http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/career-choice-blog.html Career Choice Blog. Career blog with job search and career management tips en-us career choice Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:17:27 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:17:27 GMT careerchoiceguide.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/zq0VhlpQId0/make-your-goal-visible.html When I set out to succeed at something, I generally create a fun worksheet for myself. I like to follow a similar strategy described on this site, but Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:17:24 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/make-your-goal-visible.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/rVSyuX4NkNw/getting-burned-out.html When I first started running a social services agency, I told myself I would do my job until I was not able to stand in the shoes of people I was Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:15:32 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/getting-burned-out.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/ReEvmHlynjk/imagine-an-awesome-outcome-to-attain-goals.html Having a clear picture in mind of an awesome outcome is essential for attaining goals. It is very easy to get bogged down in to-do lists. It is Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:14:17 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/imagine-an-awesome-outcome-to-attain-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/0eor4zcqVnY/my-career-change-from-the-factory-to-the-classroom.html After I received my bachelor's degree, I found myself working in my hometown at a local boat factory for some time. It was a small town, and I didn't Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:11:11 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-career-change-from-the-factory-to-the-classroom.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/3CZzur2gezY/how-i-became-self-employed.html I graduated top of my class in a Bachelor of Business (Finance) degree. After a short period of time I was offered a contract by a major investment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:41:28 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-became-self-employed.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/rVfHUOkJpxk/how-i-became-a-teacher.html I was overworked, unhappy, generally depressed, and under appreciated in a soul sucking office accounting job. I came to work generally unhappy and Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:40:44 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-became-a-teacher.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/UNosgupLeR4/goals-process-vs-results.html It is very important that you set goals in such a way that they support your continuing effort. I find it very helpful to set goals in terms of Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:31:06 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/goals-process-vs-results.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/FJFaaQpH71E/interview-for-a-job-or-a-date.html Many years ago when I was just starting out in the business world a potential employer asked me a question that was not only crazy, but it was also Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:10:34 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/interview-for-a-job-or-a-date.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/CUyd8gt-7lI/kitchen-utensils-job-interview-question.html I was at an interview that was going very well and it was nearing the end and I was thrilled. Then, one of the two interviewers said they had one more Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:08:39 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/kitchen-utensils-job-interview-question.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/3qzpW4d2vQE/achieving-goals-for-procrastinators.html I am a natural procrastinator and have learned to work successfully as such. Once a month I write down all of my goals in a brainstorming manner. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:06:52 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/achieving-goals-for-procrastinators.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/gCFB_4gm1d4/keep-your-composure-in-a-job-interview.html I was applying as medical representative for a certain company when I qualified for the final interview with the area manager. After being told to Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:56:28 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/keep-your-composure-in-a-job-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/bXHcm0Tv24M/my-career-change-from-bartending-to-management.html I spent many years skipping from job to job, content with taking whatever bartending or serving job gave me the most money and best schedule. But I, Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:55:35 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-career-change-from-bartending-to-management.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/iHiq3dzOk-Y/goals-need-specifics-and-a-completion-date.html For me, when setting a goal, either in personal life or in professional life, the two most important elements are first, making the goal specific and Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:52:31 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/goals-need-specifics-and-a-completion-date.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/HV6Riao7Fh8/how-i-changed-my-career-and-started-a-business.html I actually got thrown into my career change...it had never occurred to me to be a pet sitter before a colleague of mine at a local real estate agency Mon, 25 May 2009 14:55:33 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-changed-my-career-and-started-a-business.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/xer9XAJDqAA/achieve-big-goals-by-breaking-them-into-smaller-goals.html I like to set BIG goals by breaking it up into small ones. For example, and this may seem silly, but when I clean I literally make my self a To-Do Mon, 25 May 2009 14:54:53 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/achieve-big-goals-by-breaking-them-into-smaller-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/GAR_O3I8Vws/dream-big-when-you-set-your-goals.html Growing up, I was never instructed to set goals for myself, other than the ones that everyone seems to hear Go to college so you could get a good job. Mon, 25 May 2009 14:54:12 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/dream-big-when-you-set-your-goals.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/wMO-OYrFgN4/temporary-work-created-a-great-opportunity.html I always loved doing temporary work. I also loved teaching, particularly adult education. With a teaching certificate, graduating in a recession, the Mon, 25 May 2009 14:52:32 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/temporary-work-created-a-great-opportunity.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/IOd-vFWV-fo/the-salad-interview-question.html During a job interview for an office manager position, I was asked If you were part of a salad, what part would you be? At the time of the interview, Wed, 20 May 2009 15:02:28 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/the-salad-interview-question.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/etZy3f6HK0k/be-yourself-when-you-write-your-resume.html I have been involved in reviewing resumes for openings in my specific area of my office (medical billing). The best advice I can give to someone is to Wed, 20 May 2009 14:59:47 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/be-yourself-when-you-write-your-resume.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/MjDhA6U0w9c/six-months-until-graduation-and-death.html If you were to die six months from today, what would you do? I'm sitting in a room that's steaming hot, staring at a man who absolutely does not like Wed, 20 May 2009 14:58:11 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/six-months-until-graduation-and-death.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/XmXDTWdJrxU/hard-work-and-creativity-resulted-in-a-great-job.html Myself and a few friends had an opportunity to gain employment in the oil & gas industry in November 1981. We were about 19 years old. I am 48 years Mon, 04 May 2009 13:45:04 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/hard-work-and-creativity-resulted-in-a-great-job.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/dr0SF4_8IN0/be-yourself-when-writing-your-resume.html I've been both hiring manager and a member a team in choosing new staff. The advice I'd give to job seekers about good resume writing is to write like Mon, 04 May 2009 13:40:55 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/be-yourself-when-writing-your-resume.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/78uZFV4Q-j8/resume-tips-for-entrylevel-employees.html I work as an HR manager at my company and primarily hire entry-level employees out of college. It is shocking to me how many of these Mon, 04 May 2009 13:35:59 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-tips-for-entrylevel-employees.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/9JIGMPK72DE/my-creative-job-search-strategy.html I had just finished college, and I wasn't finding a job in my field, so I decided to take a position in retail. However, I wasn't interested in Fri, 01 May 2009 13:31:36 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-creative-job-search-strategy.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/RrwPGVIoiB4/write-a-resume-that-is-specific-and-relevant.html As a senior manager, I spent 6 months attempting to hire systems analysts and software engineers within the pharmaceutical industry. The most common Fri, 01 May 2009 13:31:02 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/write-a-resume-that-is-specific-and-relevant.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/uVadrcLXujc/filling-the-job-application.html Why do poorly filled job applications cost you an interview? Poorly filled job applications can indicate to the employer that you: 1) Lack Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:46:35 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/filling-the-job-application.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/P4o1EumHQb0/resume-style-resume-substance-an-interview.html I have hired interns for several offices in politics/non-profits, and there are several important criteria I look for when reviewing resumes. The Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:39:39 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-style-resume-substance-an-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/OwLC8zUNsyw/job-and-resume-must-match.html I am a principal of an elementary school and have been involved in hiring teachers, secretaries, custodians and educational assistants. I am the Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:36:27 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/job-and-resume-must-match.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/pJkIimiY67s/interviewer-professional-resume-writer.html As a professional resume writer and past interviewer, I have had the opportunity to review hundreds of resumes. Some of the best resumes spoke Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:33:48 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/interviewer-professional-resume-writer.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/HjI_y6JgQ6w/temporary-employment-your-foot-in-the-doornot-somewhere-else.html There was a time when being a temp was dimly viewed-by those hiring temps and even by those who were temps. The joke used to be that the only Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:20:20 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/temporary-employment-your-foot-in-the-doornot-somewhere-else.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/c89eBfta67k/alarming-job-interview.html When I was just out of college, I worked as a temp. I was assigned a position in a huge building for a major company for 2 weeks. While on that Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:02:24 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/alarming-job-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/UayyMYCvwaE/telephone-interview-preparation.html I was interviewing for an information specialist for a position in Washington DC. This was the initial screening interview. Of course, at the time I Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:57:55 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/telephone-interview-preparation.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/bKG-fVfxWbs/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-consultant.html I got my job by saying hi a few times a week. I've been working for a few years now as a project manager in the IT industry. Every day while walking Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:09:15 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-i-got-my-job-as-a-consultant.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/4-M0esJNCTA/my-perfect-job-while-waiting-tables.html I was waiting tables at a chain restaurant right after I finished my college degree. I was down on my luck since I had graduated with a bachelor of Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:07:18 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/my-perfect-job-while-waiting-tables.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/OvHA92pALts/the-questions-we-dont-ask.html I have sat on several interview panels where I am not involved in making the final decision, but decide who moves on to second interviews, and give my Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:49:49 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/the-questions-we-dont-ask.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/XAJTtP6DOOM/step-by-step.html Sometimes it is helpful to see those kids who turn up for auditions on American Idol and similar talent shows and when asked what they want reply: I Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:47:57 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/step-by-step.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/e32d-i_jGh4/resume-distribution.html There are several effective resume distribution strategies. Here are your best options for submitting your resume to employers. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:24:19 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-distribution.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/17WQe4Y2lWA/job-interview-tips2.html At my last place of employment, I often interviewed potential candidates due to a frequent vacancy in our Human Resources Department. My main duty was Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:31:54 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/job-interview-tips2.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/_bUxCDNBo6o/tips-for-becoming-an-entrepreneur.html 1. have a vision One of the most important aspects of running any business is to have a clear vision of what you want that business to be like. What Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:29:01 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/tips-for-becoming-an-entrepreneur.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/PaNzPSuHy_4/white-hat-consulting-firm-resumes-can-get-strange.html I work at a consulting firm for what could be generalized as a white-hat (ethical hacking) company. We perform security audits for major Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:37:58 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/white-hat-consulting-firm-resumes-can-get-strange.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/b0rA0hMPS7Q/trials-and-tribulations-of-being-selfemployed.html I have been self-employed for over 5 years. I most recently bought a retail store. There are many things I have learned on my journey. By working for Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:35:44 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/trials-and-tribulations-of-being-selfemployed.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/lfeSm5kyKRM/resume-key-words.html Resume key words become particularly important when your resume will be scanned. Various forms of e-resumes will be scanned by a computer for resume key words, and it's crucial to ensure you've included effective and complete key words on your resume to ensure it is not missed. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:26:58 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-key-words.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/g7zb9xTkRCU/extreme-job-interview-stress.html I can remember an interview I had that, at the time was quite bizarre, but in retrospect is quite funny. I was in my early twenties and had applied Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:50:43 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/extreme-job-interview-stress.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/NzAF3qrhBYE/focus-on-accomplishments-on-your-resume.html I have been involved for 20+ years in hiring at every level of an organization, entry to vice president. The process we used called for several of us Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:49:07 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/focus-on-accomplishments-on-your-resume.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/sFFQMR2l-rc/be-responsible-for-whats-on-your-resume.html I have been involved in hiring sales staff on a number of occasions at different levels. I hired sales staff for a department fashion store, and on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:53:29 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/be-responsible-for-whats-on-your-resume.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/DhtTbu_QYXg/resume-writing-tips.html I'm a small business owner overseeing a staff of approximately 15-20 people at any one time. Over the years I've served in various capacities where I Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:57:47 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/resume-writing-tips.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/tz8nkCiDKfA/second-careers.html Pursuing second careers may be a matter of choice when, for instance, your first career choice no longer fits with your values, needs and expectations, or second careers may also arise out of necessity when you face layoffs and a challenging labor market in your existing career and industry. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:13:06 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/second-careers.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/TfQVzhecEG4/how-to-get-a-job-interview.html I'm a small business owner overseeing a staff of approximately 15-20 people at any one time. Over the years I've served in various capacities where I Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:24:45 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/how-to-get-a-job-interview.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/uMJIXtSxspU/the-mbti-changed-my-life.html The year was 1991. I had just wrapped up a less than sterling career as a computer programmer and systems analyst in the Insurance Industry. I could Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:35:00 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/the-mbti-changed-my-life.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CareerChoiceBlog/~3/1RUBvrLSd3A/top-tips-for-entrepreneurs-start-ups.html As a self-employed person the most important thing about working for yourself is to maintain a professional approach. I'm constantly surprised by the Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:21:32 GMT http://www.careerchoiceguide.com/top-tips-for-entrepreneurs-start-ups.html