Posted 2 days 18 hours ago by Paul Michael
Self-promotion is not easy. Whether you're a high six-figure consultant, or earning $10 an hour in retail, you still have to talk about yourself in the right way. And one of the key ingredients of self-promotion is the resume. Nail it, and you nail the job. Blow it, and you blow your chances at a better job, better career or even a better life.
Posted 1 week 1 day ago by Julie Rains
I have encountered job seekers who had taken part in informational interviews but seemed to find them fruitless. Admittedly, having helped many clients using a straightforward approach, I was skeptical about the winding path to a career that the informational-interview process seems to represent. Recent conversations have shown me that taking the right approach, though, can land positions in competitive fields even in a difficult economy. I'll share what I learned about what not to say, how to leverage social media, and more.
Posted 3 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl
He heard Donald Trump say, “You’re Hired!” in Season 4 of the reality TV Show, and now he’s written a no-nonsense book for the startup entrepreneur. He shares highlights from his new book "The No Money Down CEO" and gives us the scoop on keeping a business successful in tonight’s interview with Wise Bread.
Posted 3 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
I don’t know why I’ve put off reading and reviewing this book. It’s one that was on my “must-read” list for some time. With its common-sense but unique approach to business management, most anyone can take something valuable from it. Even if you don’t manage anyone now, you may find it inspiring for life’s little challenges (and you’ll have a chance to win a copy!)
Posted 4 weeks 1 day ago by Julie Rains
There was a brief period, before the last recession, when my career-services clients actually found jobs on online job boards. They’d post resumes, and interview requests and job offers quickly followed. For the past several years, though, clients have told me that they felt as if online applications led to a black hole: resumes were submitted but companies never made contact; even a rejection letter would have meant progress, indicating that a human was somehow involved in the decision-making process. Though I don’t recommend online boards as a direct path to a new position, I do find them extremely useful in a job search and I’ll tell you why.
Posted 7 weeks 4 days ago by Debbie Dragon
Once you hang your “open for business” sign, the hard part begins! Finding clients to pay you for your products or services can be the most challenging aspect of starting and running a business. After all, without clients buying what you have to offer, you certainly can't remain in business for long.
Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Fred Lee
Even though some of us may embrace the idea that one should not mix work and play, it turns out that having fun with your colleagues might have it’s share of benefits for our health and our careers.
Posted 11 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl
The statistics are in. While the unemployment rate was last counted at 8.5%, the underemployment rate (those who quit looking for work or have taken part-time jobs in lieu of a desired full-time job) is up to 15.6%. So what should you do if you’re offered a lower-paying job while on unemployment? Should you take it?
Posted 11 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Where does a guy (or gal) looking for a career playing Guitar Hero begin looking? At this website: CrazyHotJob.com. It features just one job a day, but it may be “the” job you’ve always dreamed of!
Posted 12 weeks 2 days ago by Julie Rains
Need ideas for parlaying volunteer hours into skills and experiences valued by employers? Even if you haven’t received a paycheck in exchange for creative ideas, event planning, or some equally worthy contribution of time and talent, you have proven capabilities that could be useful to the right organization. I’ll share ways to present volunteer experience as a meaningful part of your professional credentials.
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| Linsey Knerl | 12 | 20 |
| Myscha Theriault | 5 | 24 |
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