When applying for a job you should embrace every opportunity to stand out. Often, your first point of contact with potential employers is through your resume and/or LinkedIn profile. A cover letter may be optional. If you have the option of sending a cover letter, DO IT! A good cover …
Thank you! Thank you for coming on this journey with me at IamBackatWork and for helping guide thousands of women on their path to return to the workforce. Thank you to all the presenters who collaborated with me, for sharing your expertise, and investing your precious time in the IamBackatWork …
I read this Inc article: Here’s the 1 Thing You Need to Do to Learn More About Anything, and realized that is exactly what I just did, and it worked. The article presents an interesting perspective on focusing your learning. It asserts: “It turns out, one of the best ways …
Recruiters and hiring managers ask candidates about their salary expectations to make sure that they are not wasting each other’s time. This question is often asked in the initial phone screen to determine if the candidate’s expectations are within the company’s range, and if there is a point of continuing …
When you are stressed, or your mind is clouded by negative thoughts, it is easy to forget about the positive things happening in your life, the big and the small. Making a conscious effort, and taking the time to point them out, helps you feel more positive. This habit of …
Studies have shown that the biggest secret to happiness and success is close relationships. Full time employees spend most of their waking time in the workplace. Hopefully you like your fellow employees, and enjoy spending time with them. Building friendships at work is beneficial both for you, and the organization …
What you choose to wear to an interview will influence how you feel, and in affect your confidence. Look good to feel good. What you wear will greatly contribute to the first impression you make on the interviewers. When choosing what to wear, think about the impression you are trying …
As I prepare for our webinar next week about interviewing for large and small organizations, I have been talking with recruiters and hiring managers in different companies about their recruiting processes. I have asked many questions and received a variety of answers. There was consensus on one question: How to …
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement is this week. In the Jewish religion, in the 10 days between Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur, a Jew should self reflect and try to amend his or her behavior and seek forgiveness for wrong doings. At the end of …
Have you perfected your elevator pitch? A good elevator pitch enables you to succinctly and effectively describe who you are, what you do, and what you are looking for. Elevator Pitch Dos: Your elevator pitch should be a conversation starter. Make it interesting. How can you draw the person’s attention? …
