As a professional resume writer, I spend a lot of time speaking with people who never expected to need a resume or be in job search mode again because their careers were set and they were exactly where they wanted to be. These same clients were the hiring managers and the interviewers before an unexpected […]
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Early in the 20th century, people graduating high school could expect to find a good job that would provide money and benefits to attain a solid, middle-class life with a home and children. Decades ago, that changed. Now a college degree is nearly required for a good job that will provide that middle-class life. And
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As more research is completed, we know that multitasking is not the marvelous skill to getting things done that it has been hyped to be in the past. We are now aware that multitasking requires more focus and time to get back to the task at hand. Stopping and starting tasks wastes time and mental
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Just about every job description contains the phrase or a phrase similar to, “creative problem solving,” because every job requires the ability to identify issues and develop solutions. What is less well established is that problem solving requires critical analysis. Critical analysis requires several skills, such as: Pattern recognition Identification of weaknesses in a framework
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The culture of the company can make a wonderful job even more enjoyable or make a wonderful job a miserable experience. Do your research before the interview so that you have an idea of the company culture and if it is the right fit for you. Web Search: Of course, read the company website first.
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Teamwork is a skill that we all recognize as necessary for success in our career. A less obvious, but perhaps even more important skill, is that of delegation. We have all seen a person who was excellent in their position, exceeded all expectations, and earned a promotion to their dream job, taking on subordinates and
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As you are interviewing, keep in mind that you will spend a great deal of your time at work – 40 hours per week at least, for many years. So it is very important that the environment and culture of the workplace are a fit for you. Remember that you are interviewing the employer and
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It happens! You have spent 4, 6, 8, or more years preparing for your career through education, internships, and entry-level jobs. You have finally been offered – and accepted! – your dream position. But 6 weeks into the new job, you realize that it isn’t what you expected and it definitely is NOT your dream
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