A New Year-A Fresh Start

So, 2010 is officially in the history books.  Effective today, you have a new year, and a fresh start on your job search.  What are you going to do to make the most of this opportunity?

Hopefully you will not let the prospect of extended Unemployment benefits lull you into inactivity.  Like those benefits you already may have drawn these new benefits will eventually run out.  Unless you aggressively pursue your job search, you very well could still be unemployed when the end arrives.  Make sure you do not get caught short due to a lack of activity in the job market.

Now is the time to take a hard look at your resume and ask some tough questions.  Does my resume "sell me" or does it sell me short?  If I were hiring, and reviewed my resume would I hire me?  Can a prospective employer tell what I have accomplished in my work life, or just where I have worked?  Based upon this resume, why should any employer hire me?  What is there in my resume that might sabotage my candidacy?

Hopefully the answers you come to are positive.  Unfortunately for far to many of us, the answers will be no and "sells me short."  For the next week I will share with you seven tips to strengthen your resume and improve your chances of getting a job offer.

COFFEE AND JOB TALK NEWS - Effective Saturday, January 15, 2011, CO FEE AND JOB TALK will start meeting in the Community Room  of the Panera Bread at 71st and Garnett Road in Tulsa.  We have met at this location before, however, we have taken our chances on table space and privacy.

Beginning January 15 at 9:30 AM sharp, we will meet in the community room for one hour, until 10:30 AM.  Please come early if you wish to purchase a drink, or grab a bite to eat, as we will begin and end on-time based on our use agreement with Panera Bread.  Come prepared to be encouraged and to be an encouragement to others!

Remember, Saturday, January 15 at 9:30 AM-Panera Bread Community Room - we'll see your there!