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I Want to Make a Career Change… But to What?

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog There seems to be endless possibilities for those having to make a career change. When this opportunity becomes available some know exactly what they will do and where they will do it, while others become overwhelmed by the unlimited options and don’t know where to begin. Three ways to help narrow down those seemingly endless possibilities: 1. Find out what you are interested in. If there a… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on July 4, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

5 Must Have Tools for Your Job Search Arsenal

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog Before you begin an active job search campaign you must prepare and be ready to move fast when you start meeting potential employers and contacts. Having your tools ready will make your search more effective. Five critical tools you must have include: Resumes and Cover Letters - that are current, concise, and targeted to a specific position not a hodge-podge of experience from the past 10 or 20 years… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on June 13, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

How to Successfully Submit Online Job Applications

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog More and more companies are making it mandatory to submit online job applications. Even if you have been introduced to the right person and have already provided them with a dynamite resume you still may be asked to apply online. Although new technology is making the process much more user friendly, it is still easy to make a mistake that just might boot your resume out without you realizing it. Tips for a successf… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on June 9, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Networking Events: Expect the Best

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog Wednesday’s Q&A Question: How can I find networking events in my area and what should I bring and expect. Answer: This question comes from a recent client who had always progressed into new positions by getting noticed and being asked to move up the ladder or to other organizations. Now, as many Americans are discovering, he needs a different strategy now. My client was not comfor… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on June 3, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Job Search: The Verb between the Resume and the Interview

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog. You’ve got an awesome resume you had written by a professional resume writer and now you’ve posted it on Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, and Simply Hired. Feeling very confident you’ve even signed up to LinkedIn and developed a pretty savvy p… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on June 2, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Where Executives Go For Help

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog Thursday’s Review In my review today I will be taking a peek at an comprehensive website belonging to a company that is known globally for the level of help it provides executive level professionals, recruiters and talent-seeking employers. I am talking about ExecuNet, a leader in career and business networking since 1988. This site is member driven but offers a great deal… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on May 28, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Contact Cards: An Easy Way to Get Noticed

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog Wednesday’s Q&A Question: I’ve heard networking cards are helpful, what information should I put on it? Answer: While searching for a job, networking or contact cards are an inexpensive way to provide quick information to anyone you meet. By using your personal contact cards and not a card from the company you work at, it shows potential employers that you are not abusing current company time or… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on May 27, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Nontraditional Interview Styles: Tips for Success

Reposted from The ResumeWonders Blog. With the current economic conditions, most companies are looking for ways to cut corners and save money. One way companies are saving money is by how and where interviews are conducted. For many companies that are looking at candidates outside the local area, the interview process can be an expense one. In the past would have had to bring candidates to their location for interviews which mean covering travel, hot… Continue

Added by Kris Plantrich on May 26, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments