Archive for tag: resume
Forget the Fancy Paper… Think Substance on Your Resume
January 31, 2011 7:38 am Moms in SchoolThere’s one last day in January, so let’s take one more look at finding a job…Get out your resume, dust it off, find that old computer floppy disk. Do whatever you need to do to get it up to date. What does that mean? Well, today’s resumes are a lot different than those of old. [...]
Moms can benefit from attending job fairs
January 25, 2011 9:36 am Career Advice, Moms in SchoolYou may be thinking to yourself right about now: “How can a job fair truly benefit me?” If the truth be told, job fairs actually have an abundance of information from different companies that will allow you to submit your resume and establish contacts. It sounds so much better than going around from place to place submitting your resume and waiting for a follow-up. At least at a job fair you can check out what is available first.
Building a resume while in college
January 18, 2011 2:53 pm Career Advice, Careers, EducationIf starting the job hunt while you are in college is critical to your future career path, creating a killer resume to use is just as crucial and will cement your position at the top of the applicant pool. If you’re smart, the best time to start formulating your resume is while you are involved [...]
3 Ways to Avoid a Company Lay Off
January 17, 2011 2:42 pm Career AdviceThink you’re secure in your job? So did 14 million other people until they were laid off in the last two years. In a poor economy lay offs are a fact of life, however there are several things you can do to make sure that you’re way down the list of people your company is thinking about letting go.
The Secret to Staying Motivated While Looking for Work
January 12, 2011 3:06 pm Career AdviceAre you in a funk because it’s taking longer than you thought to find a job? The competition is tough right now, but you can’t let that get you down. The only way you’ll find work is to stay focused. Read how millions of unemployed Americans are keeping motivated while looking for jobs, even though open career doors are hard to find.
4 Lies to Avoid During a Job Interview
December 9, 2010 1:03 pm Career AdviceTurns out 23% of all job seekers lie at some point during the interview process. However, studies show interviewers value integrity over lack of experience, so is lying really going to land you that job? Not if you’re caught. Here are four common lies to avoid during your interview.
4 Benefits of Job Hunting During the Holidays
November 23, 2010 3:29 pm Career AdviceJob hunting this holiday season? Landing a job during the holidays isn’t as hard as you might think. It’s easy to convince yourself that nobody hires between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but in reality that’s just a myth. Before you hang up your resume until after New Year’s check out these job search opportunities that only come around once a year.
5 Resume Terms That Will Keep You Unemployed
November 19, 2010 2:03 pm Career AdviceIf the reader of your resume can’t decipher your strengths, then you need to throw that resume away and start over. But before you do check out the five most anemic resume killing descriptions you should avoid.
Q and A: Wendy N. Powell on Getting Smart About Education
November 3, 2010 7:20 am Education, Moms in SchoolHow do you do it? By taking care of you and furthering your education. Career expert Wendy N. Powell thinks you’re doing the right thing – and she has some advice for getting even more out of your schooling.
