Putting the power of job change in YOUR hands
From the very first glimpse of your resume and beyond, impressions happen at every stage of the interview process. And that includes the reference list you give / send to the employer. So here's an example I created of a sample reference page you can … [Continue reading]
One truly annoying thing about the resume screening process is that even a great resume gets rejected now and then. And that probably happens a lot more often than most employers might think. Before a resume even has a chance to be seen, the … [Continue reading]
As a way to prep for your job interview, here are some "crazy" interview questions to help -- and some logic to help you give answers bosses are looking for. Think of these as good brain stretchers. By the time you're done with them, you'll be happy … [Continue reading]
I just want to say a few words to all of you who visit and send kind comments. This is a time where we traditionally stop to think about the things we're grateful for. But 2020 has also given us many things that might make that a lot more … [Continue reading]
After your interview. you may wonder whether to send a post-interview thank you note or letter. And if so, what should the note say? Or NOT say. (That's right. You can still screw things up. But I'll say more about that later.) Just remember that … [Continue reading]
Career change fear is normal. It's partly about fear of the unknown. And about making mistakes. But also a deeper fear that you won't be enough, no matter how hard you try. And that dreams are just that -- silly fantasies best left … [Continue reading]
If you're worrying about a job interview, I have some good news. You're not alone. Most people worry about interviews. But there's more good news. A lot of things you're worrying about may not be all that important to your eventual success. Now … [Continue reading]
If you're stressing over how to give a perfect job interview, here's some good news: there's no such thing. Too many things go into an interview, including interview chemistry. So your real job is simply to give the best interview YOU can give. … [Continue reading]
Hi Ronnie Ann! I have a question about supervisor references. Finally the company I've been interviewing with called to request references. While the position is at a lower level than my former position, it is for a company I'm eager to work with, in … [Continue reading]
Your resume is your calling card. Often, it's your one chance to catch the eye of someone who actually has the power to hire you. So even if you feel pretty sure you can sell yourself in an interview, it pays to check out some resume writing tips … [Continue reading]
Edwin's awkward reason for leaving job Hi Ronnie Ann! After over 15 years of service my employer decided to accept my resignation or terminate my employment. Of course I chose to resign. Thing is that I was their top Project Manager. But after a … [Continue reading]
Before a job interview there are a few things that would help for you to know. I recently wrote a much a longer version of this, but for simplicity sake, here is the handy-dandy condensed version -- with a few extra tips. Hopefully this will help … [Continue reading]
While you want to come off as natural as possible, please don't think that means you shouldn't prepare for a job interview. During the interview itself, mindset and familiarity with the job and company -- as well as what YOU bring to the specific job … [Continue reading]
Resume screening may seem like a boring backend process that you have no control over. But you actually have major control -- if not in the screening itself, in how successfully your resume makes it through the resume gauntlet! Although you know … [Continue reading]