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Good concept for people on the job market to remember. Decision-makers aren’t basing job offers on who they think works the hardest. They make offers based on the value you can bring to the company and the problems you can solve. Those are the points to remember when preparing for an interview. I love the comment Pawel Pawlak made on this LinkedIn post, which sums it up – “A donkey carries heavy loads all day. The racehorse runs for 2 minutes. The crowd pays to see the horse.

Do you dread Monday mornings?  Do you continuously watch the clock while at work? Do you experience fatigue, tension, or sleep issues tied to work?  Do you feel underutilized or stuck in repetitive work? If yes, it might be time to reinvent yourself.  It can be done. The transferable skills you already possess are more relevant for career transitions than you probably believe. Looking for a new job or #career change? We can help. Every resume we touch is tailored to tell your

The “higher salary later” is actually a good negotiation tool. Negotiating for an early salary review can substantially increase your compensation within three to six months. However, the creator of this post is correct - if it’s not in writing it does not exist.  Additionally, make sure the offer letter states early SALARY review - not simply review. Even if they provide an early salary review, that does not mean they have to increase it. It only means they must review it, s

The elevator pitch redefined! YOU are the product or service being sold in a job search.  YOU are selling yourself and have one minute to do it.     Every person thinking about going on the job market for whatever reason needs to have a well thought out elevator pitch, which will help in writing a professional summary, help with the dreaded “Tell me about yourself” question and many other areas of the search.  This is really a great strategy to consider when crafting your ele

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Most people think negotiation is limited to formal contract talks, salary discussions, or legal settlements. The truth is you are negotiating constantly often without even realizing it. The author states, negotiation isn’t about winning - it's a strategic dialogue to create value and build lasting relationships. It's about influencing outcomes, resolving conflicts, achieving mutual understanding, and sustaining productive relationships. Good read if you want to improve your p

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Identifying transferable skills is essential when considering a career change or pursuing opportunities in different roles, industries, or work environments. Recognizing and effectively communicating these skills plays a vital role in crafting your resume and articulating competencies that are the most marketable and relevant to the desired position during the interview process. Looking for a new job or #career change? We can help. Every resume we touch is tailored to tell yo

Search Firms and other placement agencies generally specialize in specific industries and charge a fee to their client companies. Common industries represented by search firms are accounting/finance, sales, engineering, healthcare, information systems, administrative management, and clerical. Companies using search firms always pay the fee. The fees can range from 15 to 30% or more of the candidate's starting salary. You should never use a so-called "search firm” that charges

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