Since this week’s posts have been about managing your time and focusing on your job hunting goals, it is a good time to share information about a resource developed by my new cyber-friend, Jason Alba: Jibber Jobber. Jibber Jobber is an online tool with both free and paid features. Need help keeping up with where […]
The Secret to Goal Setting and Driving Your Own Career Bus
I admit that I was a bit skeptical when I first read the hype surrounding the book and movie The Secret. However, upon reflection, I believe the ideas in The Secret can be useful and empowering to job seekers. For those not familiar, The Secret involves the belief that the universe will send you what […]
Fight Age Discrimination in Your Job Hunt – Manage Your Digital Footprint
You thought social media was for the “kids?” Blogging, Twitter, Facebook…You don’t have time to engage online with a bunch of people – you’re busy with your job hunt! Think again! Yesterday, I posted about the value of social networking for the job seeker. Then, as I usually do, I went through my blogroll to […]
No Time! (Like the Present)
I recently attended a networking event with other business owners. Typically, I pitch Keppie Careers and let everyone know that I write resumes and how I can help those seeking jobs gain clarity and confidence about the job search process. In addition, to take my own advice to always let networking contacts know how I […]
Another Reason Not to Spend A Lot of Time on Job Boards
Have you been spending a lot of your job search time online, looking for job postings and applying for opportunities listed on large job boards? Do you ever believe that your application is going straight into a black hole? I discourage my clients from spending very much time replying to online job boards. Some recruiters […]