I love to see reputable websites write articles on resumes, especially when they are right! In a recent article published on Forbes.com, titled “How to Write a Killer Resume”, they indicated there are seven steps to a killer resume, but four steps are key. I could not agree more and here they are: 1. Know [...]
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You have seen the Chamber of Commerce in every city, but have you ever attended any of their events, educational seminars, joined committees, or volunteered? Did you know that at the Chamber of Commerce you can network with all types of business owners, executives, members of charitable organizations, elected officials, and everyday people like you [...]
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If you answered yes to the question above, please read on… The Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce (also known as the Jaycees) is an organization of young men and women, ages 18 through 40. Our focus is on charitable involvement, social activities, and developing business opportunities. The Jaycees offer young men and women an opportunity [...]
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I have been advising people that are searching for that new job opportunity to think outside the box and get involved in the community. Networking is a huge part of that and one of the organizations that I am involved with is Junior Achievement (JA). What can you expect by getting involved with JA? [...]
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What are you doing tonight? How about Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday? You get the picture right? Well, I hope you answered by saying you are going to a meeting, networking event, charity function, or volunteering! If not, then we need to talk. On a daily basis if you call me and say, “Hey Violet, what are [...]
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Are you trying to win the job search game? Have you found the process of finding your next opportunity a real challenge? Are you unhappy with your current job and considering pursuing other opportunities? Are you wondering what kind of resume will get your phone ringing. Do you wonder why some people always to get the [...]
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Sometimes people get all sorts of crazy college degrees to avoid something. I’ve seen people spend five years getting a bachelors degree only to go back and get a Masters degree in basically the same subjects. Thousands of individuals finish their Masters and decide to go on and get a PhD. All of this money, [...]
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The job search blues can happen to anyone. One day you unexpectedly get a pink slip. After cobbling together a resume and blasting it to thousands of job boards, you wait by the phone. Nothing happens! The days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months. Your phone rarely rings, and when it does [...]
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