Employment Digest
Aggregates news, tips, hints, strategy and tools for job hunters, those seeking career advancement along with recruiting and staffing professionals keeping abreast of the market.
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5 Universal Laws To Finding Work You Love
The fear, doubt and uncertainty that accompanies the desire to change pace is understandable. In my work I attract people who crave freedom and creative expression in their work. They regret their... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Like a Speeding Train, a Resume That Pops Cannot Be Stopped – (3) Fantastic Tips!
(P) ROVE your value to the hiring manager. Start by taking an inventory of all of your life’s accomplishments. This is the “let me show you what I can do” phase. Include all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Cover Letters – Does Anybody Read Those Anymore?
In a world where many job applications seem to disappear into a “black hole”, job seekers often wonder if there is any point in sending a cover letter with their application. The answer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Resumes – Content That Grabs Attention and Builds Interest
Your resume has two main purposes: 1. To represent you and your career in a way that keeps you in the running for a job opportunity when you aren’t there in person. Therefore, it’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Addressing Salary Requirements in a Cover Letter
Job advertisements sometimes ask you to specify salary requirements when submitting your application. But many job seekers feel uncomfortable revealing their desired salary before they’ve even... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Job Search Over a 100K – The Options
If you’re considering doing a job search over a 100K, then you need to think beyond the little green pieces of paper. After all, even if you have all the right qualifications for a 100K job, do... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Preparing For the Perfect Job Interview
So you’ve finally landed an interview for that dream job you’ve always wanted. Now what? Do you go into panic mode as you try and figure out how to best prepare for the interview or do... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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How to Write a Cover Letter That Captures Your Future Boss’ Attention!
The key to writing a cover letter that is sure to capture the attention of your future boss or company is to write it yourself. I’m pretty sure that after reading that first line, you’re... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Bio Vs Resume – What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a bio and a resume (and when do you use each one)? If you’re confused about bio versus resume and when to use which, this article will help. A bio is a short... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Job Search Networking Opportunities All Around – How to Find Them!
You will find opportunities all the time, every day and everywhere, to use the power of networking to build key connections and accelerate your job search. Of course, there are the typical networking... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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The Power of Headhunters
When seeking jobs, having the support of a headhunter or recruiting firm can be an asset. Although most jobs nowadays are sourced through networking, recruiters are the second most important source... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Gimmicks Are Deadly in a Job Search
There is a strong temptation in today’s highly competitive job market to go for gimmicks to make one’s resume stand out from the crowded field. The temptation is particularly strong after... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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What Makes a Great Cover Letter?
Did you know that there are different kinds of cover letters but you can still use the same guidelines for writing each one of them? The foundation of your cover letter depends on how you put into... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Randi Bussin – Reinvention Strategist
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Career Portfolios – What it is and How it Can Help Land Jobs
A career portfolio provides prospective employers with a tangible sample of accomplishments acquired across an individual’s employment life. Presenting a well prepared portfolio during an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Using Buzz Words to Make Your Resume Scan Better
Technology has started to play an important role in the hiring of employees. In order to create an effective resume, you must now get through a scanner before it is ever seen by human eyes. In order... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Working With a Career Coach – What Every Job Seeker Must Know
Career coaching as we know it today, developed its roots from corporate coaching of the 1980’s. At that time, large corporations saw their top performers experience professional growth and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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How Long Should Your Resume Be?
It’s an eternal question and one there seems to be many different answers for. Here I aim to offer you some employment support advice that will go some way to giving you a recruitment... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |
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Taking Advantages of Social Media in Your Job Hunt
Have you ever use social media sites on your job search? Believe it or not most hiring managers are now investigating job applicants through these sites. They look to your personal pages on Facebook,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] |