We all screw up interviews now and then - even someone who’s been through this whole job interview thing many many times and writes a blog just brimming with interview advice! Here’s what happened to me just this week.
I decided to reach out beyond my usual consulting clients and look for something new. One [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Resumes'
How I Stupidly Screwed Up Getting a Job Interview
August 11th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments
Tags: Cover letters · Inspiration · Interview tips · Job interviews · Resumes · Uncategorized
A New Resume Can Totally Change Your Job Search
July 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments
since I redid my resume and cover letter style a few weeks ago, I have had a dramatic increase in my response rate. This week - four interview requests!
Tags: Cover letters · Job search · Resumes
Job Search: Let’s Talk about Your E-Mail Address
July 12th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 8 Comments
I just discovered a terrific blog called The Pongo Blog where I found a post by Julie O’Malley called Good and Bad Resumes: Want to See the Difference?
I highly recommend this post as well as a browse through the other articles. Lots of good stuff.
Julie she brings up one thing that I’ve been meaning [...]
Tags: Cover letters · Job search · Resumes
How a New Resume and Cover Letter Got Her the Job Interview!
July 7th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 5 Comments
She came to me with an ok resume and so-so cover letter…doubtful that just changing those 2 things could help her job search. But she got a nice surprise when
Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dream jobs · Inspiration · Job interviews · Resumes
12 Ways to Jump Start that Impossible Job Search
May 20th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · 4 Comments
Dear Work Coach, I’ve had 9 interviews and 3 second interviews in 9 months. No job offers. I was out of the workplace for 7 years while married
Tags: 40+ · Career change · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job interviews · Job search · Networking · Resumes · Temp jobs
5 Must-Do Resume Tips from a Fellow Blogger
May 19th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
Although your resume and cover letter are only part of the story, they’re the parts that sell you and get you in the door! So try to make them the best
Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Job interviews · Job search · Resumes
The Art of Interviews, Resumes, and Job Hopping
April 30th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
I took a job I thought would be exciting and help me gain experience in technical writing. However, after a year this opportunity has turned into a nightmare.
Tags: Career change · Cover letters · Dear Work Coach · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search · Reasons for leaving last job · Resumes · Working in IT
Help! How Do I Re-Write My Resume To Help Me Return to My Previous Career?
March 17th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
How can I rewrite my resume to incorporate the 2nd career choice, but emphasize that my preference has changed back to wanting a job in the Business world?
Tags: 40+ · Career change · Cover letters · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job search · Resumes
Stuck in the Slow Lane By a Fast Food Job!
March 16th, 2008 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
Dear Work Coach…working at same fast food place for the past 7 years…but don’t have any experience in anything but food service. What do I do to get a new job?
Tags: Career · Career change · Cover letters · Creative job search · Dear Work Coach · Inspiration · Job search · Networking · Resumes
Resumes: How Do I Explain Dropping Out of Law School?
September 6th, 2007 by Ronnie Ann · No Comments
Dear Work Coach, I recently interviewed for a position…My interviewer asked why I left law school after one year, and I couldn’t give a satisfactory answer.
Tags: Career · Career change · Interview tips · Job interviews · Job search · Resumes




