Archive for June, 2009
Seven Boneheaded Job Search Mistakes
Posted by klowrey in Job Search, Job Search, Resume on June 29th, 2009
This is an article on job search mistakes. Number three is one that I see all the time. You must target your resume to a specific career. People that are all over the map with their job search don’t get results.
Using Linkedin to Find a Job
Posted by klowrey in Job Search, Job Search on June 28th, 2009
I’ve written about Linkedin before. This social media web site is a great job search resouruce. But be warned this and similiar sites are one of the many job search tools available. Here is a great article on how to use this valuable resource for your job search.
Job Search Goldmine
Posted by klowrey in Job Search on June 27th, 2009
Wow! This is a great post that covers many aspects of a successful job search. Check it out here!
If You are Unemployed Don’t Forget to Spend Extra Time With Your Children
Posted by klowrey in Uncategorized on June 27th, 2009
This article in Chicago Tribune got me thinking about benefits of being unemployed. I mean it does suck rotten eggs (really old rotten eggs) to be job less. It creeps into your soul and makes one fee like a failure. However, let’s not forget some of the benefits of being between assignments.
The number one benefit is the opportunity to spend extra time with your family. Don’t miss out on the chance to make some extra memories with you children. It’s easy to get caught up in the rat race and forget what really matters. On your death bed you won’t be thinking about work projects you’ll be thinking about wonderful moments spent with those you love..
10 Things to do Right Now to Find Your Next Job
Posted by klowrey in Job Search on June 24th, 2009
Ok you want to find a new job. What do you do first? This article is spot on with its advice.
Point 10 – Stay Positive – is very important. Its very easy to get depressed and start wondering if you’ll ever find another job. You can’t let youself get down Do whatever it takes to stay positive. No one wants to hire someone who seems depressed and you will wind up repelling job leads.
Don’t Let This Happen to Your Resume!
Posted by klowrey in Job Search, Resume on June 23rd, 2009
This article cracked me up. Don’t make these mistakes with your resume. Here a quick tip have someone review your resume. You can have have a professional review it for free!. You can also ask a friend of family member do it. Just make sure that someone reviews your resume before you send it into the wild.
Tools & Tips to Help You Survive Without a Job
Posted by klowrey in Job Search on June 23rd, 2009
Great Source of Sales Training
Posted by klowrey in Job Search on June 22nd, 2009
Are you in sales are looking to get into sales? If so you need some sales training. There are countless souces of sales training but one of the best can be found here!! Check it out that is an amazing eductional product that has an awesome sales training component. It also covers many other success related areas.
How Many Careers Should You Have on Your Resume?
Posted by klowrey in Uncategorized on June 21st, 2009
One problem that I see with job candidates is having multiple careers on their resume. Sometimes you even see resumes that have work history going back 30 years.
Here is a a great article tha covers this topic.
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Want to Get Hired in this Job Market – You go the Extra Mile
Posted by klowrey in Job Search on June 20th, 2009
Another great article. This one is about the need to go the extra in your job search. This does not mean using colored resume paper by the way.