There was a time when most people spent their entire working lives with one company, picking up a gold watch at their retirement party before heading off into the sunset. “Job-hopping” was frowned upon as a sign of instability and lack of commitment. Fast-forward to today, where the idea of a traditional career path has […]
Even if you are a former CEO with high credentials and expect a six figure income, you are just as likely to make an egregious mistake when attempting to join another company. Habitual expressions can be a major flub in another camp. Here are some of the most notorious and yet amazingly common interview-killers: 1. […]
Can You Answer Tough Questions About Your Work History? Well, can you? I’m a human resource professional and a resume writer, so this is something that I have to work with all the time. Whenever I get a new resume client one of the first things I do is coordinate a telephone call with them. I […]
They Said It! (advice & tips) There are over 150 articles on this website about jobs, resumes, interviews, LinkedIn, social media and the entire job search. However I understand that sometimes, that’s not enough, so when I read articles that I find helpful I like to pass them along to you. You should know by […]
Yeah, space and editing actually. I know you have read all the “best resume” advice and “resume disaster” or the resume “dos and don’ts” articles on the internet. I’ve written a few of them myself. Many of you read and really try to follow the advice as best you can but some still think they are […]
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