Resume standards are constantly evolving. As you begin your job search in 2015, you should ensure that your resume is up-to-date with the latest resume trends. To discuss some of the resume mistakes you may want to avoid, LJNRadio’s Jenna Connour talks with Kristin Scarth, Career Services Manager for EmploymentBOOST, and Dennis Theodorou, the Director of Executive Recruiting for JMJ Phillip Executive Search.
During your job search, successfully creating your own “personal brand” can be a huge contributing factor to securing a new position. But, what does it mean to have an effective personal brand, and how can you go about developing one? To learn more about this subject, Jenna Connour is joined by Sherri Thomas – a career development & leadership coach, corporate trainer, and the award-winning author of "Career Smart: Five Ste...
Is your job no longer rewarding? Are you unhappy in your career? Unsure if making a change is the right thing to do? Before you make a move, you should learn how to find your ideal career. Hallie Crawford, founder of “Create Your Career Path” and certified career coach, joins the show to dive into what an ideal career is, and what you can do to find yours.
When trying to acquire a new position, a candidate's pitch often begins - and sometimes ends - with the resume. The way each person creates this important document may determine if they get an interview and the job. Debra Wheatman, president of Careers Done Write and an individual with nearly 20 years of corporate human resources experience, participates in a session of word association with terms people use on their resume...
A job interview is one of the most important steps in the job search process. While most people will experience several – if not, many – interviews in their lifetimes, the experience can be a nerve-wracking one for even the bravest job seekers. While you cannot anticipate every question that may come your way during a job interview, there are a few that you need to get right. To gain more insight on this topic, Jenna Connou...
Screening interviews are a vital component to ultimately landing a job, but many struggle with this step. A little preparation and expert insight always helps, and that's where LJNRadio comes into play. Melissa Llarena, career coach and president of Career Outcomes Matter, joins Tim Muma to give listeners detailed advice on what it takes to ace these interviews.
During a job interview, much of the focus is on the job candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. But the interview process can also be an important way for the interviewee to learn more about his or her potential manager. LJNRadio touches base with Terri Tierney Clark, career advisor, speaker, and best-selling author of "Learn, Work, Lead: Things Your Mentor Won't Tell You," to discover how a job seeker can effec...
Age discrimination can be a sensitive topic, but it’s one that has some mature workers concerned, especially when it comes to embarking on the job search process. To learn more about what leads to age discrimination, and how mature job seekers can overcome stereotypes in order to secure a new job, Jenna Connour sits down with Robin Ryan, career counselor, professional speak, and the bestselling author of "Over 40 & You're H...
As a resume and interviewing professional and author, Kathi Miller-Miller has encountered numerous sins that made her top list of eight deadly resume mistakes. Join host Cady Chesney and Ms. Miller-Miller as they dive into these deadly mistakes, and learn how to avoid making them, and what you can do to improve your resume.
Military veterans have a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to bring to the civilian workforce. How should a military veteran go about harnessing their expansive knowledge, skills, and experience to obtain a position in the civilian workforce? By using personal branding effectively. Graciela Tiscareno-Sato, Chief Creative Officer at Gracefully Global Group, and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, joins the show to share...