Photo by yourpaldave Growing up, my good friend frequently offered two words of advice that seemed to work for most any situation. The advice? “Clarify expectations.” Think about it – how many problems would be prevented if only the parties had set up specific expectations prior to engaging in whatever caused friction or hurt feelings? […]
Why Your Job Hunt Isn't Like Barry the Bee's, Part II
Photo by bbum Yesterday’s post served to remind job seekers that picking a job or career could be worse…You could be a bee who, after a 3-week course of study, must choose a vocation in the hive for the rest of his life! I promised more reasons not to stress out about a job search […]
Why Your Job Hunt Isn't Like Barry the Bee's, Part I
Have you seen the Bee Movie? With Sex and the City being all the rage this week, I don’t image that an older release/kid’s movie is exactly top of mind for most theater goers. However, the Bee Movie had a lot of great lessons for job seekers. (Who would have thunk it?) In case you’re […]
Heat Up Your Job Hunt With Hot Resume Tips
Photo by Lallyna Keep the sun rising on your job hunt with a hot resume! A job search can be so overwhelming…A resume may represent a huge obstacle if you have been thinking of looking for a better job or making a career change. How can you put something together that will give you the […]
Heating Up Your Network for Job Seeking Success
Photo by Rougerouge How about heating up your network on the beach? Maybe your surfing buddies (or suntanning crew) can connect you to your next best career move. Networking and personal referrals will help you win jobs. You don’t have a crew? Here’s where to unearth your network… Your network is everyone you know (and […]