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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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,…
Read MoreMarch 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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Debunking the Most Common Resume Myth
“You need to cut your resume down.” “The recruiter won’t even read that far.” “One-page resumes are the best way to go.” Have you ever received advice like this? I say that this is nonsense! A resume shouldn’t be “one size fits all.” Factors like your years of experience and the complexity…
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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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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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Is Your Email Address Killing Your Job Search?
Are you looking for a new job? A great, new career opportunity? Want to get your resume into the hands of a hiring leader at a promising company? You’ve submitted several resumes for positions that you are perfectly qualified for. Your friends have hand-delivered your resume to the right person. However, nobody…
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January 2020 Career Strategy Newsletter – CAREERCompass, LLC
Let me just say… Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year and new decade can bring about wonderful possibilities if you CHOOSE your path and not just allow things to happen to you. Treat Everyday Like it’s January 1 It’s that time of year when we (symbolically) throw out the…
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What to Do When Your Boss Finds Out…
What happens when your boss discovers you’re looking for a job? You decided it’s time to move on. Forget about the reasons. You’ve been trying to be discrete, and have only shared your interview experiences with a few co-workers. You’ve used your PTO time for interviews. But somehow, your boss found out. …
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