Conducting Effective Career Discussions with Employees
September 9, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Andria Corso
One of the key steps to having impactful talent management and development solutions is to ensure the organizational talent is aware of career development opportunities. In addition, it is vital company leaders are aware of the employee’s individual career aspirations. This can be accomplished through a Career Aspiration discussion. Read more
It Takes More than a Resume to Get a Job
September 9, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez
If you’re visiting this Web site, you understand the importance of having a polished looking resume to use during your job search. Whereas having a marketable resume is extremely important, a fantastic resume by itself won’t get you a job. So, what do you do with your resume now that it has been tweaked (and proofread three times) and is ready for distribution? Read more
Laura Smith-Proulx
September 8, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
Name:
Laura Smith-Proulx
Twitter:
@resumeexpert
Personal Website/Blog:
www.anexpertresume.com
Bio:
Award-winning, published executive resume writer Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, TCCS, CPRW, CIC is a national columnist, certified career coach, author, master-trained resume writer, LinkedIn/Twitter strategist, and former recruiter. The Executive Director of An Expert Resume and a media source/contributor to SHRM, Jobing.com, LocalJobNetwork.com, Wall Street Journal FINS, The Denver Post, MinnesotaJobs.com, and others, she partners with executives and senior-level professionals to win choice jobs through targeted personal branding, social media techniques, Search Engine Optimization strategy, career management, and hidden job market access.
What’s your favorite career related quote?
“We are the HERO of our own story.” (Mary McCarthy)
What’s your favorite part about being a CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert?
As more people set out to find their dream jobs, it’s exciting to be able to reach out and educate them on the top-ROI strategies for finding the right position—and being discovered by the right employer. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned as a recruiter about job search and helping professionals tap into a wealth of new resume, job search, and social media trends.
Articles written by this expert:
C-Twip #9: Top 10 Tips for College Grads and the Unemployed
September 8, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
What’s a C-Twip?
c-twip (see-twip)
noun
1. Career advice rendered from the social media platform of Twitter. Read more
Why You Shouldn’t Live for Your Resume
September 8, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Ilona Vanderwoude
There’s something I need to get off my chest and that’s how puzzled I am seeing some people making decisions based on “how it looks on their resume.”
Do you do this? Read more
#1 Problem with All Resumes, Job Searches, and Interviews
September 7, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rosa E. Vargas
Imagine sitting in a lobby waiting for an interview. You look around and all those waiting are as professional and qualified as you…
- Graduates from top schools.
- Possess years of experience in your field.
- Have achieved impressive triumphs in their careers.
In other words, they are ALL highly QUALIFIED. Read more
3 Secrets to Get Your Boss to Work for YOU
September 6, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
Yes. The title is correct.
There is a way to get your boss to work for you. In fact, I know some managers who are smart enough to actually teach their employees how to use them to get ahead. Not all bosses are this savvy though, and that’s where I come in.
I recently hosted a FREE webinar where I explained: Read more
Is an Unpaid Internship a Step Backward?
September 6, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
I recently joined forces with Monster.com’s social networking division to write a weekly Q&A column called, “Ask the Career Expert,” for their on-line community, Excelle (a professional resource for career-minded young women). Read more
My Co-workers are Obsessed with Social Media
September 5, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear J.T. & Dale: I just took a new job I truly love. However, I’m finding one drawback — everyone is really into social media. They all have Twitter accounts, and some have their own blogs. I’m more of an outdoorsy person. The problem is it’s all people talk about, so I’m having a hard time connecting on a personal level. I’m worried it will hurt my ability to develop relationships and move up. What should I do? — Chris Read more
How to Refer Someone for a Job
September 4, 2010 by sparktalk · View Comments
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
J.T.: We’re always looking for the chance to bring outside experts into our discussions. Today we get to hear from Al O’Connor, who has spent decades in recruiting and outplacement, much of that time coaching job hunters.
Dale: We sought Al’s advice on getting and giving help with job hunting. Read more
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