You want that new job, you need that new job…but you don’t have it yet. While the state of the economy and your industry are certainly factors that determine the ease or difficulty of your job search, sometimes the issue lies a little closer to home.
According to ExecuNet in their 2012 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 59% of executive recruiters are “confident” or “very confident” that employment opportunities for executives will open up over the coming months. That’s great news if you want to expand your career horizons. But first
Networking used to mean lots of face-to-face time meeting people at workshops and conventions, making calls, handing out business cards, and asking friends for introductions. While this is still true, the social network has added many new ways to build and cultivate your network.
It’s time. You’ve decided you’re ready to make that leap back into the grown-up world where you’ll trade your sweatshirt for a suit jacket and push papers instead of a stroller. Conversations won’t end with “Because I said so” and naptime will quickly become
Frequently we have clients come to us at Distinctive Career Services asking about having a functional resume written. The functional resume examples shown in this post are just a few examples of that. But, most often, after discussing the reasons why they think they
Job seekers frequently suffer from telephone phobia. Understanding job search telephone etiquette and knowing how to use the telephone effectively during your job search will make help keep your search moving forward efficiently and productively, ultimately helping you to land a new job faster
It's undeniable. Conducting a job search isn't easy! Whether you have been at it for some time and need to revive a stalled job search, or if you are just starting out and want your search to come to a successful conclusion as fast
So, you have never needed a resume before. But now you do. You are about to graduate and you need a resume to apply for your first professional position. But, you have no idea where to start and so you start scouring the internet,
Are you tired of feeling anxious about your resume and uncertain it will win you the attention for the most coveted job opportunities? Transforming and improving your resume with achievements and results is the best way to show employers exactly why they should hire
A professional summary for your resume is an essential element of a modern resume. If you have a professional summary section on your resume (aka qualifications summary or resume profile), pat yourself on the back. You are definitely on the right track. But how
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