Chandler Hill Partners Review – An Online Blog Review of Employment Related Articles
Chandler Hill Partners is an Executive Job Search & Corporate Outplacement firm working to protect the consumer from fraudulent services & websites. Always be on the alert from employment scams and the work from home scams. Before submitting your resume to any sight that charges fees be sure to read the terms of service.
Modern Twist to Old Scams
With the rise of the Internet and e-mail, getting a phony ad or message out to a vast audience is cheap and easy. Even though the old work-at-home scams have taken on a modern twist, the typical profile of victims who are most susceptible to these scams has changed very little. Work-at-home con artists have always preyed most heavily upon senior citizens, the disabled, mothers who want to stay at home with their children, people with low income and few job skills, and people who just want to get rich quick.
Cyberspace is simply the newest arena that scam artists have entered to widen their hunt for more people to dupe. To avoid falling for work-at-home scams, both on- and off-line, look for the following warning signs:
* Overstated claims of product effectiveness;
* Exaggerated claims of potential earnings, profits, or part-time earnings;
* Claims of “inside” information;
* Requirements of money for instructions or products before telling you how the plan works;
* Claims of “no experience necessary.”
Warning List
Beware of falling prey to tempting work-at-home promotions that offer “easy money.” You could be at risk for some very bad consequences. You can:
* LOSE MONEY! Consumers have lost amounts ranging from $10 to $70,000, or more.
* WASTE VALUABLE TIME! You may throw away countless hours on worthless projects that cost you a lot of money to attempt and complete, but, in the end, give you nothing in return.
* RUIN YOUR REPUTATION! You can involuntarily sell your customers terrible quality merchandise or nonexistent products and services.
* BE A TARGET OF LEGAL ACTION! You can be held liable for perpetrating a fraud by deliberately or even unintentionally promoting and selling fraudulent products or services to others.
Most Common Scams
To protect yourself, learn to recognize the most common work-at-home scams.
ASSEMBLY WORK AT-HOME: Typical Ad — “Assembly work at home! Easy money assembling craft items. No experience necessary.”
This scheme requires you to invest hundreds of dollars in instructions and materials and many hours of your time to produce items such as baby booties, toy clowns, and plastic signs for a company that has promised to buy them. Once you have purchased the supplies and have done the work, the company often decides not to pay you because your work does not meet certain “standards.” You are then left with merchandise that is difficult or impossible to sell.
CHAIN LETTER: Typical Ad — “Make copies of this letter and send them to people whose names we will provide. All you have to do is send us ten dollars for our mailing list and labels. Look at the chart below and see how you will automatically receive thousands in cash return!!!”
The only people who benefit from chain letters are the mysterious few at the top of the chain who constantly change names, addresses, and post office boxes. They may attempt to intimidate you by threatening bad luck, or try to impress you by describing themselves as successful professionals who know all about non-existent sections of alleged legal codes.
ENVELOPE STUFFING: Typical Ad — “$350 Weekly Guaran- teed! Work two hours daily at home stuffing envelopes.”
When answering such ads, you may not receive the expected envelopes for stuffing, but instead get promotional material asking for cash just for details on money-making plans. The details usually turn out to be instructions on how to go into the business of placing the same kind of ad the advertiser ran in the first place. Pursuing the envelope ad plan may require spending several hundred dollars more for advertising, postage, envelopes, and printing. This system feeds on continuous recruitment of people to offer the same plan. There are several variations on this type of scheme, all of which require the customer to spend money on advertising and materials. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, “In practically all businesses, envelope stuffing has become a highly mechanized operation using sophisticated mass mailing techniques and equipment which eliminates any profit potential for an individual doing this type of work-at-home. The Inspection Service knows of no work-at-home promotion that ever produces income as alleged.”
MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING: Typical Ad — “Our products make it possible for people like you to earn more than they ever have in their lives! Soon you can let others earn money for you while you and your family relax and enjoy your affluent lifestyle! No experience necessary.”
Multi-level marketing, a direct sales system, is a well-established, legitimate form of business. Many people have successfully sold the products of reputable companies to their neighbors and co-workers. These people are independent distributors who sell popular products and also recruit other distributors to join them. On the other hand, illegitimate pyramid schemes can resemble these legitimate direct sales systems. An obvious difference is that the emphasis is on recruiting others to join the program, not on selling the product. For a time, new recruits who make the investment to buy product samples keep money coming into the system, but very few products are sold. Sooner or later the people on the bottom are stuck with a saturated market, and they cannot make money by selling products or recruiting. When the whole system collapses, only a few people at the top have made money—and those at the bottom have lost their investment.
ONLINE BUSINESS: Typical Ad — “Turn your Home Computer into a Cash Machine! Get computer diskette FREE! Huge Selection of Jobs! No experience needed! Start earning money in days! Many companies want to expand, but don’t want to pay for office space. You save them money by working in the comfort of your home.”
This is typical of advertisements showing up uninvited in your e-mail—an old scheme advertised in a new way. You pay for a useless guide to work-at-home jobs—a mixture of computer-related work such as word processing or data entry and the same old envelope-stuffing and home crafts scams. The computer disk is as worthless as the guidebook. It may only list free government web sites and/or business opportunities which require more money.
PROCESSING MEDICAL INSURANCE CLAIMS: Typical Ad — “You can earn from $800 to $1000 weekly processing insurance claims on your home computer for health care professionals such as doctors, dentists chiropractors, and podiatrists. Over 80% of providers need your services. Learn how in one day!”
Generally, the promoter of this scheme attracts you by advertising on cable television and, perhaps, by inviting you to a business opportunity trade show at a hotel or convention center. You may be:
* Urged to buy software programs and even computers at exorbitant prices; a program selling at a software store for $69 might cost you several thousands of dollars.
* Told that your work will be coordinated with insurance companies by a central computer.
* Required to pay for expensive training sessions available at a “current special rate” that will be higher in the future, and
* Pressured to make a decision immediately.
Most likely, the expensive training sessions are superficial, and the market for your services is very small or nonexistent. The promoter may delay the processing of your job, citing a backlog or mistakes in your work. There may also be no central computer as advertised. You may be left with no way to deliver what you have promised to your clients or customers—if you found any—and with no way to earn any money on you own.
Avoiding Fraud
There is no substitute for closely examining any offer which promises or guarantees income from work-at-home programs. If it sounds too good to be true, chances are it’s a scam.
Consider it a warning sign if a worker must buy something in order to start the program. Those interested also should take into consideration that, by becoming involved in a work-at-home scheme, they might well be perpetrating a fraud by selling the program to others, and risk investigation by postal authorities.
For a reliability report on a specific work-at-home company, check first with your local Better Business Bureau.
Signs of a Work-at-Home Scamer
A Work-at-Home Scheme Promoter will:
* Never offer you regular salaried employment.
* Promise you huge profits and big part-time earnings.
* Use personal testimonials but never identify the person so that you could check with them.
* Require money for instructions or merchandise before telling you how the plan operates.
* Assure you of guaranteed markets and a huge demand for your handiwork.
* Tell you that no experience is necessary.
* Take your money and give you little or nothing in return except heartbreak and grief.
If You Are Victimized
If you become a victim of a work-at-home scheme, ask the company for a refund. If they refuse or give you an evasive response, tell them you plan to notify law enforcement officials.
Keep careful records of everything you do to recover your money. Document your phone calls, keep copies of all paperwork such as letters and receipts, and record all costs involved, including the time you spend. If the company refuses to refund your investment, contact:
* Your local Better Business Bureau;
* Your local or state consumer affairs agency;
* The U.S. Postal Inspection Service;
* Your state’s attorney general’s office or the office in the state where the company;
* The advertising manager of the publication that ran the ad you answered.
Outside Contacts
To learn more about Work-at-Home Schemes, contact the following:
* Your Local Better Business Bureau
* Direct Marketing Association
* Federal trade commission at 202.382.4357
* National Fraud Information Center at 1-800-876-7060
* U.S. Postal Inspection Service
* If you find any of the Web sites listed above to be inactive, please contact the respective organization. Also, be aware that the above phone numbers may be subject to change without notice.
Abridged: BBB Online
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“Anytime the unemployment rate goes up the employment scams increase. As a job seeker you need to be careful of where you submit your information and the positions you apply to. As a member of the Better Business Bureau and an industry leader in job search and corporate outplacement Chandler Hill Partners has been leading the way in exposing employment fraud. We take our job seriously and look to protect the consumer from these types of scams. In many cases these sites have taken aim at Chandler Hill Partners by posting misleading and fraudulent claims against Chandler Hill Partners”.
- Review by Chandler Hill Partners
If you are aware of any such scams or work from home programs file a report to our consumer protection department at Chandler Hill Partners Complaints website.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Some questions by employers are out of bounds
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In the job application and interview process, there are questions employers aren't allowed to ask job seekers. Prospective employers should avoid personal questions on family history, marital status or if they have children. Employers may go over the job descriptions and ask an applicant if they can meet the physical job requirements. Employers may also ask if you're over 18 and about criminal convictions.
If a job applicant is asked a forbidden question, it can lead to an uncomfortable moment. Deal with those questions in a light tone and with a sense of humor. Interviewers should try throwing the question back to the interviewer. The job applicant should ask the interviewer if the reason behind the question is reliability and then offering to talk about work history and attendance, turning the outcome into a positive moment.
While employers should avoid personal questions, there are questions designed to explore interpersonal skills. A job seeker may be asked to give an example of how a disagreement with a co-worker was resolved. Job seekers should have examples and practicing with friends and family. If an illegal question is asked, job seekers are best served by staying tactful.
Abridged: Brainerd Dispatch
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“I have heard many complaints from job seekers who have been asked illegal questions in an interview. It makes for a difficult situation, its best to calmly inform the interviewer that you are not comfortable with answering that question and move on to the next question”. - Matt Morales, Chandler Hill Partners
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If you are aware of any such scams or work from home programs file a report to our consumer protection department at Chandler Hill Partners Complaints website.
In the job application and interview process, there are questions employers aren't allowed to ask job seekers. Prospective employers should avoid personal questions on family history, marital status or if they have children. Employers may go over the job descriptions and ask an applicant if they can meet the physical job requirements. Employers may also ask if you're over 18 and about criminal convictions.
If a job applicant is asked a forbidden question, it can lead to an uncomfortable moment. Deal with those questions in a light tone and with a sense of humor. Interviewers should try throwing the question back to the interviewer. The job applicant should ask the interviewer if the reason behind the question is reliability and then offering to talk about work history and attendance, turning the outcome into a positive moment.
While employers should avoid personal questions, there are questions designed to explore interpersonal skills. A job seeker may be asked to give an example of how a disagreement with a co-worker was resolved. Job seekers should have examples and practicing with friends and family. If an illegal question is asked, job seekers are best served by staying tactful.
Abridged: Brainerd Dispatch
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“I have heard many complaints from job seekers who have been asked illegal questions in an interview. It makes for a difficult situation, its best to calmly inform the interviewer that you are not comfortable with answering that question and move on to the next question”. - Matt Morales, Chandler Hill Partners
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If you are aware of any such scams or work from home programs file a report to our consumer protection department at Chandler Hill Partners Complaints website.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Career Advancement Tool: Note your Achievements
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As you network and cultivate relationships with peers, supervisors, mentors and employer prospects on your path to career growth, it’s important to tactfully highlight your achievements.
Keep an on-going record of your key accomplishments each year. Review your progress and add new achievements when applicable. Be specific about what you have done, how you did it, and the end result. This is very useful during your annual performance review. It is also helpful when it comes time to update your resume or interview for a new job. You will have an easy reference for articulating your achievements and providing specific examples.
Beyond your annual review, evaluate your accomplishments with your supervisor periodically. Ask for guidance, advice and set new goals.
Recognize others who had a hand in accomplishments and successes. Remember, it usually takes a team or group to achieve workplace goals so share the credit accordingly. Likewise, compliment co-workers on their accomplishments and celebrate their successes. To be a leader means supporting your team.
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
Chandler Hill Partners is the definitive industry leader in career advancement and job search technologies, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
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As you network and cultivate relationships with peers, supervisors, mentors and employer prospects on your path to career growth, it’s important to tactfully highlight your achievements.
Keep an on-going record of your key accomplishments each year. Review your progress and add new achievements when applicable. Be specific about what you have done, how you did it, and the end result. This is very useful during your annual performance review. It is also helpful when it comes time to update your resume or interview for a new job. You will have an easy reference for articulating your achievements and providing specific examples.
Beyond your annual review, evaluate your accomplishments with your supervisor periodically. Ask for guidance, advice and set new goals.
Recognize others who had a hand in accomplishments and successes. Remember, it usually takes a team or group to achieve workplace goals so share the credit accordingly. Likewise, compliment co-workers on their accomplishments and celebrate their successes. To be a leader means supporting your team.
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For more than 30 years, the leaders of Chandler Hill Partners have earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality, and commitment to results.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us with their employment needs.
Our sole determination is helping individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
Chandler Hill Partners is the definitive industry leader in career advancement and job search technologies, providing a wide range of services for job seekers and employers.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - US recession over, but employment will lag: survey
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WASHINGTON — The recession gripping the United States for nearly two years is over, but economic growth may be held in check by high unemployment, a poll of business economists showed Monday.
"The Great Recession is over," according to the consensus macroeconomic outlook of a panel of 44 professional forecasters of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE).
"The survey found that the vast majority of business economists believe that the recession has ended but that the economic recovery is likely to be more moderate than those typically experienced following steep declines," NABE president-elect Lynn Reaser said.
More than 80 percent of economists surveyed believed that an expansion has begun, according to poll conducted during the September 2-24 period.
The study also found that the more-than-three-year downturn in the US housing market, epicenter of financial turmoil that slammed the brakes on growth, was very close to ending, with an upturn expected next year, said Reaser, chief economist at Point Loma Nazarene University.
According to the survey, the key areas of concern were the increasing federal debt and unemployment rates, "expected to remain very high through next year."
The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 10 percent in the first quarter of next year and edge down to 9.5 percent by the end of 2010 while inflation is expected to remain contained throughout next year.
"The good news is that this deep and long recession appears to be over, and with improving credit markets, the US economy can return to solid growth next year without worry about rising inflation," the NABE said.
The stock market rebound was a point of "strong agreement" among panelists, with all the forecasters predicting a gain in 2010 on the back of an increase of 11 percent in corporate profits next year.
They saw the broad S&P 500 stock index climbing 7.5 percent next year.
The US dollar however will soften further this year and remain weak into 2010, the survey showed.
The economists felt that the weak dollar will not reduce the trade deficit further as the relatively stronger US economic rebound elevated import demand. In fact, the NABE panel expected a modest deterioration in the trade balance next year.
The panel upgraded the economic outlook for the next several quarters, compared with the previous survey, Reaser said.
Following a sharp 6.4 percent contraction in the first quarter of this year and another 0.7 percent drop in the second quarter, NABE forecasters expect real gross domestic product (GDP) to rise at an above trend 2.9 percent rate in the second half of 2009.
The NABE also said that lackluster household sector spending was expected to be a drag on the economy, restraining growth of consumer spending, a key driver of growth.
However, in contrast to views of some that the US saving rate was set to rise dramatically over the next few years, slightly more than half of the NABE panel believed that the rate will average between three and five percent through 2012.
The poll also found corporate profits to show "strong improvement," increasing 11 percent in 2010, characteristic of the early stages of an economic recovery.
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WASHINGTON — The recession gripping the United States for nearly two years is over, but economic growth may be held in check by high unemployment, a poll of business economists showed Monday.
"The Great Recession is over," according to the consensus macroeconomic outlook of a panel of 44 professional forecasters of the National Association of Business Economics (NABE).
"The survey found that the vast majority of business economists believe that the recession has ended but that the economic recovery is likely to be more moderate than those typically experienced following steep declines," NABE president-elect Lynn Reaser said.
More than 80 percent of economists surveyed believed that an expansion has begun, according to poll conducted during the September 2-24 period.
The study also found that the more-than-three-year downturn in the US housing market, epicenter of financial turmoil that slammed the brakes on growth, was very close to ending, with an upturn expected next year, said Reaser, chief economist at Point Loma Nazarene University.
According to the survey, the key areas of concern were the increasing federal debt and unemployment rates, "expected to remain very high through next year."
The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 10 percent in the first quarter of next year and edge down to 9.5 percent by the end of 2010 while inflation is expected to remain contained throughout next year.
"The good news is that this deep and long recession appears to be over, and with improving credit markets, the US economy can return to solid growth next year without worry about rising inflation," the NABE said.
The stock market rebound was a point of "strong agreement" among panelists, with all the forecasters predicting a gain in 2010 on the back of an increase of 11 percent in corporate profits next year.
They saw the broad S&P 500 stock index climbing 7.5 percent next year.
The US dollar however will soften further this year and remain weak into 2010, the survey showed.
The economists felt that the weak dollar will not reduce the trade deficit further as the relatively stronger US economic rebound elevated import demand. In fact, the NABE panel expected a modest deterioration in the trade balance next year.
The panel upgraded the economic outlook for the next several quarters, compared with the previous survey, Reaser said.
Following a sharp 6.4 percent contraction in the first quarter of this year and another 0.7 percent drop in the second quarter, NABE forecasters expect real gross domestic product (GDP) to rise at an above trend 2.9 percent rate in the second half of 2009.
The NABE also said that lackluster household sector spending was expected to be a drag on the economy, restraining growth of consumer spending, a key driver of growth.
However, in contrast to views of some that the US saving rate was set to rise dramatically over the next few years, slightly more than half of the NABE panel believed that the rate will average between three and five percent through 2012.
The poll also found corporate profits to show "strong improvement," increasing 11 percent in 2010, characteristic of the early stages of an economic recovery.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - How much personal info should I post online?
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First, decide how concerned you are with having your personal contact information on the Internet. How important is it for you to be able to "disconnect" your Internet resume when you are no longer looking for work? If resume confidentiality and Internet disconnecting are important to you, we recommend following these tips.
Choose the confidentiality feature when posting your resume online. Also make sure you do not have your personal information in the body of your resume. Replace this information with "Confidential Resume". One other suggestion is to get a separate email address to use for your job search activities. Make sure the email address doesn't contain identifying information like your last name. Then, once your job search is over, you can cancel the email address at anytime.
If controlling the distribution of your resume is important to you, using the confidentiality feature on job boards is key. This way when you have secured a new job your personal information will not be exposed online to other recruiters and hiring managers will not be able to reach you.
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First, decide how concerned you are with having your personal contact information on the Internet. How important is it for you to be able to "disconnect" your Internet resume when you are no longer looking for work? If resume confidentiality and Internet disconnecting are important to you, we recommend following these tips.
Choose the confidentiality feature when posting your resume online. Also make sure you do not have your personal information in the body of your resume. Replace this information with "Confidential Resume". One other suggestion is to get a separate email address to use for your job search activities. Make sure the email address doesn't contain identifying information like your last name. Then, once your job search is over, you can cancel the email address at anytime.
If controlling the distribution of your resume is important to you, using the confidentiality feature on job boards is key. This way when you have secured a new job your personal information will not be exposed online to other recruiters and hiring managers will not be able to reach you.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - The #1 enemy of a successful job search
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There are many things that can disable your job search. Some are in your control and some are not. The enemy on my mind right now is a sneaky one. It works quietly in the background like a computer virus. Chewing up memory and productivity. It's called Procrastination. Procrastination is damaging the careers, health and savings accounts of millions of Americans. Here are some examples of where and when procrastination can cripple you if you do not act in a job search:
1. Creating a top notch resume and online brand
2. Building a detailed budget for expenses during your transition
3. Drafting and implementing a solid job search strategy
4. Calling and following up with influential networking contacts
5. Getting to important networking events
Now there are many reasons people don't do these things. Sometimes there is a lack of knowledge. Sometimes you forget that this job market is completely different and the old ways of searching don't work. Sometimes you simply put off doing important things. So, how do you battle this beast before it quietly takes your legs out from under you? Take action! Build a specific plan. And surround yourself with people who can help you through the aspects of job searching that you find most daunting.
Abridged: Spinstrategy
There are many things that can disable your job search. Some are in your control and some are not. The enemy on my mind right now is a sneaky one. It works quietly in the background like a computer virus. Chewing up memory and productivity. It's called Procrastination. Procrastination is damaging the careers, health and savings accounts of millions of Americans. Here are some examples of where and when procrastination can cripple you if you do not act in a job search:
1. Creating a top notch resume and online brand
2. Building a detailed budget for expenses during your transition
3. Drafting and implementing a solid job search strategy
4. Calling and following up with influential networking contacts
5. Getting to important networking events
Now there are many reasons people don't do these things. Sometimes there is a lack of knowledge. Sometimes you forget that this job market is completely different and the old ways of searching don't work. Sometimes you simply put off doing important things. So, how do you battle this beast before it quietly takes your legs out from under you? Take action! Build a specific plan. And surround yourself with people who can help you through the aspects of job searching that you find most daunting.
Abridged: Spinstrategy
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Chandler Hill Partners Blog - Reinvent yourself by building up your strengths
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Revitalizing your career in the middle of a job search involves two important steps: Step 1: Begin acquiring a new skill or refreshing one you already have. You might, for example, take a course in a second language at a local community college or attend a new certification program offered by your professional or trade association. You can choose almost any topic just as long as it will clearly and meaningfully enhance your ability to contribute on-the-job.
Step 2: Add the fact that you're back in school to your resume. Note it in the summary at the beginning of that document and, in its Education section, provide the name of the course you're taking, the institution or organization that's offering it, the formal outcome if there will be one and the term "On-going. Those two simple steps will instantaneously transform you into a new person. They'll enhance your skill set and also demonstrate your attributes to employers.
Most importantly, this course of action will set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating that you have two very special attributes: you understand that in today's rapidly evolving world of work, staying competent in your field is an ever-moving target AND you take personal responsibility for keeping yourself at the state-of-the-art. You recognize the responsibility and accept it.
Peter Weddle, Build Career Fitness
Revitalizing your career in the middle of a job search involves two important steps: Step 1: Begin acquiring a new skill or refreshing one you already have. You might, for example, take a course in a second language at a local community college or attend a new certification program offered by your professional or trade association. You can choose almost any topic just as long as it will clearly and meaningfully enhance your ability to contribute on-the-job.
Step 2: Add the fact that you're back in school to your resume. Note it in the summary at the beginning of that document and, in its Education section, provide the name of the course you're taking, the institution or organization that's offering it, the formal outcome if there will be one and the term "On-going. Those two simple steps will instantaneously transform you into a new person. They'll enhance your skill set and also demonstrate your attributes to employers.
Most importantly, this course of action will set you apart from other candidates by demonstrating that you have two very special attributes: you understand that in today's rapidly evolving world of work, staying competent in your field is an ever-moving target AND you take personal responsibility for keeping yourself at the state-of-the-art. You recognize the responsibility and accept it.
Peter Weddle, Build Career Fitness
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