Blog
Job search success depends on your commitment, drive and action
Your job search success is reliant on your commitment Don’t be a yo-yo. No, this isn’t the latest street slang. In fact, this is probably one of the most critical pieces of job search advice you need. When you make the decision to search for a new job, acting like a...
Job search success versus your attitude
What influences job search success? It's one thing to have the tools to create the resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. But there is one thing that influences job search success just as much and that's your attitude. You may not even know or acknowledge that...
Relocating to Australia? How to boost your job search appeal
No local experience! If you're relocating to Australia, that's the phrase you don't want to hear! Australia’s robust job market has inspired many to consider a fresh start and seek employment "Down Under". As a resume and LinkedIn specialist, I’ve worked with a lot of...
When Job-Search Advice Reaches Its Expiration Point
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...
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...
50+ and Unemployed? It is time for you to take action now
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....