As the new year is upon us, most of us reflect on the last year and think about the things that we want to accomplish in the new year. Is there a new ground-breaking project at work that I can get involved in? Is there an industry conference that I can attend to grow my network while enhancing my …
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Achieving A Work/Life Balance
For career-minded talent like you and I, the conversation about having a work/life balance always comes up. Most times, the conversation is sparked when a person is feeling overwhelmed at work or devoting too much personal time after-hours to work projects. You usually hear things like “I …
Is there a cut off date concerning employment history on a resume?
Q: I have a long career history that dates back to the early 1980s. Is there a cut off date for including any of these jobs on my resume? ~ Mary, Dallas, TX A: When it comes to your entire employment history, you have to keep in mind that only the more recent achievements …
College Students & Recent Graduates: Creating Your First Resume
One of the first arduous tasks that everyone faces during the college years is creating their first resume. Whether it be for an internship or a first job out of college, we all need to have a resume to help us take that first step into our future. Creating your first resume is one of life’s …
How To Follow Up With Companies After You Submit Your Resume and Apply to a Job
In a densely populated job market, you have to do everything you can to maintain a competitive edge. Your resume needs to be on point and include all of the necessary elements that personally brand you while distinguishing you from other candidates. Once your resume is polished and you apply to …
Can You Apply to a Job That You Are Not Qualified For?
Q: I really want to apply to a job that I don’t have the qualifications for. I know I can do the job if given the opportunity and training. How do I apply for the job without being passed over for someone more qualified? ~ Bin-Li, New York A: The first step in applying for any job is to create a …
Resume Rescue: Your Last Job Ended Months Ago, Now What?
In a competitive job market, jobseekers are finding it more difficult to transition to new jobs immediately after ending their tenure with current jobs. It is quite normal for jobseekers to experience up to one year of unemployment before finding their next big break. In addition to having a quality …