Clients ask me I every day about the importance of LinkedIn. Can I really find a job through that site? Does it really matter what I post? Should it be different from my paper resume? The resounding answer is yes, yes, yes! Read more
Should I include dates on my resume?
A lot of my clients come to me with this question. They’ve been advised to obscure or leave off dates by friends, the unemployment office, and various other professionals. Typically, my female clients are more concerned, although I have several male clients with the same issue. The “I’m forced to reinvent myself at 50” is a common thread. While I can’t claim to understand this stage of life, I do know a few things about job searching, recruiting, and even the cold hard facts of the corporate world. Read more
Things to be thankful for…
As the holidays approach and everyone (myself included) gets all wrapped up in family, food, and festivities, I think it’s really important to remind ourselves what we already have before we embark on something as challenging as a job search. Read more
Get Inspired! Find a career mentor.
I’m not just talking about someone who can guide you in your current position. Seek out a friend, family member, or even acquaintance that you admire for their ambition or accomplishments. Whether someone is in your chosen field isn’t necessarily a make or break. What’s really important is that you find someone who’s opinion, advice, and career ethics are valuable to you. Read more
What is personal branding anyway?
Everyone has something that makes them unique. Whether you’re exceptional at assessing the competitive landscape, assembling technical teams, or managing and motivating sales people, you do something better than the majority of your competition. Read more
