Landscape has Changed for Job Seekers
January 30, 2009
Janice Worthington‘s article from Business First this week really struck me as a great reality check for job seekers. The advice is sound in any market, but especially important in today’s climate. If you’re a Business First subscriber you can read the full article online. Key points below.
Read More » What you should know about the changed landscape for job seekers:
- No one will knock on your door–even if you were always recruited for jobs in the past, expect to be the one looking
2 Quick Resume Tips
January 12, 2009
An article about resumes was brought to my attention today, written by Janice Worthington, executive director of Worthington Career Services. Janice was blunt and to the point, here’s what stood out for me:
Read More » “If you merely tell me what you do, you only qualify yourself.” She goes on to explain that you need to describe your “tales of glory” including your challenges, efforts, and results. These will distinguish you from the rest of the herd.
Another piece of advice: don’t exaggerate. Janice writes, “the cover up
