How To

Don’t sideline your job search for the love of the game. I have a confession to make. I am addicted to the television show, The Biggest Loser. I love watching the contestants compete for the title of “Biggest Loser” and accomplish their dreams of healthier, thinner bodies. The “before” and “after” shots are just incredible! But … Read More

Carefully prepare your job-search strategy and you’ll be one step closer to success.  A survey conducted by Ladders found that nearly 70% of its members considered their job search to be “top priority” right now. However, after carefully reviewing the survey responses, it became clear that not everyone is as prepared for the search as … Read More

Congratulations on landing the job offer you wanted! Now, what do you do about leaving your current position? Timing You will want to extend the professional courtesy of giving your employer a minimum of two weeks advance notice. There may be other issues to consider. For example, if you are working in a sales position, … Read More

A follow-up on some of the most popular questions asked during our spreecast on cleaning up your job search. Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the spreecast on spring cleaning your job search. Click on the following link to view this spreecast and check out the hashtag #AmandaLIVE on Twitter for additional tips. Before … Read More

Give your job search a good scrubbing this spring. Can you believe that spring is here? Many of us use this season as an excuse to clean out our closets and give our homes a good scrubbing from top to bottom. It’s also the perfect time to take a look at our job-search tactics and … Read More

I’ve been promoted! Now what? Set expectations…for yourself and others Request a meeting with your new manager to learn what is expected of you over the first 30, 60 and 90 days on the job. If you’re successful during these time periods, what will you have learned or accomplished? Use this information to set goals … Read More

Take a cue from the pitching professionals to launch your elevator pitch to the next level. In the midst of Major League Baseball’s spring training, new players try out for roster and position spots, while existing players get in some practice time before the true competition begins. While I admittedly don’t know a lot about … Read More

Spring into Happiness Spring is upon us! For most of us, spring evokes familiar images of Easter eggs, flowers, and longer, warmer days to come. However, according to our members, spring is also the time of year when you’re happiest with your job. Across the country, employees report the biggest increase in job satisfaction when … Read More

A more seasoned professional needs to keep the resume to two pages and only cover the last 10-15 years of work experience. Read More