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 […]

It seems like only a few months ago when recruiters could not get enough applications to fill the mountains of jobs that were available.  
Now they have a mountain of candidates to choose from but not enough jobs to go around.
How times change! 

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 […]

It is human nature that the more desperate we become, the more we want to believe in those that make us feel good.  And scamsters do best in hard time because they are more likely to reach out to people who feel lost, lonely, betrayed and vulnerable. 
And when it comes to Sales Jobs, the mantra […]

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 Job seekers also think the offer may be rescinded or that they may diminish a positive first impression […]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 […]

What would happen to your business if you were able to double the number of qualified prospects you are able to reach?How would it affect your bottom line if you met with and/or had comprehensive telephone conversations with twice the number of qualified, decision-makers?
How would it feel to have qualified, decision-makers eager,willing and delighted to […]

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 […]