A few days ago I met with colleagues for a meeting of the minds. It was a fun time, listening to others share their successes; ask questions and offer support and answers when ever possible. I always seem to learn something new and leave with a new technique to try, blog to read or others […]

1. Resumes and Cover Letters - that are current, concise, and targeted to a specific position not a hodge-podge of experience from the past 10 or 20 years. Target 5-10 companies and customize each resume and cover letter you send out for your biggest bang. Find actual contact names and addresses for each cover letter […]

 Who Are You? Who-Who, Who-Who?
Remember that Who song? “Who Are You – Who-Who, Who-Who?” Great tune! Always made me stop and think for just a second about who I was at that point in my life when I heard the song on the radio. For job seekers it can serve the same purpose when looking […]

We all know what the economy is like right now and how fierce the competition is for finding new jobs. Having a well-written resume will get you noticed but isn’t always enough. Having a well-targeted resume will get you notice and get you an interview! Remember to keep in mind that a resume is as […]

Letters of recommendation can often be as relevant and as important as referrals. As I have learned recently in my own business, consumers want to be sure that their outlay of money is going to bring them value whether buying food, clothes, fun stuff, or using professional services. I do the same thing when I […]

Often the dreaded and sometimes hardest part of the interview process is the salary negotiation. Why do negotiations seem so scary? Most feel unqualified and unprepared to maneuver through negotiations and come out with a good deal. Job seekers also think the offer may be rescinded or that they may diminish a positive first impression […]

At a career conference I attended last month I was introduced to many new sites, services and products designed to help job seekers find success quicker. Some ideas were big and some just little nuggets that may be of interest to or helpful to my clients and readers.Since this is one of my favorite blog […]

Don’t be Afraid to Help and Ask For Help I went to Seattle last week for the Career Directors International conference. As I sat at the airport during a layover, I watched the passengers, visitors, and airport employees move about their day. I have to say, I love to people watch, it is a great way […]

What is finding the right job worth to you? 
What is finding the right job worth to you? What will it do for your life? How will your life change? Let’s take a minute and go through a few reasons not to procrastinate in your job search.
The most obvious is a monetary gain. How much […]

Most professionals in the sales field have had some form of training during their sales career either formally, informally, or from a mentor. As you consider a change in career or industry, realize you can take what you’ve learned in sales and apply it to your career change or job search. 
Five ways to incorporate your […]