Archive for the ‘Career Transition’ Category

What does a “Summary” do?

Posted on June 7

By Jim Davidson - CPI firm Optimance

“What’s my work” clearly stated on a resume.

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Turn, Turn, Turn…

Posted on May 20

By Jim Davidson - CPI firm Optimance

Three easy steps to turn an interview in your favor.

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Keeping CONTROL after an interview.

Posted on May 10

By Jim Davidson - CPI firm Optimance

How to avoid sleepless nights and worry following an interview.

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Feeling lucky?

Posted on May 5

By Gerriann Fagan - CPI firm The Prism Group

Can you make your own luck?

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Confessions of a Career Counselor

Posted on May 3

By Gerriann Fagan - CPI firm The Prism Group

I don’t have all the answers. There, I said it. The key to being a good career counselor is asking good questions. Often the client has the best answer. He or she just needs help getting to it. With respect to career options, there may be a single answer, and then again, there may be [...]

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Why so much fuss about a resume?

Posted on March 30

By Jim Davidson - CPI firm Optimance

The performance is paramount to the written resume…

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How professional is your email address?

Posted on March 4

By Jim Davidson - CPI firm Optimance

Make sure your email is professional, not tacky!

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Lessons from the Desert — Networking and Frank Lloyd Wright

Posted on March 1

By Gerriann Fagan - CPI firm The Prism Group

Networking works, and has been proven to work for many decades. What happened with Frank Lloyd Wright might amaze you.

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Frustrated Career Consultant Needs Help

Posted on February 22

By Gerriann Fagan - CPI firm The Prism Group

Career consultants, just like job seekers, have ups and downs and need help and advice. See what one consultant is perplexed about.

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The Importance of the Handshake

Posted on February 1

By Gerriann Fagan - CPI firm The Prism Group

A client recently reminded me of the importance of a firm handshake. Is it something you’ve been taking for granted, too?

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