So you decided to quit your job. Congratulations, maybe, depending on your situation. Hopefully you’re leaving because you got a better job or you’re moving to Fiji to live a relaxing life. Whatever the case may be, your next thought is “Do I need to write a letter of resignation?” I’ll cut right to theContinue reading “Do You Need to Write A Resignation Letter?”
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The Guide For Choosing Word or PDF For Your Resume
This question is one of the most hotly debated question in 2021….okay I guess there may have been a few more pressing issues so far this year. It is though, a pretty popular question when it comes to resumes. Which format is better, Word or PDF? Does it even really matter? The answer is, yesContinue reading “The Guide For Choosing Word or PDF For Your Resume”
How to Know If You’re Joining A Multi-Level Marketing or Pyramid Scheme Company
You’ve probably heard of the show King of Queens starring Kevin James (when he was actually funny) and Leah Remini (when she was actually a Scientologist). Well there was an episode where Doug gets approached by his neighbor with a great offer to sell water filtration systems and thinks it’s his way to make aContinue reading “How to Know If You’re Joining A Multi-Level Marketing or Pyramid Scheme Company”
Beware of These 3 Job Postings When Looking For a Job
“When something seems too good to be true, it usually is.” I’m not sure who was the first person to use that phrase, maybe a caveman talking to another caveman about a cavewoman he saw, or the dinosaur to his dinosaur friend about the meteor coming straight for the earth. Whoever said it, the statementContinue reading “Beware of These 3 Job Postings When Looking For a Job”
Your Guide to Becoming a Volunteer Youth Sports Coach
Believe it or not, having a kid does not automatically qualify you to become a youth sports coach. That may be shocking for some people, I know, but coaching isn’t just for anyone with a pulse and a kid. You may be saying to yourself, “But Joe, I’m not getting paid, I’m just going toContinue reading “Your Guide to Becoming a Volunteer Youth Sports Coach”
How Much Does A Recruiting Agency Charge?
Recruiting agencies for job seekers can be both a useful resource and something to stay far away from depending on the situation. While recruiters don’t work for free, if you are a job seeker, you should NEVER be paying out of pocket to work with a recruiting agency. According to Crelate.com recruiters typically charge anywhereContinue reading “How Much Does A Recruiting Agency Charge?”
Do You Really Need A LinkedIn Profile Picture?
Is it really necessary to have a profile picture on LinkedIn? After all, most people don’t include one with their resume right? The answer to the question is yes, it’s extremely important to have a profile picture on your LinkedIn profile. Here’s the main reasons why: -To make your profile unique -To make your profileContinue reading “Do You Really Need A LinkedIn Profile Picture?”
4 Things They Aren’t Telling You About Unlimited Vacation Time
Summer is coming, America is slowly getting back to normal, and Americans across the country are checking their calendars to see when they can plan a vacation. As crazy as it seems, the standard vacation time for a majority of people is two weeks. Now that excludes business owners (who basically never have a setContinue reading “4 Things They Aren’t Telling You About Unlimited Vacation Time”
The Ultimate Code Of Conduct For Parents Involved in Youth Sports
As someone who’s been involved in youth sports for over three decades as a player, coach, official and spectator, I’ve witnessed a lot. The good, the bad and the ugly. I’ll leave some of the horror stories from my umpiring days for another blog or two, or maybe its own separate podcast who knows (there’sContinue reading “The Ultimate Code Of Conduct For Parents Involved in Youth Sports”
How Long Should Your Resume Be in 2021?
The length of your resume is one of the more important aspects of the job search process. Notice I say more important thing because the most important thing should always be NETWORKING. But anyway, let’s throw networking out the window for the time being and focus on resumes, everyone’s favorite thing. Many job seekers worryContinue reading “How Long Should Your Resume Be in 2021?”
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