Career Strategy Newsletter – October 2020

Rejected or Redirected? Lately, I’ve interacted with a few people who are feeling rejected and frustrated. A couple of situations have been personal, one was business, and the others were career. Funny, my headline above applies to all of them. While I realize there’s been a certain scent in the atmosphere (C.O.V.I.D.!) which certainly hasn’t helped,…

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What Will Happen If We Return to Work?

  Ready to go back to work? I think we all are! As businesses begin to reopen, many are eager to return to work—but can we do it safely?   If you’re planning on returning to work or are looking for a new job soon, you need to be prepared. “Normal” has been thrown out…

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The Search For A Silver Lining

  Look around. What do you see? I see a lot of negativity. Businesses are closing, people are getting laid off, becoming sick, forced to stay at home, can’t go out to eat, are expected to entertain and school their kids while working remotely, the list goes on.   For those fortunate enough to be…

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Employed One Day, Unemployed The Next

  Lately, we’re seeing tons of articles with advice on how to have a video interview, how to work from home during COVID-19, etc. While it’s great to have resources, I’m not seeing too many articles about how this is really affecting people’s daily lives. What happens if you get laid off? What happened to…

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How to Job Search During a Global Pandemic

  As we all know, COVID-19 has swept our world up into a tornado of uncertainty. Circumstances are changing by the minute, and the future is unclear. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot any one of us can do except to weather the storm. If you’re stuck at home while the world seems to shut down,…

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March Career Strategy Newsletter – CAREERCompass, LLC.

Let’s get that job!   Over the past four weeks, I’ve encountered more people who are in job search mode than I have in several years. So, this month’s newsletter is dedicated to those of you who want to say “good-bye” to your present and “hello” to your future.   Does your resume pass the…

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Why You Need to Get Your Feet Wet

  Are you thinking: new year, new job? I know it’s a great market to find new opportunities, but wait—don’t rush it. Before you “say yes,” do your research to be sure it’s the right culture fit.   Job seekers are saying company culture is nearly as important as pay when accepting an offer, rising…

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How to Ace a Panel Interview

  You check your email, and… YES! You have an email inviting you to the next round of interviews for your dream job. But wait… it’s supposed to be a panel interview. So, you ask yourself…   What is a panel interview, anyway?   A panel interview is when 2 or more members of an…

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3 Reasons Why Your Resume Sucks

  Not getting calls about your resume? It could be for a few reasons. But in this job market, most employers are desperate to find top-talent. So, there’s no reason you can’t land interviews—if your resume’s in the right shape! If you think yours might be a “fixer-upper” then read on.   3 reasons why…

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