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posted Friday, March 27, 2009 9:38 AM
by
Brad Shannon ,
Shannon Marketing Communications
A couple of events have gained quite a bit of attention on the web, specifically in social media circles, about how important it is to manage your personal brand in every phase of your life.
Most recently was a post on Twitter that went around called "how to lose a job in one tweet." A Twitter member sent out this: "Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against the daily commute to San Jose and hating the ... (Read More)
Open House/Job Fair for TeleSales Representatives in Aurora 09-08-08
posted Saturday, September 6, 2008 1:34 PM
by
Samiyyah Jackson,
TransFirst
Open House/Job Fair
Monday, September 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
TransFirst, LLC
Cherry Creek Place 1
3131 S. Vaughn Way, 1st floor Conference Room
Aurora, CO 80014
Off of I225 and Parker Road across from University of Phoenix and Dex
TransFirst, LLC is growing - Come check us out!
Sales Earning Potential of $80,000+ FIRST YEAR
Looking for sales professionals with a proven track record, high energy and professionalism.
Open House/Job Fair for TeleSales Representatives in Aurora 09-08-08
posted Saturday, September 6, 2008 1:33 PM
by
Samiyyah Jackson,
TransFirst
Open House/Job Fair
Monday, September 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
TransFirst, LLC
Cherry Creek Place 1
3131 S. Vaughn Way, 1st floor Conference Room
Aurora, CO 80014
Off of I225 and Parker Road across from University of Phoenix and Dex
TransFirst, LLC is growing - Come check us out!
Sales Earning Potential of $80,000+ FIRST YEAR
Looking for sales professionals with a proven track record, high energy and professionalism.
Three Powerful Tips to Address Gaps in Your Career History
posted Wednesday, April 23, 2008 12:23 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
Given the dot-com meltdown, frequent corporate downsizing, family situations, and the never-ending parade of mergers and acquisitions, more leadership professionals than ever are presenting a gap in between jobs to their next employer.
If this situation applies to you, remember that you are in good company! I would estimate that nearly a third of my clients have experienced a period of unemployment at one time or another.
Your best bet in this case is to meet the ... (Read More)
Seeking a $100K+ Job? Here are 3 Reasons to Manage Your Online Identity
posted Thursday, April 17, 2008 1:41 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
You might be aware that powerful “career marketing” in the form of a masterpiece resume and cover letter is a must for a leadership role. However, don’t forget that employers WILL look in one other place for information about you: the Internet.
Here are three key reasons that many employers are turning to online sources as a substitute for references (whether you want them to or not!):
1) Personal websites are growing by leaps and bounds. ... (Read More)
Top Resume Tips for Aspiring Leaders
posted Thursday, March 20, 2008 1:29 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
Are you a senior-level professional or manager wanting to transition upward in your career? If so, you may believe that your dedication and proficiency will automatically shine through on your resume.
However, many leadership professionals experience minimal results when they fail to adequately express their true strengths and core competencies.
If you aspire to the corner office, moving from searching to successful requires using some key strategies to pique an ... (Read More)
5 Ways to Wow Employers at Your Next Interview
posted Friday, February 29, 2008 1:14 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
Have you ever walked into an interview with high hopes, did your best, and then wondered why you didn’t receive a call back?
In my recruiting days, I frequently saw candidates who, although qualified, undermined themselves at EVERY turn through an amazing lack of interview etiquette and professionalism.
Study these tips prior to that all-important interview… especially when you’ve promised yourself that things will be different this time: ... (Read More)
3 Reasons to Power Up Your Resume With Keywords
posted Friday, February 15, 2008 8:03 AM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
What’s the best way to give a quick skills overview PLUS pass an automated résumé scan? Keywords!
One of the mysteries to résumé writing, keywords are simply skills and concepts that humans AND systems look for in your qualifications.
However, many people skip adding this content when writing a résumé… and then wonder why the phone stays silent.
Take my client Greg, for example.
Greg had a solid sales ... (Read More)
When is An Objective Not So Objective?
posted Thursday, February 7, 2008 2:06 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
And the answer is… when it’s on your résumé!
Nearly everyone is familiar with the classic “Objective Statement” that tops off so many résumés. It usually starts with “Seeking a challenging position…” and proceeds to roll downhill from there.
When you are trying to distinguish yourself from the competition, slapping the same line on your résumé as thousands of others hardly sets you ... (Read More)
Resumes for the Colorado Job Market: Demonstrating Proof of Your Performance
posted Monday, April 23, 2007 1:50 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
If you are a professional seeking employment in our colorful state, you have no doubt polished up your resume to achieve maximum effect on Colorado employers, taking care to prepare a document that will surely pass the classic 10-15 second glance by a hiring manager and win an interview. Or have you? Here in the land of boom and bust, oil and gas, and both the great and not-so-great times in telecommunications history, employers have weathered the rush of ... (Read More)
Can You Find a Corporate Job Without a Degree?
posted Tuesday, April 3, 2007 12:23 PM
by
Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer,
An Expert Resume
You’ve worked your way up throughout your career, attaining a high-level rank through demonstrated achievement, dedication, and proficiency. One day, you find yourself needing to look elsewhere, and that’s where the old nagging doubt sets in: you never finished (or even started) college. What if this holds you back? First of all, relax. There exist countless professionals, managers, and even executives who do not possess a degree, yet these same job seekers successfully ... (Read More)
2007 Governor's Summer Job Hunt in Full Swing
posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:50 AM
by
Vicki Steere,
Jobing.com Community Relations - Denver
Since 1981, the Governor's Summer Job Hunt has been connecting Colorado's youth, ages 16 through 21, with summer & year-round employment opportunities. A Governor's Summer Job Hunt job fair is coming to your area. For more information, visit http://www.coworkforce.com/sjh/2006CALENDAR/default.asp.February 20 Broomfield March 6 Jefferson County March 6 Boulder March 8 Colorado Springs March 9 Adams County March 12 ... (Read More)
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