You’ve known for a while that you want to work from home, but you are not sure how to get started. There are probably many talents that you already possess that you haven’t been able to utilize fully through a regular nine-to-five job. How would you like to be able to use those talents to
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Employers screen resumes several times and the first round eliminates many of the candidates for a position based upon this one sheet of paper. Many times the best person doesn’t get hired based solely on the qualifications outlined in this document. Remember, a resume is first read by a hiring manager and not necessarily the
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If you’re entertaining thoughts of leaving your current office, you’d better learn how to write a resignation letter the right way. Even if you have one foot already out the door, it is no excuse to submit a shabby letter. Learning how to write a resignation letter properly gives your boss the impression that you
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On Line Reputation Management, four words that you as a business owner should be very very aware of, why? Because these four words can ruin your reputation and can directly influence whether a consumer does business with you or your company. I’ll share a story with you about a friend of mine who has recently
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A freelance job is perfect for independent people who do no like being tied down to one employer. Freelancing is most common in jobs that require creative services and this list includes jobs like writing, web designing and journalism. Freelancers as they are so called are always in the search for new markets and new
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Arguably the most important aspect of a resume is the work history. Unfortunately, if you’ve spent any time not working, either taking care of a sick family member, staying at home with your kids, or going on a sabbatical, you could have a huge, eye grabbing hole in your resume. Employers do not like to
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A 30-60-90-day plan is a written document outlining what you will do as an employee within the first 3 months of your employment. It’s broken up into sections: the first 30 days usually includes training, as well as getting to know the company and customers; the next 30 days are more focused on getting out
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You have an idea of how a basic resume should look like, but really haven’t crafted one completely on your own as of yet. Putting down your life on a single piece of paper sounds challenging–especially when you don’t quite know what are the most important items to include. If you had a couple of
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Besides deciding on the “right” job to pursue, your resume is NOT the next step! We all know that most employers are usually overwhelmed with resume submissions for their job openings. This is especially so with the aide of quick e-mail submissions accomplished through most job search websites and through “automated” resume submission services. With
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As everybody knows, these are tough times. The unemployment rate in the United States has exceeded 10 per cent, and people who two years ago were sailing along now find themselves in desperate straits. Bills and the mortgage are coming due, and there seems to be no luck finding a job and returning to a
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Many people say it is never too late to do things. The same is true for a mid-life career change. You may be a home-based worker who chooses to do other things for a change, or an office employee who wants to get his dream job, or simply someone who needs less stress in life
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There is a lot of talk in the media about “green-collar” jobs, the road to recovery and renewed prosperity through such jobs. Hundreds of thousand of unemployed workers are asking themselves two questions: What is a “green-collar” job? And where can I get one? According to Lucy Blake of the Apollo Alliance; which is helping
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1. Obtain the name, title, correct spelling and PRONUNCIATION for all interviewers. This information will come in handy when you mail or email your interview thank you letters. 2. Know the position for which you are interviewing and review relevant duties and responsibilities. Be sure to ask about short and long term goals for the
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