https://youtu.be/xUagL1vOAHU Your resume is one of the most important tools you have when searching for a job. It's your chance to make a good first impression and sell yourself as the best candidate for the role. However, if your resume is full of mistakes or doesn't contain the right information, it could cost you the … Continue reading 4 Resume Mistakes You’re Making (And How to Fix Them)
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Best Career Change Action – Step #2
Does the idea of a career change fill you with dread, or are you excited for a new opportunity? If you're stuck in a dead-end job, it might be time to consider making a change. But where do you even start? Here is Step #2 of Career Change Series. You can also find the link … Continue reading Best Career Change Action – Step #2
Cover Letters…Are they necessary anymore?
https://youtu.be/OVH_dtQLi6s Do you have a resume or cover letter written to peak interest on your resume? This is the main purpose of your cover letter. The cover letter is part of the career tools to help you with your career success. You can also check out my book to get other samples of useful cover … Continue reading Cover Letters…Are they necessary anymore?
Work From Home Jobs Thursdays
https://youtu.be/HXu09w4ov1o Here are some work at home positions you can take advantage of now! I will be sharing work from home jobs (WAH/WFH) jobs on a weekly basis. I want you guys to win the job market, so this is just one way to provide help. Here are the specific positions listed below: 1. Part … Continue reading Work From Home Jobs Thursdays
Why is a “Summary Statement” needed on your resume?
I know you hear me talking about how important resumes are in your career development but don't ignore it.. Did you know that your "well written" resume helps to communicate your your skills, knowledge based and qualifications to potential employers? Do you understand that it showcase what you can do for employers, when written strategically? … Continue reading Why is a “Summary Statement” needed on your resume?
Don’t Use Controversial Marketing in Your Career
https://youtu.be/d3YGM9UPeo8 In the last few weeks, we have seen an interesting example of #controversialmarketing at work in the #AyeshaCurry situation. I personally didn't find what she said so controversial or ridiculous, but apparently enough people had so much content to address her statement that it cause her to garner FREE press to announce a new … Continue reading Don’t Use Controversial Marketing in Your Career
Social Media can Make or Break Your Career Opportunities…Be Vigilant!
https://youtu.be/Ge9tixQhhyU When it come to #socialmedia.... you've got to be careful what type of information you place on your profiles. Take at look at all of your social media profiles right now and answer these questions: 1. Does your profile represent you positively or negatively? 2. What are you communicating about yourself in those profiles? … Continue reading Social Media can Make or Break Your Career Opportunities…Be Vigilant!
Focus On What You Can Control
https://youtu.be/6Iv0Dor3bMs Can you control when a company puts out an ad for an open position? You can only control how you respond to the open position. In life & your career, there are some factors that are out of your control, so don't concentrate on that. Focus on how you represent yourself in-person and on … Continue reading Focus On What You Can Control
When Opportunity Meets Preparation…Great things happen!
https://youtu.be/XShzqbLjd48 In today's #job market, being prepared is absolutely critical...if you want to be successful. Having your career tools in top notch condition should be no different. What are your career tools? Your resumes, coverletters and letters of recommendation....just to name a few. If your current career tools aren't working for you...check out my resource … Continue reading When Opportunity Meets Preparation…Great things happen!
Are you working towards career goals or the career your parents though was great?
Time and time again I have heard friends and co-workers talk about how they ended up going into medicine, becoming an attorney or taking over the family business all stemming from the voices of parents, relatives and friends that mean well. The only problem…YOU’RE MISERABLE! Let that sink in for a moment. I can personally … Continue reading Are you working towards career goals or the career your parents though was great?