Don Allen's Blog, page 2
June 21, 2015
Job Search: How to find a job using the internet
This Slideshare program has dozens of tips for finding a new job this year. Recent surveys indicate that over 75% of company HR departments now take the time to research job candidates online, including popular social media sites like Facebook,...
This Resume Writing Video Will Help You Craft A Better Resume
Nationally recognized job search expert and executive recruiter Kimberly Bishop gives her resume writing tips for your job search. Write a better resume that will open doors, and land you that all-important interview. Learn what to put in – and...
June 20, 2015
Older Workers Face A Tough Job Market in 2015
Older Americans who are unemployed face a tough road in today’s job market, especially if they’re part of the “long-term” unemployed. Many companies are seeking younger employees, as they will often work for less, and health insurance is cheaper for...
June 18, 2015
Long Island Career Fair June 25
The Long Island Career Fair Is Thursday, June 25, 2015 Here are the details: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Melville Marriott 1350 Walt Whitman Rd Melville, NY 11747 Visit Long Island Career Fair site for more information From their...
June 14, 2015
Top Job Search Strategies For 2015 eBook
Hello all – I just released my new book “Top Job Search Strategies For 2015,” and it’s free today in the Kindle Store. The book is chock full of tips and information for finding a new job in 2015, which...
June 13, 2015
8 Tips For Writing A Resume That Rocks
If you’re in the market for a new job this year, it’s essential to have an updated and professional-looking resume. In fact, you should give your resume some regular attention no matter what your job status. Even if you’re currently...
May 5, 2015
Keys To Career Satisfaction
Career satisfaction is one of those terms that I run across regularly in my career coaching sessions. Most people these days want to feel like the work they do makes a difference, and they want to have some degree of...
April 19, 2015
The Pros and Cons of Freelancing
Are you sick of your job, or tried of working for bosses or clients who can’t get along with? Would you like more flexibility and control over your time, where you work, and what it is you work on? If...
April 12, 2015
Searching For A Job? Create A Personal Marketing Plan
All right, so you’ve decided that it’s time to get serious about your new career aspirations. 2015 is going to be the year you make that exciting new career a reality. You’ve gone through the effort to brainstorm some career...
March 29, 2015
Is Your Desire For A New Career An Itch, Or Does It Burn?
Recently I received a friendly “catch up” email from a former client I hadn’t spoken to in almost a year. Rachel gave me the whole scoop on her life, including her new fiancée and the unfortunate death of her father...
