Time to Edit Your Resume!

Whether you’re looking for a new job or not, updating your resume is an important task.  I try to remember to give mine a review annually, usually during the first week of          the new year, though you can also tie your reminders to things like your birthday, a holiday like Memorial Day, the start of…

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Top Tips: Interviewing

Interview top tips: Interviews can be anxiety-provoking.  It’s tempting to try to follow every single piece of advice floating around out there, but it’s also impossible.  Instead, take on a manageable set of things and really focus on them: Be specific. Tell stories that use “I” language and have a clear beginning, middle, and end. …

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How to Interview with Confidence

Many people get nervous in interviews. I might even go so far as to say most people. So if you’re one of them, you’re not alone! Here are some tips for increasing your confidence. 1. Research the employer. Learn as much as you can about them—have then been in the news lately? Are they growing?…

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How to Survive a Recession

Economic uncertainty looms, and it’s already impacting many. How can we survive these challenging times? If you have a steady job, start by taking some basic steps: manage your finances as much as you can by creating a budget and trimming where you can. Look into ways to manage debt, including paying things like credit…

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