You know the drill—strive to avoid spelling and grammar errors, skip the “To Whom This May Concern” and by all means close your cover letter with impact and expectations for next steps. Then why are so many cover letters still riddled with mistakes? Probably because the applicant often gets caught up in telling stories and […]
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Don’t Send A Unrequested Resume
I couldn’t be more blunt about this topic, could I? I hear more than enough lamenting from recruiters who find their inboxes filled up with attachments of resumes that they hadn’t asked for. Now, the trend seems to be anyone on LinkedIn who may possibly be a valued connection could receive a resume attached to […]
Don’t Waste Your Summer Fridays Off Looking For A Job
Now this is certainly a tough dilemma. You deserve your summer Fridays to spend doing what you love and enjoy a little rest and relaxation. But you’re in the midst of a job search which means every minute counts. What people don’t realize is that recruiters and organizations are hungry for applicants all year long. […]
Keep These Ten Things In Mind Before Your Interview
When it comes to your next interview, it’s not only important to share your qualifications and answer questions smoothly and succinctly, but project the other key factors that can easily trump credentials such as articulating value, motivation, likability and drive to name a few. I have worked with numerous decision makers who’ve hired “drive” over […]
Make Your Job Search Easy With An E-Resume
While you should always have a polished, results-infused resume that looks sharp for networking, applications and interviews, you should also create an electronic-friendly version, or E-Resume, to help you easily upload your data so that it slides nicely through Applicant Tracking Systems. Did you Know?“When an employer asks you to submit your application materials via […]
Position Yourself for Opportunity Attraction
By kim on December 12, 2018 in Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
As we work together in coaching, I want you to evolve. I want all of my clients to not only be ready to achieve their most important goals but also to have the tools to step beyond what they believe is possible. In our work, we explore how your career portfolio should be designed around […]
Document and Share Your Successes
By kim on July 10, 2018 in Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
One of the most common reasons why applicants don’t get called is that they submit a resume lacking results. Instead, they send in a resume that looks a lot like a job description with only vague references to your success. Applicants may claim a skill, but failing to back it up with relevant achievements on […]
Practice Mental Toughness
By kim on April 17, 2018 in A Healthy Career, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
This is one of the hardest things to do on a consistent basis. Mental toughness is a predictor of your stamina to achieve and sustain success. You are mentally tough when you employ personal courage to stay strong; stand up to someone who is beating you down; push through rejection; and have the discipline to […]
Leave Your Network Wanting More
By kim on April 2, 2018 in A Healthy Career, Employee Engagement, Interview Questions & Tips, Million Dollar Career, Resume, CV & Salary
It’s an unfortunate fact that we remember negative events more than positive ones. There is also evidence from psychological research suggesting the existence of a broader human tendency to see ourselves through rose-colored glasses. Most of us think that we are better than we actually are—not just physically, but in every way. Yikes. While there […]
Create an Impactful E-Note for Your Job Search
If you are changing jobs or want to grab the attention of your reader, you’ll need an impactful E-Note. Let’s discuss this from the job search perspective. For many, a simple E-Note will due in place of a cover letter. To be specific, this might include sending a resume as a way of follow up […]