Answers to job search questions and employment questions http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog.php junk@ahfx.net en-US copyright Aspire for Success, 2006     I have read a number of articles lately about LinkedIn, and one of the most recurring themes is how to get recruiters attention on LinkedIn. Company and independent recruiters don’t necessarily wait to view the job applications they receive on their website.  Many are now searching...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/24424 January 2012 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/244LinkedIn and Social Media     If you did not get the opportunity at the end of the year to sit down and think about what you accomplished in 2011, now is your opportunity.   Use the first few weeks of January to put together your Victory Journal for 2011. These victories or successes can be good food for thought...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/24212 January 2012 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/242Other     Early in November, I attended a virtual career conference, in which a variety of career and branding topics were discussed over three days. One of the sessions was a recruiter panel discussing the importance of the resume versus social media profiles. It is always interesting to hear...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/24121 December 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/241LinkedIn and Social Media     With social networking on the rise, I have been receiving many questions from clients about the importance of Facebook for job search and other career related activities.  For this post, I decided to interview my colleague, Barb Safani in New York, who is admittedly one of the most...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/24008 December 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/240LinkedIn and Social Media Job hunting online can be such a solitary and lonely act. You are applying for a job that you think you would like, that you think you're a well-qualified for, and that you think the employer would immediately like you. And, then ... you hear nothing. Absolutely nothing. You have now entered the...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23923 November 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/239Job Search   As the work world changes, more of us are setting up shop and working from home. This includes those of us who are between jobs, free-lancers, and telecommuters.   There are obvious advantages to working from home, such as no commuting time and costs, controlling our own time, schedule,...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23809 November 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/238Other   If you're looking for a new job in 2011, expect to have some company. Whether you've been out of work for a while, or currently employed but looking for a better position or a career reinvention, you won't be alone in the job market.   In fact, last year's tough economy, layoffs, and high...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23727 October 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/237Employment Trends     I recently interviewed Sharon Teitelbaum, a Work-Life Balance and Effectiveness Coach, on setting boundaries, why they're important, and the pitfalls of not establishing them.   Sharon says boundary setting is important for the same reason that having a budget is important: your...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23620 October 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/236Interviewing     Research can be the key element to the success of any project. It is essential to do your homework and be prepared to ensure the best possible results. This also is true for your career reinvention.   You must engage in self-reflection, and career brainstorming to dream up new...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23512 October 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/235Career Reinvention     Don't rule out older experiences, community service, or volunteer roles for your career change résumé. Review every possibility from your life and professional experience that could showcase the skills and experience you want a prospective employer to see.   One example...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23406 October 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/234Resume and Cover Letters     Bragging a bit is a key ingredient of résumé writing, whether for a career reinvention or not. Your achievements tell the story of who you are, what motivates you, and how you have added value to previous employers.   Your résumé should be populated...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23329 September 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/233Resume and Cover Letters   What are keywords, and why are they important when writing a career change résumé? A keyword is the foundation for how hiring managers search for and identify candidates in résumé databases.   When writing a résumé for a career reinvention, you...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23221 September 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/232Resume and Cover Letters   Before you write your résumé for your career reinvention, you must do your homework. That means you must do your research, online and offline, about the industry, the company, and even the potential hiring manager you might encounter.   That way, you can understand the skills...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23115 September 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/231Resume and Cover Letters In fact, last year's tough economy, layoffs, and high unemployment rate have had a double-barreled effect on the 2011 job market. Not only are there many potential job-seekers still unemployed, but many others who are working have become disgruntled at their workplace and they will be looking...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/22914 September 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/229Employment Trends     After a glorious summer and lots of fun family time with my daughter, it is now time to get back to writing and sharing career tips and techniques. The Fall is often a time when individuals want to update their resume for the busy Fall job search or an impending career reinvention....http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/23009 September 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/230Resume and Cover Letters Do Your Resume Due Diligence In the first blog post of this five-part series on Career Reinvention resumes, I talked about the importance of having a clear focus and target for your resume. This second post discusses the importance of doing your homework before you sit down and write.   Before...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/22807 April 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/228Resume and Cover Letters Give Your Career Change Resume a Focus Over the past 8 years as a career reinvention coach, I have written hundreds of resumes. And I have coached hundres of other clients on how to rewrite their resume themselves. I decided to take my knowledge and write a five part blog series on tips for effective...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/22631 March 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/226Career Reinvention When Life Gives You Lemons, make LemonadeA Personal Inspiring Career Reinvention Story Many years ago when I worked in corporate America, I worked with George Harlem at Motorola. Fast forward a few years and I ran into George at a health club in Newton. George introduced me to his daughter, Jenifer...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/22725 March 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/227Career Reinvention   Earlier this year, in a training class, I learned of the CareerXRoads Source of Hire Report, which offers a wealth of information on how candidates are sourced in leading corporations. The 10th version of the report was released last week, and yesterday I had the opportunity to review the report....http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/22523 March 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/225Employment Trends     For quite some time I've been following the blog posts and tweets of a really good colleague of mine, Meg Guiseppi. A C-level Executive Branding and Job Search Coach, and fellow Reach Certified Personal Branding Strategist, Meg frequently blogs practical advice that all executive job...http://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/22418 March 2011 GMThttp://www.aspireforsuccess.com/weblog/224Job Search