Melissa Peoples
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
After giving notice, and thinking now that it wasn't perhaps the best time for clarity or objectivity, I dusted off my resume, added my now former role, and began applying to likely-sounding prospects. Bear in mind, I had been recruited or referred into my past couple of roles, so my resume hadn't been top of mind for a while.
Success
MAY 11, 2022
A financial planner’s online tool asks, “Are you saving enough for retirement?”. Customers really like their questions to be answered quickly, without having to get on the phone to call the florist or open a new browser tab to send an email. Business: Resume Genius and Resume Companion , online résumé builders.
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On The Job
MAY 25, 2015
One of the biggest problems for veterans these days is finding a job in the private sector once they retire from the military. Reaching out to a veteran's organization and offering to help write resumes, make contacts, etc. None of these is difficult, but you may simply believe that you don't have the time.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Then, I did what I always did: I picked up the phone and started asking experts on how job seekers could succeed in this tough market. Employers have to weed through hundreds of resumes for even the most basic jobs, so they immediately discard ones where the skills don’t match their requirements. Don’t be desperate. Don’t be ashamed.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 10, 2012
Besides having a checking, retirement account, and a rainy day fund, you should also have a huge savings account of 6 months to a year or more of living funds. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card. You’ll need to make copies of your resume or have a nice folder.
The Shrink for Entrepreneurs
OCTOBER 1, 2013
But it’s time for it to be retired… The Clarity Couch was fantastic for business. And that’s why it’s time to retire it. So I’m retiring the Clarity Couch, but that brings us to the next question: What to do instead? Regular scheduled programming will resume shortly. Bits and Pieces'
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