some of the info here. For those interested in branding your image, this is really a must read. And it gives some general impresssions of how job process. But, I wouldn’t be too concerned with how keywords are pulled and such. Afterall, [...]
A Great, Yet Overlooked Resource for Job Hunters
I love Kevin Donlin’s and David Perry’s website, GM4JH.com – stands for Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters. Informative websites with lots of tools to help job hunters. I think the world of their resume templates and their efforts to help people find employment. Popped over to their blog today and saw a link to this [...]
