How to Research the Company You Want to Work For (guest post)
I rarely run guest posts because I don’t have time to review them. But when Nicole Davies...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Oct 28, 2014 | how-to, Interview, Interviews, Job Description, Job-Search | 0
I rarely run guest posts because I don’t have time to review them. But when Nicole Davies...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Jan 20, 2014 | Job Description, Job Skills, Job-Search, Non-Profits, Right Fit Job | 0
A reader asks “What are the best jobs that allow you to travel?” Obvious travel-filled...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Sep 3, 2013 | how-to, Job Change, Job-Search, Networking, Right Fit Job | 0
“Leave no stone unturned” is the usual rule for a successful job search. Being in...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Jan 3, 2013 | Cover Letter, Job Skills, Job-Search, Resume | 2
Like it or not – typos on your resume and/or cover letter will almost certainly get you...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Jul 10, 2012 | Cover Letter, Job Skills, Job-Search, Networking, Right Fit Job | 0
Looking for a job requires a lot of effort. Why not direct your efforts most effectively? Target...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Jun 19, 2012 | Cover Letter, Job Description, Job-Search | 0
The following is the sum total of the job description available to C before she goes for an...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Jul 28, 2011 | Right Fit Job | 0
I believe everyone deserves to do work they love. Work that is fulfilling and fun. Work that uses...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | May 16, 2011 | Job-Search | 0
Some assumptions don’t make an a** out of u and me. When applying for a job, you can assume that you will need to emphasize your results and impact in your current and former positions. Even if an organization...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Feb 3, 2010 | Resume | 0
It’s critical to include accomplishments in your resume. Here is a simple way to identify them. Make a four column, four row table. On top of the columns, list these questions across the table (one per column). What did...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Nov 30, 2009 | Interview, Job-Search | 0
I’m disappointed for you! And I completely understand that you are feeling discouraged. It’s a normal part of the job search process. What does it mean to not get a job you want? I’ve come to see that it means...
Read Moreby Julie Erickson | Jul 29, 2008 | Job Change | 0
“Sally” is very unhappy in her current job. She has little autonomy and lots of people looking over her shoulder, eager to criticize what she’s doing and how she’s doing it. The last straw was getting a...
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