Ruler number 1, do not panic. Rule # 2, do not blame yourself. You have no control over the process used to let people go. Rarely is performance used to decide who stays and who goes. Rule # 3, hire a career coach like Resumes Etc. Do not work isolated or alone. Rule # 4, make looking for a job a full time job. Rule # 5, Tap into the resources...
Read MoreA thank you email after the initial interview is a definite must. You can follow up with a phone call, a week after the interview to reinforce your interest in the position. However, continuous follow up phone calls may be overkill. The goal is to show your continued interest while not appearing to be too aggressive or desperate for the
Read MoreOften when a resume lists numerous jobs within a short period of time it could be due to temporary or contract positions. When this is the case, it should be noted as such on the resume. Other reasons to explain multiple positions could be company relocation, company closing, downsizing or elimination of positions. Each case should also be noted...
Read MoreHaving a gap of time on a resume is not unusual and will not necessarily hurt you unless you explain the gap. Legitimate reasons can include becoming a full time parent, a career hiatus to care for an ailing parent, or returning to school for a degree or certification. If it was related to health reasons it could scare off some employers. Gaps...
Read MoreThey are looking for higher-paying jobs. Most employers are providing pay increases that fall short of matching inflation rates. Inflation is running at a rate of 8.5% while average pay increases average 5%, however, after taxes, that 5% equals 3.5%. In other words, employees lose 5% each year in disposable income. Over a 5-year period that's a...
Read MoreThe answer is quite simple, " knowledge". Accumulating knowledge increases your value to your employer, customers and team members. Put simply, there is no substitute for knowledge. People with knowledge are natural influencers. They don't need formal titles or positions to earn the respect of others, or to have their ideas implemented. People...
Read MoreWe can anticipate a good number of questions, but we can never anticipate all questions. Given this fact, the idea of reading a book on interview questions and answers followed by memorization simply does not work. The only way to nail down an interview is through acquired knowledge. Let's say you are going for a job interview in marketing. If...
Read MoreWhat we are seeing is very typical for an economy experiencing a slow down. There is strong job creation in recession proof industries and job layoffs in recession sensitive industries. Given this fact, we are working with clients to move them from industries at risk to those that will continue to experience growth. The goal is to protect your...
Read MoreAt Resumes Etc. we provide confidence coaching. It begins with helping you to realize just how special and unique you really are. Many individuals with confidence issues fail to fully appreciate the attributes that they possess. Confidence is also bolstered by increased knowledge. The more knowledge a person has, the better they feel about...
Read More1) you are micromanaged with little or no empowerment or opportunity to be creative. 2) You rarely get annual pay increases, or increases fall far below the inflation rate, or they keep changing your compensation structure. 3) There is very little career growth and most promotions go to outsiders or favored individuals. Good performance is...
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