Networking can be the difference between a successful job search and one that remains stagnant. Networking can give you a leg up on your competitors and get you hired faster, even when jobs are scarce and competition is at all-time highs. So how do
For most job seekers, conducting a comprehensive job search includes—at least to some degree—interfacing / working with recruiters (a.k.a., headhunters). But, for many people, this is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of a job search. Here are some quick tips and “must-knows”
The first hurdle to overcome in getting that new job is often a telephone screening job interview. Recruiters and HR people use it as an initial device to pare down a list of job applicants. Their intended outcome is to find reasons to cut
"50 is the new 30". "Old guys rule". "Age is only a number." "Yeah, I got that scrape skateboarding with my grandson". These are just some of the comments that reflect a shift in perception about aging in our society, in part because life expectancy
Looking for a job? Not much fun, is it? Job hunting usually doesn't rank high on anyone's top-ten list of "things I like to do." Conducting a job search can be highly stressful and disorganization can make it even more so. There are so
Are you tired of working 10 and 12 and 14-hour days?Do you want more time for yourself or your family?It’s okay to admit it!And, admitting that you need or want more time for things other than work does not mean you are any less professional
Branding. Long a buzzword used to describe the marketing of products, services, and organizations, "branding" is now applicable to the individual as well, in what has become known as your "personal brand." "Your premium brand had better be delivering something special,
No matter what the job market is like...no matter how high or low unemployment is...there are always people who struggle to find a rewarding job while others have remarkable success, conducting fast, effective job searches that result in long-term career success. These former job
A successful personal brand is authentic. It reflects your unique personal attributes. Uncovering your personal brand requires self-evaluation to identify your passions, values, and aspects of your personality. Review the following list of more than 325 core values and personality traits. Narrow the list
(January 31, 2019) - Michelle Dumas, founder of Distinctive Career Services, LLC (https://www.distinctiveweb.com and https://www.executiveresumewriting.services), career and resume consultants for professionals and executives for more than 20 years, recently announced that she has earned the Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) credential after completing the
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