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How do I jump-start a stalled job search?
You got laid off because of the poor economy and declining sales. You have a severance package but would prefer to get right back on the horse and start a new job. Immediately you call your former colleagues, friends and neighbors and ask who is hiring. No one?
Read more...June 17th, 2009 | Blog, Career Assessment, Job Search by Ginger Korljan | Post a Comment
Which job seekers land jobs more quickly?
Many people ask me what typifies people who find jobs quickly in today’s competitive market. I am finding that the job seekers who believe in themselves, have a positive attitude, and confidently tell employers, friends and neighbors what they are passionate about doing — these people are the ones with short job searches.
Read more...May 8th, 2009 | Blog, Job Search by Ginger Korljan | Post a Comment
Which resume format to use when emailing a company?
I read today in Martin Yate’s book “Cover Letters that Knock ‘em Dead” that when you email someone who doesn’t know you, it is best to cut and paste a resume in text or ascii form directly into the email message instead of including it as an attachment. If you do this, make sure that the formatting, although simple, is clear and easy to read. Many people are hesitant to open attachments from people they do not know, but they may read a cover letter and resume in the body of your email.
Read more...January 29th, 2009 | Blog, Resumes by Ginger Korljan | Post a Comment
A Gem of a Client
Recently I assisted a client who had enlisted the help of his friends, family, neighbors and former co-workers in his job search. It took him less than two months to find a job, and as soon as he did, he called me to let me know. I warmly congratulated him on his efforts, and wouldn’t you know that his first request to me after landing the job was this. “I want to write everyone who helped me in my job search to thank them, let them know I found a job and they don’t have to keep looking for me. What should I say?”
Read more...January 23rd, 2009 | Blog, Job Search by Ginger Korljan | Post a Comment