Surveys by Office Team Staffing report that 82% are comfortable reporting to a boss younger than us. With four generations in the workforce today, odds are it is going to happen. I think it is a wonderful thing. I got my first job as a Director of Human Resources when I was 30. Everyone was older … [Read more...]
I knew I hit a Career Wall When…
What is your answer? Is it out of frustration like Janell who can’t listen to another complaint? Or boredom like Chris who knows his field is dying and can’t wait to get into a workshop to invent the next thing? Or plain dislike like Paul who knows his boss will never let him move further? I … [Read more...]
How a Date can be Controversial on a Resume
I received a question from a reader about dates and job history on resumes. Dear Interview Doctor, I have had a long career. The early jobs were the foundation of my career but feel like a long time ago and not very relevant to my current career goal. Should I leave them off my resume? Thanks … [Read more...]
Where is the Interview Doctor in July?
Here are the locations where Katherine will be speaking in July. There are links to the events that are open to the public to register and attend. Date: July 10, 2018 Time: 8:30 - 11am Topic: Job Search Marketing Plan Location: Cleveland Clinic Akron General Wellness Center, 1940 Town … [Read more...]
Another Better Use for Job Postings
Responding to job postings is an ineffective way to find a new job. The chances of finding a job from a job posting are in the single digits. I can never find the citation for that statistic but trust me it is true. That doesn’t mean you don’t respond to ads but it does mean you probably won’t find … [Read more...]
A Good Resume Headline is the Cherry on the Top of the Sundae
Does your resume have a headline? “City unsure why the sewer smells” Seriously? Some headlines are unintentionally funny. Others are guides to the information included in the article. Resume headlines perform the same function. The reader checks out the headline. She sees “Supply Chain … [Read more...]
Is your Resume Good or Great?
Does your Resume pass the test? I see a lot of resumes and a lot of them need help desperately! Even after the person has spent hours to create it or rewrite it. It's sad but there is help to be found. People ask me about resumes. I like to start working with clients on their resume because it … [Read more...]
Job Search Potluck Antidote – Part 3: Is that an opportunity hidden around that corner?
The antidote to job search potluck is information gleaned from a bit of creative detective work that can open an array of opportunities you never considered. This series offers a process that gets job seekers beyond advertisements. In Part 1 we discussed the importance of knowing what you want. In … [Read more...]
Job Search Potluck Antidote – Part 2: Network into Opportunities
I really hate mayonnaise based salads. YUCK! When I go to a potluck dinner I bring dishes that I like to eat. That way I know I will find at least one thing to eat in a sea of mayonnaise salads. Job search is like a potluck dinner. Responding to job advertisements means you take potluck of … [Read more...]
The Job Search Potluck Antidote – Part 1: Don’t settle for potluck job search – know what you want before you start
Ever been to a potluck dinner? We have them at our boat club periodically. Potluck dinners are fun because you never know what you will find. Last time there were ten kinds of baked beans and no potatoes. Next time you might find ten kinds of potato salad and no beans. The smart option at a … [Read more...]