As we’ve been discussing, this job market is difficult and unpredictable. This week is my third tip for succeeding in this strange landscape. Tip 3: Yes, you have to network But why and how? Let’s start with why it matters. As I’ve said, it’s not your imagination that the job market is…
Resumes change over time. How can you stay current so you’re appealing to employers? Resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/career-advice-qa https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/resume-format-guide-with-examples https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/ https://www.jobscan.co/ https://resumeworded.com/
The job search can be so lonely! It’s disheartening enough without the added sense of being the only one looking. The good news is that there are several resources to help you find community while you search. You can find local support on platforms like Meetup and Briefcase Coach Churches, community centers, and even chambers of commerce…
Keeping things updated is essential in your job search. Speaking, as I was recently, of my half-brother, I remind you today to keep records of your work history! Give as much detail as you can, even if some bits are fuzzy. If you had a job until March of 2015, was it towards the…
My half-brother needs a new job, ASAP. My half-brother is also the biggest technophobe I have ever encountered, by far. It borders on a true phobia, and he has it in his head that he simply cannot learn anything related to computers, including how to word processing and email. At my insistence, he has…
Let’s face it: there’s a lot going on right now, and you’re not alone if you’re overwhelmed with all of it, especially if you’re also looking for a job. How can you keep things moving? The first thing to remember is to curate the news you consume. You want to be informed, of…
As anyone who’s been looking for work these days can tell you, it’s a really tough job market! What if, like so many of us, you really need an income, ASAP? Enter the stopgap job! You can also think of these as just-for-now jobs or, as one friend calls them, serving-their-purpose jobs. The…
Interviews these days are fraught! You may get asked to do multiple rounds. You might get tested or asked to perform a task beforehand. You may have to get through one of the notorious “one-way” interviews without another human on the other end. It’s a lot! But you’re up to it. Here’s what you need…
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…
When your computer glitches or won’t open something, what’s the first thing you do? (Okay, the second thing, after cussing it out.) You reboot, right? Humans need rebooting sometimes too! I’m as guilty as anyone of failing to take vacation time, but I’m learning my lessons. When I worked for a university, I would personally…