If you’ve been following this 3-part series, you know the importance of collecting and documenting your achievements on an on-going basis and having a framework in order to best write up your accomplishments. The last tool I can offer is a set of questions that will aid you in identifying and strengthening your list of…
Accomplishments – No Longer a Job Seeker’s Best Kept Secret – Part 2 of 3-Part Series
We discussed why, how, and when you should collect your professional accomplishments. Now let’s talk about how to best write up and document your achievements and results. Writing Up Your Accomplishments Accuracy in collecting your accomplishments is critical. Quantify the scope and scale of the achievement in terms of percentages, numbers, and/or dollars. Be as…
7 Reasons to Keep Track of Your Accomplishments – Part 1 of 3-Part Series
Speaking only for myself, I know I have a difficult time remembering details from last week, let alone a project I completed four months ago. Therefore, one of the best ways to prepare for a time when you may need to share your accomplishments is to collect details of your achievements as you go along….
Three for Friday – New Year’s Edition
Sharing three of many blog posts that I bookmarked over the holidays to read and share. Enjoy! 1. Why you should ask for an informational interview Short but smart post that gets to the point with three solid reasons why you should always ask for an informational interview. In addition to the post’s three reasons,…
5 Tips to find the best professional resume writer
Whether you’re visiting my site for the first time (welcome!) or if you’re a loyal reader of my blog (thank you!), I wanted to take the opportunity to revisit my recommendations on how to best select a professional resume writer. First of all, it’s an investment in your career, in your job search, and in…
New award-winning careers app alert!
Four (of many) reasons why you should download my colleague Barbara Safani’s (Career Solvers) new careers apps for job seekers (free on both iOs and Android), which was recently won Career Director International’s 2012 Career Innovator Award. Thorough inventory of standard interview questions in app form on your smart phone, iPod, or tablet – great…
Beat the Odds – Job Search Strategies by the Numbers
Job searching is not an easy project in today’s employment market. There are no shortcuts to persistent hard work, networking, and follow up. Part of it is definitely a numbers game. Submitting to, say, 10 online postings may leave you with a sense of satisfaction, but it’s a mere drop in the bucket. Gone is…
5 tips to plan your return to work
I’ve had a series of conversations with clients recently about mothers looking to return to the paid workforce. (I’m always very careful to specify “paid workforce” because any mother knows that staying home to raise children and run a household is in and of itself a full workload.) I’ve assembled five tips based on…
Leaving Your Job? What Smart Jobseekers Need to Know – Part 5 of 5 Part Series
When a job seeker turns the page on his or her current position and is seeking new employment, it is rare they think about all the “what ifs.” One of the most commonly overlooked “what if” is: “What if they want me to stay?” Be prepared for a counteroffer from your current employer. When your…
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As a job search strategist and certified resume writer, Laurie successfully works with clients on projects related to resume development, career change and transition, job search strategy, interview coaching, and salary negotiation.
Through her love of words and expert ability to craft documents that capture clients’ strengths and highlight their unique value to potential employers, Laurie creates powerfully effective career documents by working with clients one on one to define their professional brand and core strengths.Email:Laurie@SterlingCareerConcepts.com
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