Looking for a new career or new position can take its toll mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is necessary to take care of yourself. While I don’t advocate booking a tropical vacation on your credit card if you are unemployed or under employed, I do recommend taking a time-out to recharge, rethink your course, get your bearings, and breathe. I …

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First, let me say, I hope everyone is staying cool in this crazy heat wave. Does your current employer have a career development program? Learning and development opportunities are more frequently offered by employers today than even just two years ago. I want to suggest that you take full advantage of any/all courses available to you…at your current employer’s expense. …

How do you want the reader of your resume to perceive you? Confident? Successful? EXACTLY what he is looking for? This is the reason to use a title on your resume and include a professional profile. This will set the tone of who the reader believes he is looking at while looking at your resume. Many people think that by …

Can you believe 2019 is halfway over? How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Have you lost that 10 lbs? Gotten a new job? July 1st can be the perfect day to hit the reset button. In anticipation of the 4th of July holiday, why not plan your own Independence Day? Let freedom ring and free yourself from …

While job hunting in the summer is not top-of-mind for most people, know that there are many more networking opportunities with all of the social events going on during the summer months. Also, while many employees have summer hours and are vacation bound, that leaves the managers in the office “running the show” and allows them to be less distracted …

“After 4 long months, applying to 196 jobs, and going on 10 interviews, I officially have a job!” So my niece sends me this exciting email yesterday, the day before she walks across the stage to accept her Bachelors degree in Marketing. I am soooo proud of her! My thoughts are in Atlanta with her today. This is a girl …

Job fairs are a great way to get in front of employers and hiring managers. For those with a less than robust work history or if you are just not getting much traction with your resume, this is an opportunity for you to get face time with a firm who may have otherwise passed on your resume. In some markets, …

Good movie, if you haven’t already seen it. The thing I appreciate is that it shows a person, in this instance not a millennial, who is willing to take a position that is very basic in order get his foot in the door at a company. The character played by Robert DeNiro already has more life and work experience than …

In honor of Memorial Day, I would first like to acknowledge all U.S. military who gave their lives for our freedom and the families who loved and supported them. Your bravery and sacrifice are admirable and deeply appreciated. Second, for those veterans who served and are now seeking employment outside of the military, I would like to offer resume services …