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- Why Should You Keep Your Resume Updated? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhether the economy is crashing or booming, it is crucial to keep your resume updated and ready to be sent out on a moment's notice! There is no such thing as job security in today's world. Many unfortunate people were shocked to learn that when they found themselves jobless in 2008 and 2009. ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Never to Include Your Street Address on Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaBelow are the three reasons never to include your street address on your resume: 1. Personal Safety If you post your resume online, you're opening yourself to security risk. Most of us wouldn't include our home address on Facebook posts, personal Web pages, or tweets but we never think ...
Views: 1126 - 3 Sure Ways to Get Rid of Tire Kickers - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from Maria HebdaWhen people go shopping, whether it’s for a minor purchase or a large ticket item like a new car, price will always be a determining factor. If they feel the cost is worth it, they’ll pay it and if they don’t they won’t. It’s pretty simple when buying tangible items. But when making ...
Views: 1380 - 3 Things to Make the Most of Your Social Networking - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2015 from Maria HebdaNetworking online or social networking isn't all that different from traditional business networking such as your local Business Network International (BNI) Chapter, local Chamber of Commerce, service groups, or professional networking organizations. Just like with traditional face-to-face ...
Views: 1122 - 4 Steps To A Perfect Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaLooking for feedback on my work, I sent the exact same resume to 2 trusted recruiters and got the following two gut reactions: * "Great format but the writing could be more salesy." * "Compelling content but the format is bland." The take home message: You can't please everyone. That ...
Views: 1138 - 5 Best Practices for LinkedIn Profiles for IT Professionals - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThis headline should come as no surprise to you if you've been following Google's growth and expansion in the Northwest: Google plans 840-worker office in Bothell. This is a tremendous opportunity for those with the right skills to fit Google's technical needs and the right personality to fit ...
Views: 1117 - 5 Resume Red Flags - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaProspective employers may spend as little as six seconds looking at your resume to make an assessment of your abilities and to match those abilities to their job opening. In those six seconds they do not read every word on the resume! Instead, employers look at the overall format - is it easy ...
Views: 1138 - 5 Sure-Fire Steps to a New Job - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThe new year is here - budgets are fresh, positions are open and every statistic points to aggressive hiring. Here are 5 sure-fire steps that will get you a competitive edge and land you that job. 1). Get a professional resume done. Don't even think about doing it yourself as the state of the ...
Views: 1133 - 5 Things to Know About Market Research - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Maria HebdaOffering your career services and products based on what you “think” your clients or potential clients may want is cutting back on the amount of business you could be doing. To start off 2016 on a strong note, below are 5 Quick Tips when it comes to market research and attracting ideal ...
Views: 1283 - 5 Things Your Competitors Know About Email Newsletter - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Maria HebdaSo what’s the big deal or why bother with publishing an email newsletter (aka ezine)? Because your competitors know and understand the value of staying connected and being top-of-mind! Here are the Top 5 reasons why I suggest that you do: 1. It allows you to stay in touch with your clients ...
Views: 1273 - Accessing the Hidden Job Market - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThe Truth Behind the Open Job Market Most job seekers relay on the open job market which includes job posting boards and help wanted advertisements in local newspapers to source job leads. While it appears on the surface that these search vehicles have an abundant number of job leads, the ...
Views: 826 - Age-Old Question: Should I Lie About My Age On a Resume? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria Hebda"Should I Lie About My Age On a Resume?" * I am too old * I've never managed anyone directly * I don't have Microsoft Excel experience * I have a job gap from 2002-2004 You'll never see these above items on a resume because the purpose of the resume is to put your best foot (or ...
Views: 1595 - ASCII Resumes: An Essential Ingredient to Today's Job Search - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaASCII (pronounced ask-ee) stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. So what's that mean? Computers can only read numbers. Technically speaking, ASCII is a numerical representation of the letters, digits, punctuation marks, and other symbols used in conversational English. ...
Views: 1066 - Be Honest on Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaNothing tells a prospective employer that you are not the right person for his or her job more quickly than a resume that does not match the job description or the stated needs of the employer. Your resume should be written in a way that reflects your education and accomplishments. Resist the ...
Views: 1083 - Big Changes Require Bold Moves - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaDo you ever look at others who have achieved great things and think, "They're different from me. I could never find the courage to take such bold steps?" Don't sell yourself short. Often, it's a matter of determining the right career fit and breaking your goals down into attainable ...
Views: 1210 - Bringing Out The Real You In Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThere's a widespread frustration held by business executives that their resumes' cannot adequately describe "the real me." I've challenged this notion with the following comments and suggestions: I'm pleased to read how many executives are put off by the idea that they might be encapsulated ...
Views: 1086 - Building Your Network of Experts - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaOne of the most important things I did to grow my business was to step out of my comfort zone and begin to expand my professional network. It was a stretch for me to transition from being a certified career coach and resume writer to being a resource for my career expert peers. My ...One of ...
Views: 761 - Career Coaches CAN'T Help You - Here's Why - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2019 from Maria HebdaIf you're not willing to be coached or open to change they can't help. When you're willing to be coached, open to change and new ideas, when you welcome constructive criticism, and commit to taking action is when coaches can help. What a Career Coach Does: ✅ Challenges and inspires you to ...
Views: 749 - Choosing the Wrong Career Path - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaDo you find yourself spending a lot of time ruminating about your past career decisions, wondering if you should have done things differently-if you should have made other choices? Do you worry that you wasted your efforts or made a wrong decision somewhere along your path? Let me reassure you. ...
Views: 1996 - CIO & IT Leaders: How to Plan for Career and Resume Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaAs I work with senior-level IT leaders, IT operations directors, as well as IT program and project managers, I hear more and more about failed technology implementations. Not that the technology itself failed, although that certainly happens too. What really intrigues me is the level of project ...
Views: 1795 - Creating a Resume for a Mom Returning to the Workforce - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaI am often contacted by people (oftentimes mothers) who took an extended absence from the workforce to raise children. Those children get older and more self-sufficient; the stay at home moms decide they would like to return to the workplace. Oftentimes these women had good careers, working as ...
Views: 1398 - Creative Ways to Invest in Your Development Without Spending a Fortune - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaHowever long you've been in business, there is always something new to learn. It's essential to keep up with the trends of your industry and not get left behind. You'll not only provide better service to your clients, you'll also find new ways to grow and improve your business. Formal ...
Views: 830 - Cut the Commute: Work From Home - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Maria Hebda“Five percent of [Americans] surveyed said they would actually be willing to divorce their spouse if that meant they could stop commuting and work from home instead.”¹ While the vast majority of us wouldn’t resort to something quite so drastic, more and more people are seeking ways to spend less ...
Views: 1270 - CV vs. Resume: What is the difference? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhen searching for a job online, sometimes you will notice employers requesting a CV as opposed to a resume. What exactly is a CV and how does it differ from a resume? CV is an abbreviation for curriculum vitae, which is a Latin word meaning course of life or career. They are usually longer than ...
Views: 2507 - Death of an Objective, Birth of a Headline - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaJust a short time ago, it was customary for your resume to have a line towards the top that read something like: "OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in customer service in which I can utilize my skills at an organization that facilitates innovation and growth". Times have changed since then, and ...
Views: 1324 - Does Your Resume Need A Facelift? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaMany people don't realize is that if you put your resume together without much thought or reason, simply writing down your life's story and distributing it to potential employers, chances are you'll experience less than impressive results. In fact, you'll probably end up in the unenviable ...
Views: 1104 - Don't Waste Employers' Time By Giving Them a Crappy Resume - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Maria HebdaSo many people settle and use resume templates (aka cookie-cutter resumes) because all they have to do is plug in their info. The one thing they don’t realize is that employers are looking for more than just basic info. Employers want to know what value you bring to the table, how you ...
Views: 1156 - Five Steps to Job Fair Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhile you will need a strong resume for any job fair, don't forget - attending a job fair is not just about submitting your resume. It's about socializing and networking with the representatives of the companies and showing off your communication skills. In order to do those things ...
Views: 854 - Get More Interviews: Avoid These Common Resume Pitfalls - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Maria HebdaImprove your job search results by avoiding these common resume pitfalls: Trying to Be All Things – Choosing a focus can seem limiting! Review effective marketing campaigns (remember, your resume is a marketing tool), and you will consistently find cohesive, compelling messaging. Even at a ...
Views: 1560 - Getting The Most Out of a Job Fair - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaYou spend days preparing for that big career fair, where you'll meet your dream employer who will throw lots of money your way because YOU are the one they've been waiting for. However, the reality is that many people who attend job fairs are left disappointed, frustrated and jobless. Here ...
Views: 1065 - How Thinking small Has BIG Rewards - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Maria HebdaThinking small does have its benefits! I was on a coaching call with one of my TCE member clients and the focal point of our conversation was a topic I frequently have with colleagues. And, I want to share my thoughts to ensure that you’re making the most of your marketing efforts and seeing ...
Views: 1028 - How to Brand Yourself with Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaIn our world today, inventors and developers pride themselves on developing products that will do several functions - like the cell phone that is also a camera and a GPS device. But a resume is not such a product. It needs to do one thing - make the employer want to interview you - and it needs ...
Views: 1241 - How to Impress Employers Before They Even See Your Resume - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaAh. After much hard work, your resume is beautiful! You've spent countless hours (and perhaps a chunk of change) perfecting both its content and appearance and now you're ready to send it out to fulfill its primary duty--landing you an interview. Or several. And fast. What you may not ...
Views: 1590 - How to Price Your Services - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaWhether you're a new or established career professional, pricing can be a constant puzzle; especially when you start talking to other people in the industry or surfing the web. There are so many pricing models, fees, products and services out there. Don't sell yourself short or get caught up ...
Views: 773 - In a Saturated Marketplace? 7 Steps to Great Business Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Maria HebdaThe difference in business ideas can be compared to the difference between mediocre and exceptional and between boredom and passion. Whether you're coming up with an effective way to streamline the job search process, writing a best-selling headline to attract new clients, or coming up with a ...
Views: 1486 - Informational Interviewing: A Job Seeker’s Secret Weapon – Part I - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaOne of the most powerful but underutilized strategies in finding a job is informational interviewing, the process of conducting highly focused conversations with professionals currently working in your field of interest in order to gather information about a job, company, field or industry. ...
Views: 1831 - Informational Interviewing: A Job Seeker’s Secret Weapon – Part II - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaPreparing for the Interview Next, it’s time to research the field or industry and the contact’s company. This will help you avoid wasting precious interview time asking questions that you would have been able to answer by doing a little investigation, as well as demonstrate that you are ...
Views: 1352 - Interviewing Authentically - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThe goal of the interview is to showcase your accomplishments while developing a relationship with the hiring manager. The quality of the relationship hinges on the job seeker's ability to build credibility for their candidacy and effectively gain the hiring manager's trust. Despite this, ...
Views: 719 - Invest in Yourself without Going Broke - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Maria HebdaInvesting in yourself IS investing in your business and should be viewed as a business strategy. Unfortunately, many business owners pass up professional development because their bank account can’t support that expense right now. How you show up in your business and the impression you leave ...
Views: 1084 - Invest in Yourself Without Going Broke - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2017 from Maria HebdaYou ARE your business. Investing in yourself IS investing in your business and should be viewed as a business strategy. How you show up in your business and the impression you leave with potential clients whether having a phone conversation or a visit to your website helps them determine ...
Views: 1113 - Is a Cover Letter Necessary? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaOne of the most commonly-asked questions when it comes to the job hunt has to be: "Do I need a cover letter?" Yes, you do! "Can't I just send my resume without it?" Only if the employer, recruiter, or software refuses to let you submit the cover letter! Why? Because the resume doesn't ...
Views: 1033 - Is an “old school” resume getting in your way? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Maria HebdaCompanies today are moving quickly and looking for talent that can keep up, or better yet, bring cutting-edge ideas to give them a competitive advantage. A hiring manager’s first impression of you is most likely your resume, and if it says, “I’m old school,” you are probably not getting the ...
Views: 1645 - Is Hiring a Resume Writer Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2018 from Maria HebdaUnfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who think hiring a resume writer is a big waste of time and money. If you're one of these people, please keep reading. I can assure you that it will be well worth your time. Why hire a professional resume writer? Resume writers who are ...
Views: 1310 - Is Your Resume Employer Driven? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaAre you interested in knowing what potential employers are looking for in a resume? If you haven't updated your resume over the last few years, you might be surprised to learn what companies (large and small) are requesting in today's resumes. In the past, resumes would begin with an ...
Views: 973 - Job Search Strategies: Reach Beyond the Obvious - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaThe process of finding a new job can be overwhelming. It takes time, energy and focus-resources that most people don't have in abundance. Job hunting can also be psychologically taxing and usually requires some degree of discipline and organization. In my experience, nothing will undermine a job ...
Views: 1125 - Leveraging a Reentry Client's Volunteer Experience - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaIf you are reentering the job market and have relevant volunteer experience, be sure to include it. It counts! A recent client wanted to reenter the job market after taking time off for children. Her earlier career had been in residential real estate and Xerox equipment sales. Her new job ...
Views: 1368 - Make Your Network Work for You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaNetworking is the art of building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships. Frequently when I coach people who are in a job search and we discuss networking within the context of job search, many will say "Does that really work?" Like anything else, networking requires a bit of practice ...
Views: 743 - No Second First Impression - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaAs the saying goes, "you don't get a second chance to make a good first impression." People tend to form judgments based on what they see and hear during the first few seconds. Extended contact may modify their initial judgment but probably won't change it significantly. In terms of job or ...
Views: 1063 - Objectives in a Resume: Yes or No? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaArguments abound, even among career professionals, about whether or not you should put an objective on your resume. Here are some PROS and CONS to consider about objectives: 1. You need to know where you want the resume to take you, and you need to make sure it's crystal-clear to the ...
Views: 2340 - Online Resume Posting Guide - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Maria HebdaSince launching my resume writing business 14 years ago, I have assisted many clients in posting resumes on-line, to electronic job boards such as monsterjobs.com, careerbuilder.com, and usajobs.gov. When I first began this service, statistics said that only 30 percent of employers were ...
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