There’s no place in today’s job-seeking world for stagnancy. Accepted job search and resume protocols that were standard 20, 10 or even just a few years ago are changing dramatically. If you’ve been employed for some time, and are just now jumping back in the job search pool, it’s the perfect time for a […]
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LinkedIn Update : How to make the most of your profile
A LinkedIn update is needed now—it’s not a “set and forget” business! Do you need a Linkedin update? Remember how you set up a LinkedIn profile a few years ago? You probably check in now and then when you receive an invitation to connect, but how much attention have you really paid it lately? Left unattended, […]
Over 50 and Unemployed? Time to Take Charge!
Older workers can face significant barriers to re-entering the workforce—and moreso as time away gets longer. According to a recent article in The Age, people over 50 spend an average of 61 weeks on the unemployment queue, compared to 37 weeks for all other people. 61 weeks! And those numbers aren’t getting any better. A federal government […]
What to do when employers misrepresent your job?
Employers talk all the time about job seekers misrepresenting themselves on their resumes and during interviews. But what happens when the tables are turned and interviewers show poor form by misrepresenting the job? What do you do when employers misrepresent themselves? I recently had a long conversation with a client who was highly disillusioned. When […]
Talking about your skills at interview
How and why to frame an answer : talking about your skills at interview Picture this: You’ve at a job interview and the person across the table asks you to list the top three skills you possess that give you the leading edge. Could you do it? Now imagine that they ask you to give […]
