Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Times They Are A Changin'
Christmas 2005 retail sales were higher than predicted, the Dow Jones Industrial average recently topped 11,000 for the first time since 9/11, and the unemployment rate, not under 5% since 2001, was 4.9% for two out of three months Q4 2004.
If there was ever a time to polish your job search skills it's January 2006! While reminiscing about last year's clients, I came up with some really important suggestions. While I won't mention any names, those of you who joined my flock might just see yourselves!
To the Executive Vice President - Get a new email address. Just because you breed and show dogs, BOXER XXX still sends a different message. YourName@ - is best if you can get it.
To the Database Administrator - You're 55 years old and you can't have a one page resume. A resume without achievements is like a report card without grades. Why select you if all you provide is a list of your employers, job titles and education?
To the Technical Manager - Get a voicemail message and make it your voice! That cold digital person doesn't verify that I called the correct party and simply saying your name does less than impress. Remember if a prospective employer calls his first impression is your voicemail!
To the Production Manager - You're 55 years old and if you'll take a break from believing that's a problem you'll run circles around the 35 year olds. You've got project achievements that will allow you to name your price. Flush the depressing perspective! Get over it! Boomers rock! X'ers just think they do!
To the Administrative Assistant - You certainly do have achievements! Don't believe that only those in sales achieve. Learn the concept of project-based achievements. These are specific involvements in which you participated in making the workplace better. Perhaps you came up with the idea for a suggestion box!
To the Marketing Coordinator - You now have a beautiful resume. You need to post and send it everywhere. Come to CareerBoard daily! If there's one office in the city of Akron who hasn't received your resume you will not have done your job to get a job. Be selective about whose offer you accept, not whose company you visit.
If there was ever a time to polish your job search skills it's January 2006! While reminiscing about last year's clients, I came up with some really important suggestions. While I won't mention any names, those of you who joined my flock might just see yourselves!
To the Executive Vice President - Get a new email address. Just because you breed and show dogs, BOXER XXX still sends a different message. YourName@ - is best if you can get it.
To the Database Administrator - You're 55 years old and you can't have a one page resume. A resume without achievements is like a report card without grades. Why select you if all you provide is a list of your employers, job titles and education?
To the Technical Manager - Get a voicemail message and make it your voice! That cold digital person doesn't verify that I called the correct party and simply saying your name does less than impress. Remember if a prospective employer calls his first impression is your voicemail!
To the Production Manager - You're 55 years old and if you'll take a break from believing that's a problem you'll run circles around the 35 year olds. You've got project achievements that will allow you to name your price. Flush the depressing perspective! Get over it! Boomers rock! X'ers just think they do!
To the Administrative Assistant - You certainly do have achievements! Don't believe that only those in sales achieve. Learn the concept of project-based achievements. These are specific involvements in which you participated in making the workplace better. Perhaps you came up with the idea for a suggestion box!
To the Marketing Coordinator - You now have a beautiful resume. You need to post and send it everywhere. Come to CareerBoard daily! If there's one office in the city of Akron who hasn't received your resume you will not have done your job to get a job. Be selective about whose offer you accept, not whose company you visit.
