Accomplishments are an important part of your resume. They set you apart from your competition and give potential employers a reason to consider you above others with similar qualifications. Most people, however, find it difficult to write resume achievements. What exactly constitutes an accomplishment? Simply put, an accomplishment is an example of how you solved a workplace challenge and [...]
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Ten Signs of Job Dissatisfaction—Don’t Ignore Them!
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Are you completely happy with your current job? If not, now is a great time to analyze your job satisfaction. There are ten sure signs that you are experiencing job dissatisfaction. If you:
Dread Mondays or coming to work
Can’t wait for Friday
Are often bored at work
Feel tired or chronically fatigued
Avoid your boss and dread meetings [...]
Recruiters Not Calling You? Five Reasons Why—And How To Fix It
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You’ve been hoping for a new job, but your phone is silent. No recruiters calling, no job offers; it’s so quiet you can almost hear the crickets outside. Maybe it’s time to reassess.
Does this sound like your job search efforts?
You’ve sent out hundreds of resumes to countless job postings but received little or no response.
You’ve [...]
Calling All Recruiters–Is anyone out there?
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Online job services were meant to automate the job search process and get job seekers in front of prospective new employers quicker. How well is it working for you? If you’ve sent out dozens of resumes and gotten little or no response it probably feels like you’re shooting your resume out into some vast black [...]
How to Ask for a Raise—and Get It!
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Article submitted by Deborah Walker, Certified Career Management Coach
email: Deb@Alphaadvantage.com
When was the last time you asked for a raise? If you are like most people, you waited until you were frustrated, angry, and resentful. Not the best frame of mind for trying to make a positive change. You probably made some critical mistakes. You may [...]
Top Interview Secret: Know the Right Questions To Ask
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“Article reprinted with permission from Deborah Walker, Certified Career Management Coach, deb@alphaadvantage.com, www.alphaadvantage.com.”
Most interview preparation books are filled with sample questions that you’ll have to answer during an interview. While it’s certainly important to know how to answer tough interview questions, it’s equally important to know how to ASK questions in [...]