Job Search Advice, Resume Writing Tips from a Career Consultant

Did the interview go well? Were you a perfect fit, and did they say they'd call you back by Friday? Great! Now forget the meeting ever took place and forge ahead on to your next "perfect fit." Companies will tell you anything to keep you available while they look at other possibilities to find the best candidate. The very worst thing you can do is believe everything you hear except when it comes in the form of a job offer. Don't sit home waiting for them to call. It might never happen! Tell them you want the job to keep your hat in the ring and then move on! Have as many "perfect fits" going as possible and one will come through!

Job search is much like dating. Many scenarios are necessary until you find the right workplace for your particular situation. The more advance time you have to determine the best career move the more likely you are to reach your long term goals. Look around at the people you work with and live with. Some are sailboats whose direction have been determined by the wind. Others are motor boats complete with rudders. It should be easy to tell who is who. Remember.. you have a choice!