Archive for February 2013
Picking Up Where the Baby Boomers Left Off
The work force around the country is shrinking. What that means is that there are less and less people who want to work every day. 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 today. In fact, about 10,000 of them will turn 65 every day for the next 19 years! What this means for those of us…
Read MoreMarketing yourself: Using email cover letters to apply for a position
Email is everywhere. In fact, most job openings these days ask for an emailed resume, rather than a paper one. It would be wise to learn to use email effectively and professionally. These instructions are specifically for an email cover letter, but most of it will apply to any email. Firstly, make sure you have…
Read MoreMarketing yourself: The bloodhound approach
So you are a specialist: There are only a handful of places in the country that employ people to do your job. Then it’s time to become a bloodhound. They don’t list rocket scientist and nuclear technician jobs on Monster. You will need to hunt around. Here is a list of things that you can…
Read MoreA day in the life of a smart job seeker
6:00 am – Wake up, brush teeth, get ready for a 30 minute (jog, walk, workout) 6:35 am – Shower, do hair, apply makeup, dress for work 7:00 am – Healthy breakfast with fresh fruit, coffee and low fat breakfast 7:30 am – Log on to computer and check email; respond to any urgent emails…
Read MoreMarketing Yourself: Getting a Job Before it is Published
By the time an ad goes in the paper, you are already competing with hundreds or even thousands of other people for the job. Here is a short list of ideas for getting to the job before it makes it to the paper or on a website: Make sure your resume is up to date…
Read MoreThe 2013 Jobs Forecast: How to be a Part of the Wave
Nearly every business indicator says that hiring will pick up this year. Manufacturers, retail and service industries are all expecting to hire more people. For many people, it is not happening fast enough, but it is happening. We hear you saying it, “What does that mean for me?” If you have a career path, you…
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