1. Define Success for Yourself
Clarify and write down what success means for you. What would it look like, feel like, what would you hear if you were successful. Use these answers as your barometer….not somebody else’s.
2. Get a Handle on Your finances Today
Pay your bills on time, do a budget, know how much is coming in and going out. Save at least 10%. Live within your means. Continue reading
Jobs in speech writing are amongst the most difficult to find, but are much sought after. In many cases, the subjects that will deliver them will want to find expert advice on what to say, how to say it, and how to make themselves look good through it. You will not start out with a job in speech writing for the President, though. You will start at a much lower level and work your way up. While many people do not like to give speeches, even fewer people like to write their own. That means that there are some great opportunities out there for those looking. But, where do you look and how do you find them? What qualifications are needed anyway? Continue reading
I’ll be the first to admit that I hated my job. It took many years for me to come to this realization since I kept accepting promotions in the hopes that the awful ache inside of my chest would go away. This ache was not a medical condition ? it was me longing to have a career where I could be happy. Continue reading
You can drown in the “free resume examples,” “free resume templates,” and “free resume samples” on the web.
In my opinion, a single thing makes one free resume template different from another: results.
Find a free resume template that will help you create a resume that’ll win you a job.
That means several things have to be true about this template you’re considering. Continue reading
In today’s unpredictable economy, the idea of job security with any company would seem to be a thing of the past. Large company layoffs, golden handshakes, mergers, leveraged buyouts, company acquisitions and similar business moves have left people of all ages out of a job they need to live. Continue reading
WARNING: This article is likely to make you mad.
In fact, I’m pretty sure it will.
I imagine you were hoping for a free resume template in this article that you could download and fill in. Well, you won’t find one here. I had planned on including a link to a free resume template or three, but I decided against it. Continue reading
Many people would love to get a better job. And most of these same people have the proper training and skills to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, so many job hunters have very poor communication skills. They are unable to clearly tell potential employers about their job qualifications. In short, they do not have good job seeking skills. In many cases, this prevents them from getting a high paying job that they could easily do. Often, the job will go to someone who is less skilled but who has written a eye-catching resume. Continue reading
Downloading a free resume template can be so alluring. No work to do! You just download it, fill in the blanks, and get the job of your dreams!
If you buy that, I’ve got lots of other things I’d like to sell you.
That’s a pipe dream. Listen, folks. All you get with a template is a structure that you have to fill in. Continue reading
Learning how to type a resume may feel like a daunting task. Even the most affluent writers have asked themselves, how to type a mind-blowing resume. Follow the tips in this article, and you will find the answers on how to type an outstanding resume.
First, your resume must be computer printed. The days of the almighty pen or grandma’s typewriter are behind us. No more carriage returns with the dinging bell.
You should always use black ink throughout. It is the most professional, and helps if your resume is going to be copied by your perspective employer.
HOW TO WRITE A RESUME-MISTAKE #1
NEVER USE THE WRONG PAPER!
What kind of paper should you choose when typing your resume? The color of paper you will want to use will be white or ivory. You will also want to type your resume on a heavier paper, such as a 20 lb. bond. Continue reading