Job hunting? 5 Ways To Build Resilience During Challenging Times
by Elizabeth Taylor
April 2, 2018
The process of career transition is one of inherent ups and downs, highs and lows. As a job seeker, you need to be especially resilient – ready to rebound and keep moving forward when faced with a disappointment or apparent setback. “The good news is you don’t need to be born with resilience, you can learn it […]
Read More >Frequently Asked Job Search Questions – and Answers!
by Robyn Winters, Career Strategist
August 11, 2017
Most people have needed to look for work at one time or another. Regardless of (1) when that happened, (2) the process you used, or (3) how long it took you to find the position that made you happy and productive, there are always questions that arise about how to do things…the right way! While […]
Read More >9 Guidelines for Working with Your Professional References
by Robyn Winters, Career Strategist
February 14, 2017
Professional references can be among your most valuable asset, because they can be the difference between your landing a job – or not. A reference can become a positive asset in your job search, shaping the perception of you and your work to prospective employers and/or hiring managers. Providing references can provide insight into how others […]
Read More >5 Steps Women Can Take When Transitioning Back to Work
by Sheila Solomon Rudd, Executive Director
November 22, 2016
You’ve had the full-time job of raising kids for several years, and now you feel it’s time to return to the workforce. Where do you begin? Juggling a career and family is challenging – and just the thought of returning to work can be overwhelming. By learning how to pursue a career path that is […]
Read More >7 Things Recent College Graduates Should NOT Do in a Job Interview
by Sheila Solomon Rudd, Executive Director
July 18, 2016
According to a survey conducted by recruiting firm, Adecco, hiring managers are three times more likely to hire someone who is 50-years-old or older, rather than a college graduate or a “millennial.” Why? The 501 recruiters surveyed cited their biggest concern with hiring recent college graduates was long-term commitment, professionalism, reliability, and lack of interview […]
Read More >5 Things that Can Kill a College Graduate’s Résumé
by Robyn Winters, Career Strategist
June 28, 2016
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), close to 1.9 million students in the United States will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in 2016. Unfortunately, many of you who are graduates will apply for jobs using résumés with the types of mistakes that can severely hurt your chances to obtain the job of […]
Read More >CAREER TRANSITION: NO LONGER AT WORK, WHAT DO I DO NOW?
by Bob Barry, Career Coach
June 6, 2016
Career transition is a difficult thing to go through. It tests your self-esteem, your courage, your faith, your self-discipline, and sometimes your endurance. The job has ended. There’s no work to get up for, no place you must drive to, no desk or workstation awaiting your arrival. What do you do? Well, now […]
Read More >Personal Organization: The Key to a Successful Job Search
by Bob Barry, Career Coach
May 19, 2016
One common mistake made by those in career transition, especially first-timers, is to underestimate the difficulty of a job search. A second common mistake is not to treat a job search as a full-time job. If you question how I would know that, let me share my credentials with you. Today, I spend a lot […]
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