Yes, it is possible to stay home with your children for a few years and successfully return to the paid workforce. It just takes planning, diligence, and a fresh perspective. Keep in mind that you may not end up picking … Continue reading
Getting a job without a college degree
A client recently emailed: “I have a situation that I was wondering if you could give some advice on: I sometimes see a job listing for a position that my work experience matches very closely but for which a college … Continue reading
Cover letter secret #4: Stand-out formatting
Okay, so I said the third tip would be my last, but I have one more bonus tip to share with you when writing cover letters. We discussed earlier how the letter should be laid out—three paragraphs: intro, strengths, next … Continue reading
September: Update your Résumé Month
In case you didn’t know, September is Update your Résumé Month, sponsored by Career Directors International. Updating your resume when you’re not actively looking for a new position is a smart move for three reasons: 1) Easier to Manage – … Continue reading
Cover letter secret #3: Unified look
My third and final suggestion is a very easy way to add a professional edge to all your career documents. Take your résumé and do a ‘save as’ of the document. Delete the body of your résumé, but leave your … Continue reading