Just announced in the NY Times that G.M. will be cutting 10,000 salaried positions plus cut the salaries of others up to 10%. Layoffs are everywhere and more keep haunting us everyday. What can a person do who is in the midst of this terrible ’storm’? How can one prepare to face these difficult job search » Read More
Needless to say, there are several million people out there right now that need ‘career transition’ help. The latest figures are startling…nearly 600,000 people lost their jobs in January ‘09 alone - unemployment is up to 7.6% in the US and climbing. As Obama said - this will soon be a “catastrophe”. How can you help? » Read More
Ok - how many resumes have I reviewed, written, edited - not sure, but it feels like millions. One thing I have to say over and over again is don’t let your resume end up with “feature creep”. Feature creep is term for over doing it on product options. I came across the term in a » Read More
Finishing school and heading out into the real world can be tough business these days - especially with the current economic climate. Fortunately there’s loads of help out there for you. Here are some links to great people who have a lot of experience and great information to offer you so you can hit the » Read More
Here’s an article for new grads that points out how critical it is to update your resume and make sure it speaks to each employers needs - target, target, target is the key with your resume. “The resume is crucial, she said. Rewrite it for each employer to show you’re right for the job. Don’t » Read More
Whether you’re looking for a job or not (but ‘especially’ if you’re looking) you will need a text resume that is up to date and in style/current with today’s marketplace. Here’s a quick tip: If the top of your resume contains an “Objective Statement” that reads something like: Looking for an opportunity where I » Read More
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