Time management is a term you hear a lot in a workplace, but proper implementation of this skill during a job search is just as important. Whether you're unemployed or looking for a new position, time is always of the essence. Lisa Adams, an experienced human resources professional and certified career management coach, gives Tim Muma and the listeners some strategic advice on managing your time during a job search and exac...
With the insane amount of resumes that employers and hiring personnel often need to review, it's vital that job seekers hit them with their best pitch right off the top. One strategy is to implement an "opening statement" that tells the employer who you are and what you can do. Tim Muma speaks with Mary Elizabeth Bradford, an internationally Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), who provides her experience and insight to...
When you finally land an interview, it can be both an exciting and anxious moment at the same time. The key to successfully interviewing comes before the interview and preparing well for the big day. Tim Muma speaks with Stefanie Lomax, Director of Human Resources at Rolyn Inc., who shares her experienced insight into the effective practices job seekers should be utilizing when preparing for the interview.
The topic of resumes up for discussion on a consistent basis, particularly figuring out how to stand out and highlight your qualifications among all the other candidates. Award-winning, certified resume writer and executive career coach, Louise Garver, is the President of Career Directions LLC, and she breaks down the key aspects of the branded resume. Louise describes to Tim Muma how these can stand out and grab the attent...
Attitudes and behaviors - many of which we don't even recognize - sabotage the efforts people make when looking for a job. A lack of understanding of our own subconscious creates frustration, confusion and hopelessness, as we believe we're doing everything right and still coming up short. Robert Chen is the founder of Embrace Possibility and a communication skills consultant, and he explains to Tim Muma how individuals are...
The best way to get insider information and expert advice (besides LJNRadio) is to get it straight from the professionals who live it every day. An informational interview could be the key to unlocking a new position or career for a job seeker. Tim Muma speaks with Kristin Johnson, an expert career coach and founder of Profession Direction, and she gives us some advice on how to effectively conduct informational interviews...
The resume remains a tool in landing an interview for a potential position, but it's important to find ways to keep it fresh and pop amongst the pile of candidates prospective employers are looking through. Debra Wheatman is the President of Careers Done Write and a Certified Professional Resume Writer, and she utilizes her experience to aid job seekers in revamping their resume. Debra gives Tim Muma some perspective on the...
If you feel like you're doing everything right and still coming up empty in your job search, it may be time to take a slightly different path. Kim Eisenberg, a career coach and talent management consultant, draws off her corporate-world experience to give the listeners some unorthodox techniques to network and get noticed. Kim also stresses to Tim Muma the importance of being yourself through it all.