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All posts by Patra Frame

  • Build a Better Job Search

    Whether you are in the midst of a job search or just thinking about your next steps, this is a tough time. Companies are continuing to hire but are seeking to add more value with each hire. The economic impact of the coronavirus has people staying in their jobs and postponin… more

  • Take Control of Your Career – Pandemic Edition

    Whatever your current work status - from a great job you love to unemployed, this period has many of us second-guessing our life choices. The terrible toll of the coronavirus and the uncertainty it creates has some people fearful or battling mental health issues. Some are tryin… more

  • Make Sure Your Resume Is Not a Bore

    I read a lot of resumes and the majority are boring. Just think how recruiters, who read far more every day, must feel. Why should you care? Boring resumes usually do a bad job of making the case for why you should be considered. Unless you're highly regarded in your field or a … more

  • The Best Improvement You Can Make to Your Resume

    Maybe you have read a lot of articles on resumes, perhaps only a few. Either way, you know you need to demonstrate your achievements that show your value for the job. Writing solid achievement statements takes work. Done well, it enhances your options and success. First, list you… more

  • Interview Preparation: Why Do You Want to Work Here?

    Many hiring managers ask some variant on the question of why you want to work for the company, the specific contract, or in a particular part of the organization. Resist your temptation to sound excited by stating some generalities quickly. “I’ve heard great things about the… more