Far too often, people will fall into whatever job happens to come along without really thinking about what they want from a job or what kind of work will be satisfying and fulfilling for them. This can lead to dissatisfaction and a sense of feeling trapped. Add family responsibilities and a debt or two and you have a situation that can be extremely difficult to cope with.

Perhaps you've just been given your "invitation to leave" by the company you've been with for years. Nothing personal but the company must re-structure to survive and your position was one of several declared redundant. Now what? Your job was OK, it paid the bills, but now you're in a position to explore your options and you're not sure what you want to do.

Or, maybe you are a victim of a particularly difficult downsizing. You loved your job and are feeling somewhat lost at the prospect of not having that job to go to every day. You need help to sort things out but you're not sure where to turn.

Often your resume is the only point of contact you have with a potential employer; your only opportunity to persuade them that you are worthy of their consideration. From this perspective, the resume becomes a very important document and the time and effort you put into getting it right is well worth it.

Along with providing samples and advice, Barb will work with you to put together a resume that gets interviews.

Update your current resume

Punch up your resume, highlighting your accomplishments

Target your resume to a specific position

Polish your resume, improving its look and content

Reformat your resume to facilitate a career change

Create a brand new resume

Rewrite your resume for a part-time or volunteer position

Review your existing resume for improvement opportunities

The hard truth is that an hour surfing Internet job sites every day does not a job search make. There are several strategies you can use to approach the job market and the more you use, the better your chances of landing your dream job. You will learn about more openings, apply for more positions, attend more interviews and ultimately receive more offers!

Learn about the hidden job market – What is it? How do I access it?
    Why is it important?

Learn how to work with search firms and recruiters

Learn where (else) job opportunities are advertised

Learn how to network effectively

Learn how to research industry, company, job and salary information

Your resume did its job and you've been invited to an interview.
Make the most of this opportunity by going in prepared.

Barb will also conduct video-taped practice interviews and give you feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement. While you may be uncomfortable initially in front of the camera, the value of seeing what the interviewer sees far outweighs any reservations you may have.

What employers want

The interviewer's perspective

The different kinds of interviews

How to anticipate and prepare for questions

How to deal with difficult or sensitive questions

How to answer the "weakness" question

How to answer the salary question

What is your body language saying

What NOT to do in an interview

What to do after the interview

You've done it! Your resume produced an interview and the interview produced an offer! Before you say "YES!" and sign on the dotted line, consider this: over 50% of employers are willing to improve their initial offer!

Learn the tips and techniques for successful negotiations. Barb will help you learn and practice negotiation skills that can result in a compensation package that meets your needs and reflects your worth!