Do Companies Value My Freelance Experience

December 13, 2012Kent R.

Q. Do companies value self-employment and freelance experience less than they do full-time experience?

Why Is a “Filled” Position Being Reposted?

December 09, 2012Kent R.

Q. I interviewed for a position. Unfortunately, I was told that I did not get the job and that the position had been filled. What’s weird is that the position has been recently reposted. Why would they repost it if it has just been filled?

Changing Your Job Title

December 03, 2012Kent R.

Job titles can be tricky things; sometimes they don’t accurately align with your responsibilities and other times they may sound too lofty for the kind of positions you are pursuing. I understand the urge to change them on your resume.

A Great Gift

November 29, 2012Kent R.

What? December is here?

Really, this year time is zooming by.

When pondering gifts for friends, family members and anyone in need, don't forget about the power of new job search documents and/or career development services. Do you have a job seeker in your life, or perhaps someone who is trying to take his/her career to the next level? Invest in their professional development.

Few things are as fun for me as being able to tell someone that they were gifted something that will enhance their career.

My Q4 promo continues through December. Check out the details here.

Give yourself – or someone else – the gift of a powerful new start in the world of work.

Get in touch and have an enjoyable month ahead!

Holiday Season Job Prospects

November 26, 2012Kent R.

Q: Is it a bad time of year to be applying for a job? A: No!

I get this question a lot at this time of the year. It's almost as if job seekers are looking for an excuse to take a break from searching for a new job.

Of course, some organizations are going to put hiring initiatives on hold until the beginning of the new year. However, a company's hiring needs do not change simply because it is the holiday season. Consider this... Many employees resign during the holidays. I can assure you that companies are going to hire replacements as soon as they can – especially for critical positions.

Currently, I am consulting with a company that has more open requisitions than they have had at any time during the year. What's down, is candidate interest because many people make the mistake of assuming that companies are not hiring.

Don't take your foot off of the gas. While many people will put off job-searching until 2013, stay on top of it and increase your chances of getting noticed.

Thanks For Nothing

November 15, 2012Kent R.

Learning that you are not being considered for a position or didn’t make the cut after several interviews is disappointing. So it goes without saying that sending off a thank you after you have been let down can be a challenge. That is why so few people do it and exactly why you should.

You Are Not An Exception To The Rule

November 11, 2012Kent R.

There are a lot of people who believe their experience is just too unique to fit into a “traditional resume” or that resume writing best practices don’t apply. Whether the task just seems overwhelming or the way forward is not clear, believing you are an exception to the rule can be an easy way out.

Positivity – A Key Qualification

November 07, 2012Kent R.

I am a moderator on a popular career management and resume feedback forum. As such, I field a lot of questions from people who are struggling to navigate the often confusing and overwhelming job search process. It is understandable then that many people are outwardly frustrated and that their frustration translates into negativity. I get it.

What More Can I Be Doing?

November 05, 2012Kent R.

Lets first run over the basics. Before considering what else you can be doing for a productive job search, lets make sure you are already nailing the fundamentals: