Heather Hamilton, Microsoft Staffing Manager shares some tips and techniques for getting in front of the hiring managers at Microsoft (and yikes… “few recruiters read cover letters”…read on). Increasing the odds of getting your resume in front of the hiring manager I’m not sure why I haven’t recommended this earlier. I guess that we get used to » Read More
Blush, Stand Tall or Shrink Away? It’s a funny thing about a compliment, it can turn even a steadfast person into a blundering, toe-staring geek. Why are they so hard to take and remain standing strong? Well, there is probably all kinds of psychology around that question - but, what might be more helpful » Read More
Great Introduction or Bad 1st Impression? One of the newer ways of presenting yourself to employers is the Video Resume and/or Video Interview. Good idea, but will it help or hinder? Oddly enough the answer to that question is ‘both’. I’ve been viewing sample video resumes and here are a couple of pointers » Read More
I was talking with a friend of mine the other day that has just made a job change. I’ll call her Sally. Sally had a job that she really did like. She enjoyed the company, liked what they stood for and could see where she could apply herself in several different areas » Read More
At times job search can feel like you’re floating endlessly in the middle of the ocean just waiting for any piece of dry land (a.k.a., employer) to show up and rescue you. It can be a very frustrating time that leaves you feeling overwhelmed, disappointed and pessimistic. Negative feelings you don’t need to » Read More
Here’s a heart-warming article that was written by a really great career coach. Enjoy - it’s a ‘true story’… Give Life Sometimes answers to prayers come in the strangest way. I’ve been feeling really discouraged lately about a couple clients. Their challenges go beyond the scope of Career Consulting and into the realm of life » Read More
I came across this site while surfing around on Truemors (also a great site - check it out too). JobVent.com is a great source for inside ’scoop’ on employers. Take a look and see if anyone you work for is on this site and/or anyone you may be considering taking a job with. Some » Read More
More exciting times at FiredUP Careers - here is our latest press release. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Economically Disadvantaged Women The Focus of FiredUP Careers and Career Closet Campaign Los Gatos, CA — June 1, 2007 — Teaming together to help build strong communities, FiredUP Careers and Career Closet are joining in a campaign to benefit economically disadvantaged women » Read More
I read so many articles that try to scare New Grads to death about their ‘coming of age’ into the real world. Sometimes I think these articles are written more for the parents than the New Grads. They are like finger-pointing, “I told you so” type articles about the financial burdens that New » Read More
It doesn’t matter what color your parachute is if you won’t jump out of the plane! So, let’s work on that jump! Usually people who are stuck in making a career decision have found something to hold onto. They grab on so tightly that their fingers just won’t let go. Often with » Read More
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