So, maybe you have a great resume or are on your way to having one? You know what you’re looking for, you are keeping track of your contacts and are up-to-date with your follow-ups. Does that sound like you? The well-oiled organized job searching machine? No? You’re the job seeker lost in a sea of […]
Soft Skills Get the Green Light at B-Schools
The April 7 issue of BusinessWeek reminds job seekers that “soft skills”  are important and valued in the workplace.  (Note: my search for a link to this story reveals that an expanded version appeared online.) Business schools, including MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Emory, the University of Virginia and Babson College are offering management communications classes to teach “soft skills,” […]
Thinking of Looking for Your Second Job?
In a recent piece for the online Wall Street Journal, Elizabeth Garone raised some key points for those who are considering making the move to their second job. Of note: Update your resume and interview style. It sounds like a given, but a first-timer’s resume is likely to list internships and college leadership roles. Now […]
Top 5 Resume Do's and Don'ts
There is a lot to consider when writing your resume. You don’t want to miss an opportunity for an interview by offering a less than stellar result
Soft Skills for Your Job Search
What are “Soft” Skills? “Soft” skills, otherwise known as emotional intelligence, may make a difference between an employee who can do the job and one who does it well. Soft skills include: leadership, written and verbal communication, problem solving, motivation, interpersonal skills and creativity. Soft skills are transferable to any position; they do not rely […]