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Not Happy at Work? Three Questions to Ask Before Seeking a Change
Not Happy at Work? Three Questions to Ask Before Seeking a Change “A state of well-being and contentment; a pleasurable or satisfying experience” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of happiness. Happiness is an elusive concept and means different things to different people and changes over time. Volumes have been written happiness for centuries. Sometimes it feels like understanding happiness can be as challenging as actually experiencing it. In our work lives there are many paths to happiness (and unhappiness) and those paths are different for different people. The key thing is to be...
read more5 Quick Tips About Networking on LinkedIn for Introverts
I’m on LinkedIn; now what? This question is frequently posed once someone’s set up an account and is stymied by “what’s next.” What should you being doing with your LinkedIn profile? How do you use LinkedIn to network effectively, especially if you’re not a naturally outgoing person? Picture yourself in a real-life networking situation. There are people moving easily around the room, making introductions, and gathering contact information to follow up with later. If this makes your heart race with anxiety, then building your network online offers a definite advantage. Tip #1: Like in-person...
read moreHow to Prepare a Resume That Works at Age 40, 50, or 60!
If you feel as though your age is keeping hiring managers from calling you for interviews, there are ways to revise your résumé to avoid disqualifying yourself while still capitalizing on your experience. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a national résumé writers’ conference that pinpointed the need for job seekers over 40 to be aware of how their presentation can help or hinder their job search. Here are 3 quick ways to turn a résumé challenge into an opportunity: Challenge: Looking “too old” or “too expensive” to a younger hiring manager. Opportunity: You likely have an...
read more4 Ways to Create a Memorable Candidate Profile
If someone views your LinkedIn profile or resume, do they understand your unique skills and career goals in the first 7 seconds? If you struggle with how to make yourself stand out, these tips will help you showcase your best qualities. Integrating essential keywords can jumpstart your interview request rate because you’re connecting the dots between your experience and the needs of a potential employer. By threading in words that are industry relevant and position specific, you set yourself up for quicker, more accurate matches with career opportunities. When delineating your...
read moreTips for improving the results of your LinkedIn profile
It’s almost like a career fairy tale: a gallant recruiter rides up on a white horse (or sends you an email) and says, “I have a job for you!” This situation is happening increasingly often as hiring specialists access the powerful, easy-to-use social networking tool LinkedIn to identify qualified candidates. If you’d like increase your chances for being found for great-fit positions LinkedIn specialist Lidonna Beer with Career Solutions Group, and Dan Stiffler with MaxOut LI offer these tips: Unless you’re a first- or second-level connection to the recruiter she’s only able to view the...
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