by Ronnie Ann ~ March 8th, 2010 ·
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about just how much job search techniques and job search tools have changed over the last few years. With that in mind, I decided you might find it useful to have an advice overview of things you need to know about Job Search 2.0.
And so, with the gracious help of 7 career pros kind enough to volunteer their time, here are job search tips from folks in the know responding to my question:
Question: What one thing do you want job seekers to know about Job Search 2.0 to help boost their competitive edge in this tough job market? [Read more →]
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by Ronnie Ann ~ March 4th, 2010 ·
Who better than Aimée Leduc, mystery novelist Cara Black’s resourceful and oh-so-clever sleuth, to help you find one of those sneaky, lurking-in-the-shadows jobs!
On my recent trip out to the Bay Area, I had the pleasure of meeting Cara. We thought it might be fun to combine Aimée’s keen detective skills with the very skills you need to get beyond the most-easily found jobs – to help you find a job you really love.
And so…here’s my interview with Aimée Leduc, along with some job search tips she and I both hope will help: [Read more →]
Tags: Aimée Leduc·Anthony award·Cara Black·mystery books·mystery novels·mystery writers·Paris·San Francisco
by Ronnie Ann ~ February 23rd, 2010 ·
I just found the words “What should I be thinking during interview” among my search engine terms. And without even pausing an extra beat, I heard myself answer the question out loud. (Not to worry…this happens sometimes and seems to amuse my cat immensely.)
And so, inspired by the moment, here is my answer – in one of my shortest posts ever: [Read more →]
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by Ronnie Ann ~ February 15th, 2010 ·
Just want to let everyone know I’ll be taking an almost two-week internet break (e-mail and blogging) and so won’t be able to answer comments or e-mails during this period. I have posts that, through the magic of WordPress scheduler, will be published during the break and I’ll also leave comments open all around – so please feel free to share whatever is on your mind.
I’m a big believer in time off in general as well as extended time away from electronic media when possible. For me it helps clear my head and just gives a nice new perspective on the world. Any of you feel that way too?
Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy the new posts which you’ll get to see appear before I do. Back in two weeks!
~ Ronnie Ann
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by Ronnie Ann ~ February 15th, 2010 ·
Now I don’t mean to encourage out and out revolt among job seekers. Orderliness in systems and in job search can be very useful. BUT, that said, there may be times when stepping outside of the rules – or at least presumed rules – can be a smart move to get your career going in a new direction…or in any direction at all.
Here’s my own “rule-breaking” career transition story: [Read more →]
Tags: career transition
by Ronnie Ann ~ February 10th, 2010 ·
I was raised in the Catskill Mountain area of New York known as the Borscht Belt. If you live in an area where it never snows, I guess a snow day means nothing to you. But as a kid, on those seemingly endless winter days when snow fell seemingly endlessly from the sky, I remember sitting in front of our kitchen radio, listening eyes wide and hopeful to our local station WVOS and praying for those six magic words “School is canceled for the day.”
Don’t think I hated school. I didn’t. I loved learning (still do) and had lots of interesting extra-curricular activities. But none of that mattered when the snow fell. I loved that wondrous feeling of joyful release when a snow day was declared and I loved being released from any obligation whatsoever other than to goof off (a skill I’ve retained to this day). Even now as snow falls outside my Brooklyn windows – and even though I am on a personal sabbatical – I still feel the excitement of a snow day. [Read more →]
Tags: days off·snow day·snow days·vacation days·videos
by Ronnie Ann ~ February 8th, 2010 ·
Blogging is a baby bird whose gaping mouth cries endlessly for more. Even as I hit “publish” I often already hear swirling whispers of my next post. Hey…I hear them now and I don’t even know exactly what this one will say yet.
I love this blog and I love my readers. But some days, as much as I empathize with the pain so many are going through…as much as I want to hug all of you and tell you it will be ok…as much as I know I can make a difference just by taking the time to answer your questions and show you someone is listening and cares…I am hit by the thought “What about me? What about my needs?”
And my first reaction to that thought is how selfish I’m being – especially now when the need for career and interview help is so great. But I also know [Read more →]
Tags: bloggers·blogging·blogging wall·Blogs
by Ronnie Ann ~ January 29th, 2010 ·
You may or may not be seeing an ad at the top of this page below the header. If there is an ad, please excuse if it’s obstructing your view. I’m working with the wonderful BlogHer folks to help test some new ads. Any small glitches should only be for a few days at most – I hope.
Thanks for your patience!!
~ Ronnie Ann
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by Ronnie Ann ~ January 25th, 2010 ·
I recently heard from Arianna, one of my readers who has been waiting for what seems like forever to finally get a job offer. And now after several great interviews and even better feedback, she’s finally in the home stretch…they’re ready to make an offer. All she has to do is wait just a little longer until they finish the background check. But she’s nervous about her poor credit history.
Even though the job interview process went remarkably well (we know not all do) and it looks like her continued determination (and patience) in finding the right job is about to pay off, Arianna’s worried that her poor credit score will be the reason they don’t make an offer. Here are her words: [Read more →]
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