As a job seeker, you need to know that employers look for a set of skills that stretch beyond your qualifications and experience. The highly competitive job market makes it necessary for you to enhance your employability and stay at the winning edge of the job seeking process to be able to land on your dream job. Though education, knowledge ... Read More »

Originally posted on Tim’s Strategy. I don’t recommend that my customers say no to a job offer unless there’s a good reason. That’s why when one of my most promising customers told me she was reluctant to accept a job offer at a leading hotel corporation, I advised her to consider the circumstances. First of all, she would be assuming ... Read More »

There’s a new trend in job searching, and you may have already tried it: More than 9 million workers search for jobs via mobile devices today, according to comScore.* The ease of tablet devices and smartphones allows job seekers to search for jobs on their own time and terms, and companies are taking notice. “Touch is the new frontier for ... Read More »

Fiscal cliff. Debt ceiling.   In my opinion, these words mean more taxes, less disposable income and an uncertain economic future. They mean retirement may come later rather than sooner. If you’re a recent graduate and you’re transitioning into the “real world,” it also means it’s time to work like an immigrant.   Here’s how: 1. Adopt an Immigrant Attitude ... Read More »

What’s the point of going to a job interview if you’re really not all that well-qualified for the job? Well, there are a few ways it can work for you. You might think that a lack of qualifications will knock you out of the running right from the start, but that isn’t always the case. Some companies are happy to ... Read More »

Jeff hates his job the way Sergio Garcia hates Tiger Woods. In his words, the job “dominates” him, “owns” him and often makes him feel “shockingly sorry for himself.” Jeff is a 28-year-old, well-educated corporate attorney in Los Angeles. And he is feeling sorry for himself. Despite the fact that he makes $160,000 a year, he says, definitively, “the money’s ... Read More »

So you want to work in real estate. But how do you get from here to there? One thing you’re sure to need is a professional resume. If you’re not sure exactly how your resume should look to help you break into the real estate industry, here are some tips to help you revamp it and impress potential employers. Presentation ... Read More »

Creating a resume is hard work. However, it can be one of the best investments of your life. It’s certainly worth taking the time and effort to have people read over your resume to ensure you are avoiding some of the most common resume mistakes. 1. Typos One careless misspelling can make a potential employer toss your resume in the ... Read More »

You’re looking for that perfect job in your chosen career path. The one that will secure your future and make you happy until retirement. The first step and sometimes the most important, is to have an impressive resume. Potential employers will often look at a resume for their call-back decision, even if the application was filled out to perfection. Some ... Read More »

Due to the number of construction jobs versus the number of applicants, it’s important to stand out when applying for a job in the field of construction. And, there’s no better way to do this than with a well-constructed resume. So, what exactly should a construction resume include in order to get your application to the top of the candidate ... Read More »