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Changing Careers
Life throws us curve balls. Our goals in life change, both personally and professionally, which will cause us to re-evaluate our path. This is not always bad thing. At work, we are
at the mercy of many of these business drivers and are too often unable to control or influence milestones such as mergers, acquisitions, a reduction in force, the resignation of a favorite manager,
or a shift in product/industry demand. All of these examples require a change in mindset and can impact a career path.
Change will happen to you. It is ...
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You gotta fight, for your right…
Hello 2012,
I have a story to share… My company was recently acquired, and it is no secret that layoffs will follow after the sale closes. Needless to say, since the announcement was made, the mood across the organization has changed - employees are afraid for their jobs, concerned for their colleagues, and apprehensive of the new culture. The shock has now worn off, and most are trying to figure out how they’ll fit in moving forward. Where is the silver lining you ask???
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Greetings All,
Please accept my apologies for the long hiatus. Life in the HR Generalist lane can be fast and furious. Who knew? Recently, I received two
resume referrals from individuals who live in different parts of the country. Besides frustration with their job search, they had much in common. Both were former executives in the construction
industry with a successful track record. To them, it was obvious they were well qualified for lots of jobs, yet they were puzzled by the ...
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Don't Spam Your Resume Writer
Greeting All,
Nothing like a fall evening with good tunes and the computer. I am cleaning out my inbox and getting ready to tackle some new resume revisions, and I am stunned. Is that what I think it is? Is the person who sent me this email really serious? Surely, I am not meant to be included in this mass email. As a result, I am so inspired and underwhelmed, this calls for a new blog post!
When I write these blogs, sometimes I believe I have covered ... << MORE >>
Nothing like a fall evening with good tunes and the computer. I am cleaning out my inbox and getting ready to tackle some new resume revisions, and I am stunned. Is that what I think it is? Is the person who sent me this email really serious? Surely, I am not meant to be included in this mass email. As a result, I am so inspired and underwhelmed, this calls for a new blog post!
When I write these blogs, sometimes I believe I have covered ... << MORE >>
Back to School
Greetings All,
It is that time of year again, and those of us with school aged children are preparing for the big send off. There are many tasks to complete in order to get ready for the start of school such as updated medical forms, contact lists, new shoes, hair cuts et al. What if this year all your kids have left the nest? Freedom from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm, right? Maybe you have been waiting for this time to come where you can put on work clothes again, have a professional ... << MORE >>
It is that time of year again, and those of us with school aged children are preparing for the big send off. There are many tasks to complete in order to get ready for the start of school such as updated medical forms, contact lists, new shoes, hair cuts et al. What if this year all your kids have left the nest? Freedom from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm, right? Maybe you have been waiting for this time to come where you can put on work clothes again, have a professional ... << MORE >>
Resume Fashion
Greetings All,
Sorry for being away so long. I have been traveling with my new day time job, so I enjoy making the time to reach out to my Rave Resume clients. Working on a resume this week for a past colleague and friend. I gladly offered to help her revise her resume as a favor, as I knew I had helped her to write it several years ago. How much revision could she really need?
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How to Get Black Listed
Greetings All,
I have missed everyone! Feeling quite inspired after being away, and I have so much good material to share. This post is directed to job seekers who might not have experience working with a professional headhunter or recruiter. Let me start by saying that I am on hiatus from the recruiting biz, but gladly give out referrals and offer help to those who need it. I heard a story last week and felt compelled to share. No-one likes being double-crossed or back-doored. That is the quickest way to have your name black listed around town.
If you are actively job hunting, and a recruiter contacts you to discuss an opportunity, you have two choices: either work with that recruiter to pursue the opportunity or 2- say no thanks, I am not interested and can find my own job. This is Ethics 101. Like any professional relationship, working with a recruiter requires trust and honesty. It is a two way street.
Not all recruiters are created equal, but for the basis of this post, let's assume the recruiter is of high calliber, strong moral character, a pillar in the community, a force to be reckoned with, and someone who loves his truck. It is not a good idea to side step the recruiting process to secure an interview for yourself. It makes you look bad, and if the client is willing to participate in those kinds of shenanigans, that should be a flag to you as a job seeker. In these economic times, don't let stress or desperation cloud your decision making ability. Be honest with the recruiter. Communicate your intentions, and if you have concerns about the search process, share them. If the recruiter finds out what you have been scheming on the side, it won't be pretty. Recruiters have lots of friends, and they also like to talk... occupational hazard for the job seeker.
Morale of the story: Don’t be so desperate you throw professionalism and rational thinking out the window. It takes years to build a good reputation and only seconds to ruin it. Don’t want to follow the rules of engagement? No problem…. You just landed on the black list. Excellent work.
Happy Hunting,
Leigh
I have missed everyone! Feeling quite inspired after being away, and I have so much good material to share. This post is directed to job seekers who might not have experience working with a professional headhunter or recruiter. Let me start by saying that I am on hiatus from the recruiting biz, but gladly give out referrals and offer help to those who need it. I heard a story last week and felt compelled to share. No-one likes being double-crossed or back-doored. That is the quickest way to have your name black listed around town.
If you are actively job hunting, and a recruiter contacts you to discuss an opportunity, you have two choices: either work with that recruiter to pursue the opportunity or 2- say no thanks, I am not interested and can find my own job. This is Ethics 101. Like any professional relationship, working with a recruiter requires trust and honesty. It is a two way street.
Not all recruiters are created equal, but for the basis of this post, let's assume the recruiter is of high calliber, strong moral character, a pillar in the community, a force to be reckoned with, and someone who loves his truck. It is not a good idea to side step the recruiting process to secure an interview for yourself. It makes you look bad, and if the client is willing to participate in those kinds of shenanigans, that should be a flag to you as a job seeker. In these economic times, don't let stress or desperation cloud your decision making ability. Be honest with the recruiter. Communicate your intentions, and if you have concerns about the search process, share them. If the recruiter finds out what you have been scheming on the side, it won't be pretty. Recruiters have lots of friends, and they also like to talk... occupational hazard for the job seeker.
Morale of the story: Don’t be so desperate you throw professionalism and rational thinking out the window. It takes years to build a good reputation and only seconds to ruin it. Don’t want to follow the rules of engagement? No problem…. You just landed on the black list. Excellent work.
Happy Hunting,
Leigh
2nd Grade Resume
Greetings All,
Last week my daughter announced that her class created their first resume at school. What would she write about herself? What could she possibly include on her resume as a second grader? I was touched at the things she wrote and how simple they were.
Position Sought: singer
Abilities and Talents: fun, funny, happy
Achievements and Awards: won 2 softball trophies and 2 game balls
Work Experience: set table, make bed ... << MORE >>
Last week my daughter announced that her class created their first resume at school. What would she write about herself? What could she possibly include on her resume as a second grader? I was touched at the things she wrote and how simple they were.
Position Sought: singer
Abilities and Talents: fun, funny, happy
Achievements and Awards: won 2 softball trophies and 2 game balls
Work Experience: set table, make bed ... << MORE >>
What Is New In Your World
Greetings All,
Just a little bit about what is going on in my world. For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am no longer in the head hunting business. RaveResumes continues to thrive and take on a life of its own, but I had a golden opportunity to go back to the corporate world. Now, I am a loud mouth resume writer with a steady paycheck.
In case you were wondering, I have made the switch to… HR. I know, it’s what I considered the dark ... << MORE >>
Just a little bit about what is going on in my world. For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am no longer in the head hunting business. RaveResumes continues to thrive and take on a life of its own, but I had a golden opportunity to go back to the corporate world. Now, I am a loud mouth resume writer with a steady paycheck.
In case you were wondering, I have made the switch to… HR. I know, it’s what I considered the dark ... << MORE >>
March Madness
I have been away from my blog for too long, and have missed everyone. First of all, I want to extend many thanks to my Rave Resume clients for a great first quarter. January is always an exciting and positive time of the year. 2010 is no exception. It is a fresh start on the job search and a new beginning to finding the ultimate job. How did it get to be March already?<< MORE >>
