Career Rocketeer
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Resume Advice for New Grads
Now that it’s graduation season, I’ve recently reviewed resumes for several new graduates. It was clear to me from looking at these documents that many people just entering the workforce feel unsure about which rules still apply for writing resumes today. Here are some tips for those who find themselves in this situation.What Resume Length Is Appropriate?Conventional wisdom says that resumes should be just one page. Today, many people with years of work experience find that they can’t... |
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Beyond the Resume: Part 2
Using a Personal Profile to Connect With A Prospective EmployerIn today’s challenging job market, job seekers have to make every effort to go above and beyond what is normally expected, to differentiate themselves in the eyes of the hiring manager. No matter how hard you try, attempting to differentiate yourself solely through your resume is extremely difficult.Consider creating a “Credentials Package” for your prospective employer to consider, which can include other components in addition... |
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Your American Idol “Moment” in Your Job Interview!
My family and I have been ‘American Idol’ fans the last couple of years, watching the contestants try to give their best performances week after week. It’s been fun to watch, but enlightening as well to see the work and effort they have to put in to try to become the winner.Often, the judges will talk about the importance of having a “moment”. They are referring to having a performance that rises above the others by connecting with the listeners, or being unique in a way that transcends... |
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10 Secrets for Nailing the Job Interview
I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you the following career advice from Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic. Pat co-founded the Orlando Magic in 1987 and is one of America's top motivational, inspirational, and humerous speakers. He had addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national assocations to universities and nonprofits. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are the parents of 19 children, including 14 from four... |
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Words and Music: The Secret to Writing a Great Resume
Too many old school job seekers believe that on their resume employers are interested in a summary of their qualifications, experience and job responsibilities. What they forget, or were never taught, is that as seen through the eyes of qualified HR or private recruiters and decision makers a laundry list of key words and on-the-job responsibilities are synonymous with your possessing the minimum qualifications to qualify for a new position. With the competition being what it is today, offering... |
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Body Language: Be Careful What You Don't Say
What your body language says is often more important than what you say verbally, especially when the two conflict. When they’re in sync, your movements are a reflection of what you’re thinking and what you’re feeling: your conscious and your unconscious. But when they aren’t, the unconscious prevails. Why? Because while people will make themselves conscious of their words, few are conscious of their feelings and how that translates into body language, much less what that body language... |
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How to Apply Perfectionism to Your Career and Life
In business school, if not earlier, we've all learned about Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs, and we've been told that what's called "self-actualization" is the highest, or rather, most pressing human need, on which all other "lower" needs serve as only building blocks. While Maslow's theories have earned their fair share of criticism, I'd like to defer instead to a broader set of ideas in moral philosophy collectively called "perfectionism" and then discuss how these ideas can be successfully... |
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10 Confidence Boosting Tips for Interviewers
Job interviews can be intimidating and nerve-racking in a crippling way. But allowing your personality to show through –even if you’re faking it—is the only way to take charge of your interview and have any hope of landing the job. No matter what kinds of qualifications you have, employers want to sit down with an individual who can conduct themselves professionally and charismatically, and if you can’t even hold yourself together to keep up your side of the conversation, you may go unnoticed... |
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I Got a Contact Name. Now What???
People often tell me they were on LinkedIn, or went to a networking group, or met someone when they were out-and-about and got a name of a potential contact for their job search, but don’t know how to reach them.“What good is the name without their phone number or email address? It doesn’t do me much good if I can’t connect with them!”It’s great if you are given a phone number and/or email address with a name, however, with a little creativity and initiative you can certainly find... |
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5 Ways to Ensure Your Cover Letter is Not Worth Reading
The main strategy behind a cover letter is that it should be a quick introduction—a prologue, as it were—to introduce yourself and your resume to a potential employer. It should concisely demonstrate that you are a great match for the opportunity for which you are applying and ultimately command the hiring manager’s attention so that he’ll read your resume.Here are five ways to ensure your resume won’t be read.1. Write your whole life story in the cover letter.Don’t bother going overboard... |
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Executives BEWARE: There's No Margin For Error
You’re a seasoned professional and it has been at least 3 years since you needed to look for a new position, and the last time you changed jobs you were either recruited for the position or referred by someone you know. Fast forward to the present; you’re unemployed, recruiters are not returning your phone calls, and today many of the people who recommended you for jobs in the past are your direct competition. Sound familiar? You have done your homework, gotten outplacement advice, and read... |
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FIRED? The Interview Solution - PART 2
There are hundreds of reasons for dismissal, so no pat answer will suffice. The unequivocal rule is to tell the truth. So when you’re asked why you left – tell them you were fired. Forthright brevity is best. It’s all in how you phrase it. The trick is a shift in perspective, which is easier when you’ve purged the defensiveness and shame.Don’t give a long, rambling story or blame the company, your boss, or anyone else. Were you –even partially- at fault? Take responsibility. Did you... |
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Your First Job: Why It’s More Important to Learn than Earn
As you diligently search for the job that sets the cornerstone for your career, it’s important to realize what is truly important in this first experience. While you may have college loans to repay and it can be tempting to take the highest paid option out there, this is not necessarily the best option for your future. Your first job does not lock you into a single company or career, but it does set the path for future employment opportunities. Make sure that you are choosing the right job... |
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Which Career Service is Right for You?
Frequently, when I meet people and introduce myself as a Career Coach, I am met with a number of misconceptions about what that role might be. Among the roles that people think I play are: 1- I give tests for aptitude or interests, 2- I write resumes, 3- I “get” people jobs, 4- I give them job leads. I would like to help define the role and to further describe the spectrum of services out there to aid people in all facets of their careers, career goals, and job search strategies.These are... |