by Irene Marshall | Nov 7, 2023 | Interviews, Job Offers, Job Search
Have you ever accepted a job and then realized you had not thoroughly checked out everything as part of your due diligence? If you will have a commute, have you driven to the office and back at different times of the day? When I was a recruiter, one woman did the... 
by Irene Marshall | Oct 24, 2023 | Resume Writing
Are you afraid to take the next steps in your job search? I had a client who was totally stressed about whether she had led a seminar or a workshop in her last job. We went around and around about it when writing her resume. I told her that it didn’t matter. The... 
by Irene Marshall | Oct 10, 2023 | Resume Writing
Many resumes and LinkedIn profiles include lies, missing information, and exaggerated claims. Some research indicates that about 1/3 of resumes contain some lies. Why does this happen? People are afraid that they won’t get hired if a company finds out they are... 
by Irene Marshall | May 30, 2023 | Interviews
You might be surprised at what you find. I was recently interviewed by Fred Coon, with Stewart, Cooper & Coon. For over 28 years, his company has provided employment services for senior executives. He employs Executive Coaches and Career Strategists. I started my... 
by Irene Marshall | May 16, 2023 | Interviews, Job Search
My answer is “It depends” when someone asks me how long it will take to get a new job. Here’s what happened with one of my clients: She scheduled an introductory call. Then she had a heart attack! She went on FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and would not be working...