Career Success Coaching

Is your résumé generating the interviews you deserve?
Research results indicate that:

Only one interview is granted for every 50 to 100 résumés received by the average employer.
Initially your résumé will be perused quickly (about 15 seconds worth) rather than read thoroughly.
The decision to interview a prospective candidate is usually based on an overall first impression [...]

In today’s electronic age, LinkedIn is an essential tool for all job seekers. Because the site is an online network for over 8.5 million experienced professionals, many hiring managers and recruiters scour LinkedIn profiles to find top quality candidates.

If you’re an active job seeker you must join LinkedIn and learn the many ways the site can enhance your job search or career.

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At the core of every job search lies one individual who will determine your success: You. Here are some tips for creating your own successful job search.

How one attorney successfully transitioned from law to owning his own business.

Given the state of the U.S. economy and resulting corporate belt-tightening, it makes sense to be prepared for a possible layoff. And for those employed by a company struggling financially, getting “job search ready” is a wise move.
Here are some steps you can take to soften the blow should a layoff hit.

Get Your Resume Ready: [...]

If you find yourself in the midst of a layoff, don’t despair. There are many things you can do to soften your landing and begin your job search.
First, review my article on layoff preparation and complete those steps as quickly as possible. Then, make sure that you:
1. Create your personal “parachute.”  Explore the company policy [...]

Secret #1: Manage Your Career like a Business
One of the best ways to manage your career is to think like an entrepreneur and manage yourself as though running your own small business. Spend sometime developing a business plan of how you are going to make YOU assuccessful as you can be!
Like any entrepreneur, you need [...]