by Kristen Gilbert | Jun 19, 2017 | Career Coaching, How To, Job Searching, Tips & Best Practices |
Often a college degree is seen as a one-way ticket to a great job and while that’s not necessarily true, the countless people without degrees will tell you not having a degree does make it much harder to get their ideal job.
If getting a degree isn’t an option… How do you market yourself?
by Kristen Gilbert | Jun 4, 2017 | Career Coaching, How To, Job Searching, Resumes and CVs, Tips & Best Practices, Tips & Best Practices |
Welcome back, Graduates! As I’m sure you’ve noticed, interviews can be difficult. You’re anxious, jittery, and have to prove that you’re the right person for the job. Focusing on the way you communicate is paramount to landing that job. Communicating effectively requires many things, including…
by Jessica Toohey | Jun 1, 2017 | Job Searching, Resumes and CVs, Tips & Best Practices |
Perfect resume? Who’s ever heard of such a thing?? A resume is a resume, no big deal. It lists your jobs, your duties, your skills, and your education. It’s not rocket science. I hear you over there…. “Resume writing? Pssshhh, how hard can that really be?” You know...
by Kristen Gilbert | May 29, 2017 | Cover Letters, Job Searching, Tips & Best Practices |
The transition from college to the workforce is a hectic one. As a result, it is natural to cling to what we know; for the millennials, that’s the internet! Online job search tools, email, LinkedIn… They’re all valuable, but they’re easy. Anyone our age can do it. Employers are looking for people who don’t take the easy route—they want people who are different, who stand out, and who don’t abandon the traditional way of doing things, but enhance them to create something new.
by Kristen Gilbert | Dec 19, 2016 | Career Coaching, Cover Letters, Job Searching, Resumes and CVs |
The holidays are swiftly approaching! Have you completed your holiday shopping, or are you still trying to come up with the perfect gift for a loved one? If you are shopping for someone who is interested in a new job, we have some thoughtful gifts for you to consider...
by Kristen Gilbert | Oct 28, 2016 | Career Coaching, Job Searching |
You’ve been thinking about a career in marketing or public relations, but do you really know what those jobs entail? Perhaps you see yourself in a creative role and love the idea of developing concepts to help sell products or promote an idea. These careers have...
by Kristen Gilbert | Apr 26, 2016 | Career Coaching, Job Searching, Outplacement Services, Resumes and CVs |
Nothing can Eliminate the Sting of a Sudden Job loss or Layoff However, a good severance package can soften the financial blow and make it easier to get back on your feet. Many employees simply accept the first severance package offered by their soon to be...
by Kristen Gilbert | Feb 22, 2016 | Career Coaching, Job Searching |
You wake up, commute to work, answer emails, attend meetings, prepare reports, and then go home. Then you repeat the process the next day, five days in a row, week after week. If this sounds like your current working situation, you could be in an employment rut. What...
by Kristen Gilbert | Feb 22, 2016 | Cover Letters, How To, Job Searching, Tips & Best Practices |
Writing the perfect cover letter to send with your resume can be one of the most important stages of a job application. If you spend hours preparing your resume and just a few minutes writing the cover letter, you are limiting your chances of success. Many hiring...
by Kristen Gilbert | Aug 6, 2015 | Career Coaching, Job Searching |
One of the questions our team at Evolution Coaching is asked on a daily basis is, “How do I name my salary?” On one hand, you’d like to ask for a trillion dollars; on the other, you want to give a reasonable answer, incase they decide you’re out of their...
