Career, Career Transitions, Correspondence, Job Search, Job Search Strategies, Networking

LinkedIn can offer rewarding professional networking opportunities…or not!   What if you could maximize the responses to your invitations?  Have


Each interview is different but almost all will ask these questions in some form.  This article describes five difficult questions


Boomers’ resumes have changed over the last two years. In the past experts advised including all of your qualifications on


New Trends in Resumes

Dumont | August 12th, 2011

The rules for writing resumes keep changing.  It is of vital  importance to keep up with the tools of your

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Long-term unemployment often results in negative emotions that can hinder your job search.  Recognizing these self-defeating thoughts is the first


Pop Quiz: What is the sole function of resume? To get an interview. How many resumes do you need?  You


When I was directing a career center, one of the most common complaints I heard from recruiters was that the


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Many employers require electronic applications.  The following quiz will help you measure  your strategy for preparation for this this type


To build an effective job search, you will need to master the art of business correspondence.  The tips below are


Coaching is often likened to recruiting. However, there are distinct differences between the two approaches, and it’s important to recognize


Conduct the necessary research to learn what is valuable to your market, your unique qualifications, and the brand that is


What is personal career branding? Personal Branding has been referred to as Self-packaging.  It’s capturing the personal and professional qualities


Are You as Courageous as a Baby Squirrel?

Dumont | November 20th, 2010

I watched a baby squirrel the other day as he learned to navigate trees.  He carefully tested each branch to


My experienced clients often have questions regarding the best tools to address issues unique to the 50+ Job Seeker.  Many


The New Rules for Successful Resumes

Dumont | February 23rd, 2012

If you haven’t conducted a job search in the last two years or longer.  Review the following tips and create