Many job postings you see online have a boilerplate of candidate requirements at the bottom, regardless of the job. The most common things employers are looking for are: Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication Fast learners The reason why these always appear in every job posting is that human resources departments … Continued
There is a real mix of cultures here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Many of the people living in the area were born and raised in another country. This mix of cultures can sometimes result in different types of “proper” etiquette, putting people unexpectedly at odds, even in professional situations. In my time as … Continued
I recently had the good fortune of taking a week-long paddlewheel steamboat river cruise down the Mississippi River from Memphis to New Orleans. Needless to say, it was both fun and very interesting! Now, every cruise ship has someone whose job it is to sell future cruises to the passengers. They always give big incentives … Continued
Is it really true that an experienced person who deals with resumes can absorb information very quickly? Absolutely. For the last 20 years, I have read and written thousands of resumes, so today, I can essentially read most of them at a single glance. The first bit of information written at the top of your … Continued
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A lot has been written about the importance of creating a LinkedIn profile that will help you stand out from the crowd. But who is in the crowd you are being compared with? And how do you compare to them? Here are 2 things you can do to pay attention to this: #1: Look for … Continued
Every industry has at least one professional association (sometimes more) created by thought leaders to further the profession. Many of them are national or international organizations with local, or even virtual, chapters. I belong to three associations that are primary sources of information to stay current in my work as a writer and coach. The … Continued
As an interview coach, I’ve had many people contact me because they took a job that did not turn out to be at all what they expected. They are questioning their decision to accept the position, and don’t know quite what is wrong or what to do about it. The first thing I ask is … Continued
How much do you worry about your look before you have a job interview? Over my 20 years as an interview coach, I’ve helped people face countless issues. I’ve given them advice about questions they might be asked, or how to best highlight things in the resume, or simply talking to them about their insecurities. … Continued
Have you ever felt like you wanted to see the world? Travel is said to broaden the mind, but it also broadens your employment experience! No matter if you were visiting a different country for work or for pleasure, the experience that you gain there could be of major interest to potential employers. Many of … Continued
Let me tell you a story. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, the heart of the Silicon Valley. I was relaxing with a cup of coffee on a Sunday morning, casually looking through the San Jose Mercury News. Unexpectedly, I saw a HUGE ad from LinkedIn that included 19 job postings! It was … Continued
