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. Volunteering to help train a veteran in the latest skills needed at your company. Reaching out to a veteran's organization and offering to help write resumes, make contacts, etc.

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Job Advice Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Home Founder Resume Writing Career Coaching Marketing Yourself Selling Yourself Job Stress General Advice Interview Skills "The Relocated Spouse [link] — jobconnection What can we learn from watching the Crystal Ball? Companies are hedging their bets by hiring temps instead a steady workforce.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Joe Kearney retired from the Army after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Hiring managers cite veterans'' ability to show how their skills can be used in the private sector as a top negative, according to the Center for a New American Security.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Joe Kearney retired from the Army in May after 23 years and has two words of advice for fellow veterans who will be looking for a job in the private sector: "Start early." Hiring managers cite veterans'' ability to show how their skills can be used in the private sector as a top negative, according to the Center for a New American Security.

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On The Job

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Or such jobs were filled by those nearing retirement who wanted to cut back on their hours but still earn some money to pad a nest egg. Competition for seasonal jobs with companies that will begin hiring soon is expected to be keen as the national jobless rate continues to hover near 9 percent. Take the initiative. Habelow agrees. "If

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 26, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Local Online Advertising to Increase 18% in 2011 | Main | 20 TED Talks for Small Business » August 26, 2010 Despite Recession, Private Tutoring Booms One of the trends I find really interesting is the continued growth of small personal services companies. Regards, David.

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On The Job

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Heres what I wrote for my Gannett column: You may not think you have a superpower, but if the only way you’re looking for a job is by applying to companies or job boards on the Web, you’ve just become invisible. You want to make yourself visible to companies, but you’re invisible if you’re applying for jobs that way.” Do your homework.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 26, 2008

A Job is Waiting to Happen to You Long gone are the days of scouring the newspaper want ads and pounding the pavement going from office to office submitting your resume. There are sites that are specifically for job hunters where you can submit your resume and a profile about yourself for any employer to see. First impressions count.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 17, 2012

I like many aspects of my job, but the most important thing for me is working for the right company, in the right industry and with the potential for growth, and my current position offers none of those things. Any recruiter who sees your resume and finds out you used to be a lawyer will silently wonder the following questions.

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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). When I hear about a company that interests me for any reason, I look for people who work there to add to my network.

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On The Job

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Often known has Generation Y, these young people for years have turned companies and recruiters inside out as they demanded jobs for more pay and more opportunities. With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 28, 2009

While motherhood is a great reason, and probably one of the best, to explain a long employment gap, unfortunately, what many companies only see is the following. 1) This candidate has no current computer or technology skills. The goal is to have something to write on your resume to show you weren't professionally stagnant.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It was almost like going out for coffee, as it was more of a hello, meet and greet, and ZERO questions were asked about my background, skill set, or qualifications. My resume was not even looked at. I asked some really in-depth questions about my potential boss, the company, the duties, and about the role. THEY DO NOT.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 13, 2016

My boss, the CEO, got fired in September last year and the company still hasn't started the process to replace him. The company has told me they value me and want me to stay on, but it's been seven months now and I don't have any work to do, despite offering my services to a variety of Partners. I wrote about this in an earlier post.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 9, 2016

It was almost like going out for coffee, as it was more of a hello, meet and greet, and ZERO questions were asked about my background, skill set, or qualifications. My resume was not even looked at. I asked some really in-depth questions about my potential boss, the company, the duties, and about the role. THEY DO NOT.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. It also looks bad on one’s resume. There a lot more admin at a company which I am deemed overqualified for). station for almost 2 years.

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Men With Pens

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. However, if they go to develop skills like writing and critical thinking, to learn more about the world and to connect with future leaders, then university is invaluable.

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