There is no one way to write a resume.  Resumes can be organized and written in several formats.  Although you may, from time to time, hear opinions expressed to the contrary, there are several acceptable formats.  And, each of the formats has helped job seekers be successful in finding their new role or position.  The key is to understand the best uses of the various formats, and

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When clients land their new job, I ask them this question: “What are you going to do with your new-found network?  You know, that network of contacts that you built during the course of your job search.”    “Stay in touch?” clients say.“How?”  I ask.    “I don’t know,” they say. "Well, here's how . . . . . . . . . " During your search, you

You've landed your new position  -  you have an offer in hand!  You want to tell absolutely everybody, but should you ? ? ? Chances are, if you have been looking for a job, in today's tough, tough employment market, you are working really hard at your job search.  And, when you find a lead, that turns into a real, potential opportunity, and it turns into a bona-fide offer, you've

“What if I run out of network?  What do I do then?” Well, if you’re doing it right, you never do! There are a lot of things to worry about when you are looking for a job or a new or expanded role.  But . . . happily . . . this is not one of them! Upon deciding to look for a new job, most job seekers begin to reach out to the people they know  -  their colleagues, friends,

The dreaded 'L'vator speech!  That short speech you need to make when one of your network contacts You're 'L'vator speech does triple duty! or an interviewer asks: . . . . . . . . “So what do you do?” or “What do you want to do?”          A rambling response or unclear and non-focused answer can stop the conversation in its tracks. Why? Because

Referrals are golden . . .when it comes to your job search.  So, treat then like the gold they are! A referral really can be golden.  Referrals can open doors to company decision makers and organization influences that would not be opened any other way.  So when a network contact hands you a referral, handle it with care! Being referred to a well connected and influential person can

"Do you know of any job openings?"          If the answer is “NO,” it’ll be a short conversation. “Do you know of any job openings?” is an ill-advised way to open a networking conversation.  In fact, it’s a “conversation killer!” Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this 4-part Networking-HOW TO-series discussed the importance of communication skills and