Archive for March 6, 2011
Outbound Networking – creating a net of contacts that can help you find work
By: John Holmgren TheExpertResumeWriter.com “MAN! I have to have a job! Someone said that Networking helps. I’ll try it.” Networking is critical! Statistics show 70%+ of the best jobs come from word-of-mouth recommendation: In other words, networking. Friends help friends. However, when thinking about networking, most folks will tell a few people they think won’t…
Read MoreHow to Measure Your Achievements
By: Joyce Lain Kennedy, Tribune Media Services Dear Joyce: You advise readers to “quantity” on their resume what they do. I’m a call center employee working from home. I can’t quantify. I answer customers’ questions and resolve their issues. Now what? — M.T. Actually, you may be able to state impressive measurable performance indicators. Don’t…
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