Keywords are words the employer uses to describe the position you want to hold. You need to do some research to figure out the correct keywords for the position you want. This is important whether you want to find another job or just want to use the Internet and social media to learn and grow […]
Recently a boating friend asked me, “Tell me about this business you run. What do you do? What makes you different?” Ever been asked that question during a job interview? I bet you have. Job Seekers get asked that question frequently. You have to have a good answer ready. Otherwise you look silly while stammer […]
MindMapping can help your job search plans! My mind is a whirl of great ideas running around out of control. “Wow, look at that!” “Gee, I can do that!” Lots of exclamation points in my head and in my writing!! The challenge is getting that energy out of my head and into action. I am […]
Interesting quote from Catherine Clifford in CNN Money, “Necessity is the mother of invention: In this economy, if you can’t find a job, make one.” Ms. Clifford tells us the “percentage of Americans starting businesses in 2010 and 2009 was the highest in 15 years“, according to a report from the Kauffman Foundation. Small businesses […]
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” ? Shauna Niequist, Bittersweet: Thoughts on Change, Grace, and Learning the Hard Way Katherine says, This year I am thankful to celebrate and grow every day. I am especially thankful for… A patient husband who challenges […]
Pick up job search ideas wherever you find them. Every November my friend Kim participates in a crazy event called NaFiWriMo, short for National Fiction Writing Month. There is a non-fiction version too. Participants write an ENTIRE book in the month of November! This event has few rules. The book does not have to be […]
LinkedIn profile and resume are two different documents that start from the same basis but are used in two different ways. In this video, Katherine Burik describes the different ways each tool is used. Resumes are used as a take along to interviews, when you apply for jobs, when you work with a recruiter. It […]
I pick up little tidbits of ideas wherever I go. If you keep your eyes open you can do this too. I even carry a notebook where I jot down these brilliant ideas put out in the world for anyone to catch. Here is a recent gem: People want to connect to your purpose, to […]
When you think of “brand” what comes to mind? Starbucks? Kleenex? Brands are not just for tangible products any more. Everyone has a brand. You have a brand! Your brand is what you stand for. It is your reputation, your vision and mission for the world. Your brand still exists even if you are not […]
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