Top 4 Resume Mistakes that Could Cost You the Job
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsYou’ve probably heard the saying: “Looking for a job is a full-time job.” That’s pretty accurate. In a rocky job market, it can take quite a bit of effort to find gainful employment. Your first order of business ids making sure that your resume is in order. When preparing your resume avoid the top four mistakes that could get in your way of finding the perfect job. Full Article
How to Use Social Media in Your Job Search
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsPeople often find jobs through other people in their network. That’s what’s made social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter so popular. The goal of these sites is to build connections with others. You can even successfully leverage these connections to assist with your job search. Full Article
4 Tips for Writing a Winning Cover Letter
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsWhen going for a specific job opportunity, most employers expect to receive a cover letter along with a resume. It is another important job search tool and should be written to substantiate and highlight the information your resume contains. Full Article
4 Benefits of Using a Chronological Resume
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsWhen it’s time to create, or update, your resume in preparation of finding a new job, you may find the experience more challenging than you expected. One issue that often stumps job seekers is choosing the right resume format. The two most common formats are the chronological and function resume. The question is: which format is best at positioning you as an ideal candidate? The answer: the format that best presents your qualifications, skills and experience; however, the chronological format is used most often. Full Article
Smart Women Give Their Business a Marketing Makeover
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsIf you’re ready to step out in your business in a bigger way, these tips and solutions will cause people around you to sit up and take notice that you are serious about success in business. Taking these steps will unleash more referrals, more clients and more income – 3 necessary ingredients for complete success.
Resume Tips for Creative Professionals
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsImage is everything when you’re a job seeker. In fact, your resume is a prospective employer’s first impression of you. This is especially true of anyone seeking job opportunities in a creative field like graphic design or media production, so it’s important to make that first impression count. Combine powerful content with a professional layout to get their attention and keep your resume from ending up in the slush pile. Full Article
How to Use Keywords in Your Resume to Improve Your Online Job Search
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsIncluding keywords in your resume is a job search strategy you can’t afford to ignore. Keywords are words or phrases used to help job seekers find jobs and employers find the right candidate to fill available positions. Put them into a search engine the same way you would normally search for information on the Internet. Certain industry buzzwords will often yield better search results. For instance, you’ll find better opportunities searching online for “retail project management” than you will if you use the term “retail” alone. Full Article
6 Strategies that Capture Reader Interest in Your Resume
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsResumes are an essential tool in the job search process. Whether you’re contemplating a new career, or seeking a promotion, the information in your resume can position you as the best candidate. Before an employer ever considers meeting with you in person, your resume is all there is to go on to determine whether to toss your resume into the “slush pile” or put you on the list to be contacted for an interview. Your resume will need to get the reader’s attention, keep her interested and create a desire based on your qualifications, and then motivate a prospective employer to take action by contacting you about the next step forward in the recruiting process. The following strategies can help improve your resume’s chances of getting you noticed. Full Article
How to Work With a Certified Professional Resume Writer
Written by kimberlyben | 0 CommentsProfessional resume writers specialize in creating resumes, cover letters and other career documents for job seekers. They stay current on trends that affect employment and the job search process, as well as strategies and techniques that can position a job seeker as the best candidate for the job they’re seeking. Full Article
Smart Women Have Rituals for Success
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsDo you have rituals for success in your life and business? Here are 7 rituals I use to help me stay on course and honor what I value most.
Smart Women And The 5 Fundamental Questions for Business Success
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsIf you are serious about making 2012 the year that you soar in business and make big leaps in income, you must first ask yourself a few questions (and get honest with yourself about the answers). When these 5 components are blended together, you can guarantee yourself more clients, more income and more freedom to enjoy life.
Smart Women And The 4 Entrepreneurial Phases
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsThis article is about the journey that entrepreneurs take when they first start a business and the phases they need to go through in order to reach their highest goals. There are different skill sets needed at certain phases to make the business a success.
Smart Women Have Their Own “Hermageddon”
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsThis article is about the importance of taking a time out for yourself. If you are truly ready to make a change in your life and start living differently, there is no better way than to go on retreat and recharge and renew your mindset.
Smart Women, Niche Marketing and Yoga Johnny
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsThis article is about the importance of finding your niche and identifying your ideal client. It simplifies your marketing and collapses your time frame for building your business.
Smart Women Make a Difference
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsIf we as women want to truly make a difference in the world, we have to do it every single day in any single way we can. If you aren’t happy about the way things are, then I invite you to begin walking a path to make a difference.
Smart Women And The Tug of Transition
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsThis article is about using some simple tips to start considering entrepreneurship or starting your own business.
Smart Women Create
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsWhether you have a book inside of you, a new program you want to create for your business or maybe you have an idea for a new business you want to start, here are 3 solutions that are guaranteed to work every time.
Smart Women Never Quit
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsThis article is about why it’s important to never quit as we are on the road to accomplishing our Big Ideas, Dreams and Goals. Although fear and doubt can creep in when we are working toward success, it’s key to stay the course and keep going. There are several things you can do to help you when fear and failure strikes.
Smart Women in a Wild, Wacky World
Written by Joy Chudacoff | 0 CommentsIf you’ve had some challenges lately in your business or personal life, and feel like you need some solutions to help you move into possibility thinking, here are a few tips that I personally use to move me out from under the covers and into being an energized solution seeker.
So You Want To Create A Marketing Plan: Six Tips To Make It Happen
Written by Jill Hart | 0 CommentsA marketing plan outlines the basics for how you want to market your business. Your marketing plan helps you establish, direct and coordinate your marketing efforts. It’s your roadmap for success. Your marketing plan allows you to understand your customer base, better determine exactly how products or services will benefit those clients, and create a plan to market to those clients. Below are tips to get you started creating a marketing plan that will help you grow your business effectively: Full Article
