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 | Feb 5, 2017 | Career Coaching, Resumes and CVs |
While many career experts offer advice on how to “manage upward,” most will admit that the word “manage” is a stretch at best and a boldface lie at worst. Managers are managers for a reason. They are not easily led. For fear of being seen as...
by Kristen Gilbert | Dec 21, 2016 | How To, Resumes and CVs, Tips & Best Practices |
If you are currently working with a Certified Professional Resume Writer, you were probably informed about the importance of creating an “ATS friendly” resume. So, you’ve heard the terminology and your resume writer may have briefly explained the software’s role in...
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 | Dec 15, 2016 | Resumes and CVs |
With stiff competition in the job market, nothing is more important than making an investment in a resume which shall garner attention, generate interviews, and ensure job security in a financially rewarding career. This is precisely why Kris Kringle, otherwise known...
by Kristen Gilbert | Oct 26, 2016 | How To, Resumes and CVs, Tips & Best Practices, Tips & Best Practices |
Quite often, resume clients ask to have every single detail regarding career history and accomplishments integrated into a new resume. While it is very important to convey your wealth of achievements, you also want to implement impactful language which sells you and...
by Jessica Toohey | Oct 26, 2016 | Resumes and CVs |
Having spent ample time with others, you can probably tell by now that every single person basically speaks their own language. You can ask two people to handle the exact same task, and one will leave and get moving on the project immediately, while the other has to...
by Jessica Toohey | Oct 17, 2016 | Career Coaching, How To, Tips & Best Practices |
More and more employees are making the transition from the traditional office setting to telecommuting. Advances in technology allow you to be just as productive at home as you were in the office. From email and text messages to VPN connectivity and secure...