Memorial Day is about remembering the veterans who have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. On your worst day, or our worst day in this country, the freedoms we enjoy are unmatched by any other country on the earth. You may be having a bad day or what I call a bad patch, but in the grand scheme of things, you are still alive, you have the opportunity to work through issues on your job or in your job search. What price are you willing to pay to accomplish your goals?
As you remember those …read more

What are you doing to create a buzz about you? If you are waiting for the phone to ring, but there is no traction or attraction, you are waiting in vain. I have been following a question on LinkedIn. You can jump in the conversation too, just find the Job Angels Group, join and come share your thoughts and/or questions.
Here is the question:What are you doing to stand out to employers? Especially when you are responding without referrals to a job opportunity? Is a strong cover letter or resume enough to put you on the top of the stack?
My response: …read more

I spoke to a job seeker this morning who just had her temp to perm job cut in half. She was on track to go to work full time when they announced a hiring freeze. She went from getting a full time job, permanent placement to 20 hours per week as a temp employee. She is frustrated because she wants to pay her bills. She wants to work and she was hoping that things would work out with this organization.
Like many people, she is back in the job market and frustrated with the process. She has applied to a multitude …read more

People are still getting fired every day of the week. Why? There is no one reason. Sometimes your boss doesn’t like you. Other times, you are lazy or you don’t like the job or maybe you’re tired of the job and you do something stupid and it’s over. In the blink of an eye. Given the challenges we face with employment. Now is really not a great time to lose your job. I have put together a Webinar for you called Fired Up! I will make some recommendations, share some tips and assist you with developing how you will respond …read more

Do you have a fear of being told “NO” when you present your business to someone? Have you been trying to get to the “YES” when applying for a job? Then I have some encouragements for you that can help you “Get past the NO to the YES!”

Listening for the “need” opportunity that you can fill. What this means is that you need to listen for what is needed and then position yourself to fill that need with your experience.
Identify yourself as the solution to their problem. Once you figure out the need then explain how you can be the …read more

Professional references can make or break your job search. Don’t assume your friends, colleagues, previous bosses will represent you the way you want them to represent you with another organization. It is absolutely your responsibility to prepare every single one of your references, both professional references and personal references prior to giving their contact information to an organization.

Don’t assume they know what to say about you.
Don’t assume they understand the job opportunity you are pursuing.
Don’t assume they will not say something that creates concern about your candidacy.
Don’t assume that your references understand how to assist you with landing the job …read more

As a career coach, my strength is in preparing job seekers for upcoming interviews. I have spent years helping people get the jobs they want to get. Below are my Top 10 Interview Tips. As you are navigating the hiring process, the most critical part of your job search strategy is the interview. Check out my Top 10 Tips:

Prepare for your Interview – Assess the job description. Prepare for questions you anticipate from the hiring manager. Prepare questions for the interviewers. Know who you are and what you can bring to that organization
Research the company – Ask the HR representative …read more

There are a lot of people looking for work right now. And there are jobs available. But there are more people than jobs. Obviously, that leads to frustration among job seekers. I talk to people daily who are in the midst of a job search. Given the frustrations that many job seekers are experiencing in a depressed job market, getting a call back or a letter from a potential employer is not really asking too much, is it? I thought I would share a note I got this morning from a job seeker:
“I think that the most frustrating thing …read more

Job Fairs can lead to great job opportunities if you are ready for the opportunities when they show up. Today, I had the privilege to meet some wonderful people at a National Career Fair in Timonium, MD. For three hours I shook hands, reviewed resumes, coached and connected with job seekers. For me as a coach and blogger it was fun. I enjoy meeting people and sharing valuable information that will make the difference between whether someone will get a job in the next 30 to 90 days.

Some of my observations from my power-packed day:
1. Preparation – Many job seekers …read more

The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for Air Traffic Control School. Here are some details for you to consider. If you know someone who is interested, please feel free to share the information!
Details:
1. Must be between the ages of 18-31
2. Must have a High School diploma
3. Must pass an exam >>> More
FAA will soon be taking applications from the general public. Visit their website: Federal Aviation Association
If you are interested, complete the application. Remember with government jobs, it can take months to get a response back. I thought was an interesting job opportunity and I wanted to share …read more