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Sometimes It’s Cheaper to Call a Professional
I love the John Tesh Radio Show. This morning on his show he cited an article in the NY Times about how in our troubled economy more people are trying the "do-it-yourself" route rather than call a professional. One lady tried to install a toilet and after the water...
The Art of Networking
Networking is more than meeting people, exchanging business cards, and working a room. It's about establishing relationships. Unfortunately most folks don't take networking seriously. We know who they are. They are the people you only hear from when they want...
Comment of the Day
This weekend I was watching an obit on Bea Arthur on CBS Sunday Morning. Ms. Arthur launched her career on Broadway and spent 30 years on the stage before getting discovered by Norman Lear for a walk-on role on All in the Family. From there, she played Maude, and a...
Resources for Roanokers
Here in the Roanoke Valley, we are fortunate to have numerous community resources for local job seekers. For my out-of-town readers, I'm hopeful you have a similar list to help you. Many of these resources are interactive where job seekers can ask experts in person or...
What’s Your Specialty?
As a professional resume writer I have the inside track on many job openings. Over the past 25 years I've had the good fortune to work in some really fun and interesting industries, including broadcasting, tourism, and marketing. Today, there are very few jobs that...
Do You See What I See?
Probably not, unless you work in HR or hire people, but let me clarify where I'm going with today's blog. The job search is a stiff competition. But unlike most competitions, it's one where you rarely get to see what you're up against. Professional athletes understand...
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