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
Strike a Balance – Work/Life Challenges
One of the most challenging things for any professional is maintaining a work/life balance. As a mom and a wife, I’m constantly reminded of all the things I could be doing when I choose to do something else. When my daughter is napping, I could be vacuuming but I’m writing a resume instead. When my son is jumping on me and screaming lalala, I could be answering an email but I’m bonding with my kids instead. What’s the end result of all this? Something, always something, isn’t getting done. 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
Strategic Resume Writing – 4 Tips to Help Keep You Focused
No, I’m not talking about objectives again.
Resume writing, like everything else you do in life, should be focused towards a specific purpose. And most jobseekers do have a specific goal.
Whether you’re looking to transition into another field, leverage your skills and experience into a higher paying position, increase your work/life balance, or get a job at a bigger/smaller/more flexible/more structured company, you probably have already identified your next move.
The challenge is to be sure you keep your resume on track. Here’s some quick ideas to help you stay focused while you’re writing your resume. Read more
