Archive for the new job

Ok, so you have finally landed an interview with a top company for a great job. Now the nervous energy starts to flow in your veins…you realize you have to sit down with another human being, one-on-one, in a closed office, and prove to them that you are the perfect candidate for their […]

Ok, first watch this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
Seriously, watch it first!
Ok, so what are you thinking? What are you feeling?
What dream do you have sitting within your heart that you are not pursuing? What is your true life’s purpose that you are not expressing?
Here’s what Susan is here to share with you besides her AMAZING voice:

You are […]

I spoke with someone recently who told me her career search consisted of two paths.  One was following her heart’s desire of working as a photographer and the other was pursuing work in the field she was currently in, public relations.Her problem was that she was feeling unfocused and confused about her search.
No wonder!
She was […]

The traditional Objective on resumes is being replaced with a more comprehensive Summary section. This seems to be the trend with resumes today - be sure to update yours so you can highlight your experience, skills and what you are looking to do. The Summary is the perfect place to combine all of […]

You should review your resume and look to make changes to it for every single job posting you apply to.  Do a quick review of your resume before you send it in to make sure it presents you in the best possible light for that specific job.

Too often people are stuck in old patterns and ways of thinking and this affects their job search, attempts at networking and finding their dream job.  Stop thinking the way you have been throughout your career, job search, etc.  It’s time for a fresh way of thinking.  Wipe your slate clean and start fresh.  Let […]

Years ago I read the book When Work Doesn’t Work Anymore by Elizabeth Pearle Mckenna and it all made sense.  I was going from job to job to job and though on paper my life looked like a success (especially being a 25 year old from Cornell with a degree in engineering) I was becoming […]

Great tips on what to do about that cover letter when applying to jobs…
Career Couch
A Cover Letter Is Not Expendable
By PHYLLIS KORKKI
Published: February 15, 2009
Cover letters are still necessary, and in a competitive market they can give you a serious edge.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/jobs/15career.html

I know how frustrating it is to be in a job you don’t like but yet not sure what you would like to be doing.  It’s not fun being stuck, feeling almost trapped in a career, whether it be because of money, lack of information, fear, or anything else. 
Believe me, I get it.  I’ve been […]

I don’t know about you but I’m tired of all the bad news out there. Yes, we’re in a crisis but I know deep within my heart this a chance for all of us to create a new reality for ourselves. There’s a silver lining in all of this craziness. Why not […]