Are you currently looking for a new job? Or maybe you’re aiming for a promotion in your current company? Either way, you need a resume. The problem is that it can’t quite be the same resume. Different audiences require a different focus. To be prepared for every situation, you should have a “master resume,” ready … Continued
You have gone through the entire job search process, and now you have your new job! Have you thanked anyone? What if you didn’t get the job? Did you still thank anyone? You would be surprised at how seldom help is acknowledged after a job search. There are many ways someone might have really made … Continued
So, you already know that you want to begin a new career path or make changes on the path you are on. But how do you find out other opportunities you can explore? If you are willing to devote the time to it and do the research, you can find countless unexpected possibilities. How did … Continued
Have you ever had a performance review? When a company has a major problem or situation with an employee, the manager and someone from Human Resources might consider removing that person. But because that is a legal action, they can’t just fire them. Instead, a process for a formal performance review will be set up. … Continued
It would be lovely if everyone had a stable financial situation that would not get in the way of things like looking for a new job. But that is just not true. A family’s financial matters can quickly become a big problem if they are, for example, faced with overwhelming medical bills. This situation can … Continued
Have you ever been so angry or frustrated in a job that you just wanted to leave, burning your bridges in the process? It can be tempting, but this can have some real consequences on your career. You will be acting unprofessionally, and your reputation always proceeds you. You will be burning your bridges to … Continued
What is your job title? A job title is a useful way to define the work that you actually do at your company. You may or may not have actual business cards, but your title positions you both within and outside of your company. You would guess that job titles are easy to figure out, … Continued
Have you ever left an interview with a bad taste in your mouth because it seemed more like an interrogation? What was the general attitude of the person interviewing you? Was anything specific said that made you feel defensive or uneasy? An example might be questions asked about a gap in your employment. Well, there … Continued
What profession are you in? Do you have any industry certifications? If so, why? If not, why not? Industry certifications can be part of your professional training. Certifications will have a curriculum, followed by some way to show what you learned. You might need to take a test or put together a portfolio of a … Continued
Does your resume or LinkedIn profile give readers a clear understanding of your background and qualifications for a new job? When writing your professional documents, you want to communicate the information as clearly as possible. Several phrases are often used in resumes and LinkedIn profiles, but are not actually helpful: Adept at… Recognized for… Demonstrated … Continued
