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I’ll Take Anything…. Not!
Last week I stopped by a fast food restaurant during a slow period. While I was waiting for my order, I overheard the Assistant Manager tell a co-worker he was desperately looking for a new job. I politely interrupted and asked what type of job he was looking for. He...
Freedom From Workplace Bullies
October 16 through October 22 is Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week, sponsored by the Workplace Bullying Institute. Thank God this organization exists. Someone needed to shed light on this growing problem in the USA, especially in this economy. Why? Because I've seen...
Are you Grammatically Challenged?
I just stumbled upon a new tool to help those who struggle with grammar issues. For example, do you write "in regards to" or "in regard to?" It's most correct to say it in the singular form--in regard to. Unless you know that, you may be saying it wrong. Many people...
How to Choose a Qualified Resume Writer
Update Your Resume Month is now in its 10th year. I know this because I was around as a resume writer when this event got underway. Back then the resume writing profession was unheard of. Why would anyone pay someone else to do something they could do themselves? Yes,...
There is no Shortcut to Experience
It's Update Your Resume Month! And this morning I did a LIVE TV interview on WDBJ7's morning news in Roanoke. The last time I did live TV was exactly a year ago. It's not as easy as it looks, but each time a do it, I get a little more polished and comfortable, but I...
Rules are Made to be Broken
As I've mentioned on several occasions, there is a science behind resume writing that goes deeper than mere words on a page. I write a resume to reach several audiences, including strangers who don't know you or your occupation, the hiring director who does know your...
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