In category: Job Search / Career Development
Decide This Before Writing Your Resume
Before you write a resume decide - what type of work are you seeking? A resume is a ‘hook’ to capture an employer’s attention. It has to be focused on both what a specific type of job requires and what an employer requires. Then you take your past achievements and succes… more
Three Ways to Avoid Employment Gaps on Your Resume
You’ve just lost your job. How do you keep active and involved while you're seeking employment, and make your time without a job work to your advantage? Nothing is more worrisome than being out of work and dreading the bills coming in the mail that you can’t afford to pay. S… more
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Don't worry, we won't write anything in faux pirate speak that's hard to read. But what we do have are some fun, pirate-themed tips for job seekers and recruiters. First for the job seekers: And for recruiters: Recruiter Tips from … more
3 Quick Tips for Interviewing Success
You’ve worked hard to get an interview. Prepare yourself and make the most of your opportunity. You’re interviewing your potential employer as well. Patra’s 3 quick tips for interviewing success: 1. First impressions count You’ve got one chance to make a go… more
Resume Review Results
Patra Frame reviewed resumes at the September 5 Cleared Job Fair and gave us some feedback on what she saw from job seekers, both good and bad. The Good About a quarter of the 50+ resumes Patra reviewed were on target. They were well-written, focused and presented the job s… more