by Irene Marshall | Dec 28, 2021 | Interviews, Job Search
Do you know what the phrase “PAY IT FORWARD” means? If you do someone a kindness, you can tell that person you would like them to “pay it forward.” In other words, you are not expecting a direct payback, particularly if it involves money. It means that you...
by Irene Marshall | Dec 21, 2021 | Job Search
Do you have any family members who are well-meaning but driving you crazy on the subject of your job search? Are they giving you opinions whether you want them or not? Are they making you feel defensive, stressed, and frustrated that they won’t just support you? This...
by Irene Marshall | Dec 2, 2021 | Career Growth, Interviews, Resume Writing
Does the actual process of writing a new resume help with interview preparation? Did you realize that it gives you a chance to really assess your career to date? And can it help you define how you want to be perceived when interviewing for a new job? The answer...
by Irene Marshall | Nov 16, 2021 | Resume Writing
You have worked hard on your resume and it is almost “ready for prime time”. How do you do a final review on your resume to make sure everything is ok? WHY DID YOU WRITE THE RESUME? What was the purpose? Go back to the beginning and remember why it was...
by Irene Marshall | Sep 23, 2021 | Interviews
When I was a recruiter, sometimes I had to tell a candidate something personal that was uncomfortable. But I wanted to help them so they could put their best foot forward in an interview. 1) SMOKING: One time I interviewed a guy who clearly had a smoke...
