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8 Ways to Get Your Resume Sent to the Recycling Bin
Your resume is the foundation of your job search. And if it’s not up to par, it’s likely to hold you back from ever moving forward in the hiring process.
In the current job market, hiring managers are dealing with huge applicant pools for each job listing, as well as a shortened amount of time for [...]
5 Ways to Organize Your MBA Job Search
Job searching can be a messy task, especially in this competitive job market. Managing your search to ensure that it’s running like a well-oiled machine takes time and dedication, and some organization tactics might not work for everyone.
Don’t let the clutter and disorder take a toll on your productivity. Try these five tips organize your [...]
How to Handle a Curveball Question During the Interview
Dorothy- I was asked this more than once even just Monday in my most recent interview. “What did you not like about your previous manager/boss?” How am I supposed to answer this?
My first response to this one was what a curve ball and yet it sounds like you’ve been asked this more than once. [...]
How to Construct an Elevator Speech
Dorothy- How do I effectively craft an elevator speech? As a mid-50′s job seeker, this concept is foreign to me. I understand it in theory, but I am getting stalled actually doing it.
I understand your issue which led me to develop two methods for creating elevator speeches. Everyone talks about them but [...]
How to Prepare for an Interview When You’ve Applied for Multiple Jobs
Dorothy- I have an interview coming up. I applied to three positions with the City and am equally qualified for all three. We agreed to conduct one interview for all three positions and then determine which position I am best suited for. How shall I prepare for this interview?
It sounds like there are enough similarities [...]
MBA Programs
Survey: You Need More Education To Make It Through This Tough Economy
Recently, Dr. Mary Hawkins, President of Bellevue University a private, nonprofit University in the Midwest offering programs tailored to fit the busy lives of working students, released the results … [Read More...]
The 5 Things I Wish My Professors Told Me About the Job Search
Ah, college and grad school… where knowledge flows... like cold beer from a classic 2-barrel, stainless steel Kegerator tap. But, I digress, and so early into the post this time. Any … [Read More...]
Majoring In You! Should Colleges Offer More Majors?
If you are still bummed that you can’t major in beer at your university, then yes, you probably think that your college should offer you more. But if your mind is open and you are thinking … [Read More...]
Job Search
8 Ways to Get Your Resume Sent to the Recycling Bin
Your resume is the foundation of your job search. And if it’s not up to par, it’s likely to hold you back from ever moving forward in the hiring process. In the current job market, hiring … [Read More...]
5 Ways to Organize Your MBA Job Search
Job searching can be a messy task, especially in this competitive job market. Managing your search to ensure that it’s running like a well-oiled machine takes time and dedication, and some … [Read More...]
How to Handle a Curveball Question During the Interview
Dorothy- I was asked this more than once even just Monday in my most recent interview. "What did you not like about your previous manager/boss?" How am I supposed to answer this? My first … [Read More...]
Career Change
The MBA: A Great Strategy For Change
An MBA is obviously viewed by many as the perfect source for those looking for a career change, where as many as 37 percent of MBA applicants surveyed reported "career change" as their leading … [Read More...]
3 Secrets to Turn an Interview into an Offer [WEBINAR]
The interview went great. They loved your answers. You had an excellent rapport and you’re sure this time the job is yours. And then the email comes – they offered the job to someone else. … [Read More...]
Success By Another Definition
Achieving the success we want is probably one of the most difficult challenges we’ll ever face in our lifetime. For most of us, success is often a moving target. Our current perception of our needs … [Read More...]
Career Management
Designing a Powerful Career [WEBINAR]
How easy it is to land that hard fought for job and then kick back into a daily routine. The problem with doing that is there will come a day when you wake up to find you’re not too crazy about … [Read More...]
Overqualified and Underemployed: How to Move On Up
You have the degree and you have a job. The only problem? Your degree is saying you should have a much better job. It might seem trivial to complain about being gainfully employed in this economy, but … [Read More...]
Career Development: Are You Bragging or Self Promoting?
When it comes to self promotion, there seem to be about three groups of people: 1. No self promotion. They either feel that the work speaks for itself or that self promotion is bragging. 2. … [Read More...]
Leadership
5 Things to Know Before Choosing a Management Position
The best advice that exists regarding making a career choice is to make sure you really do your homework and research before jumping into a career. We all too often look at the more superficial … [Read More...]
You Don’t Have to Be a Manager to Be a Leader
I think that many people when they see something about leadership or being a leader automatically dismiss it as not pertaining to them. After all, if they aren’t a manager or don’t intend to … [Read More...]
What To Do Now That You’re In Charge!
Wow! You’ve been working towards a promotion and now you’ve just been given your first job as a manager of a group. This is a great opportunity and you are determined to let everyone know that … [Read More...]
Entreprenuership
Could a Franchise Really Work for You?
Many people understand the benefits of a franchise. They just aren’t sure a franchise will work for them. Is this valid? Do you need certain qualities to succeed with a franchise? Yes, … [Read More...]
Is There More to a Franchise than Burgers and Fries?
There is one comment that we often hear when we first talk to candidates: “I don’t want a franchise because I don’t want a business where I’m flipping burgers all day.” Is that what … [Read More...]
What Do You Want to Find Out About a Franchise Before You Buy?
Everybody wants to know “How much money am I going to make in this business?” That makes sense to me. If I was buying a franchise, I’d want to have a pretty good idea how much money I could … [Read More...]
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