If you’re looking for a way to optimize your resume to make it more effective, then ChatGPT might be just the tool for you. With its natural language processing abilities and access to a vast database of information, ChatGPT can help you craft a standout resume that showcases your skills and experience in the best possible light. Let’s face it, …
Is He or She the “Right Supervisor?” – Angles Exist Everywhere
April 25, 2023
Written by: Dave Sparkman |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Have you ever looked at something, arrived at a conclusion or perspective, and then shifted your position to get a different angle and arrive at a completely different conclusion / perspective? I sure have! Whether it’s a physical object I’m looking at or an idea I’m contemplating, when I can get a different view of it, I inevitably see the …
What To Do When You Get An Offer: Never Say Yes Right Away
March 07, 2023
Written by: Dave Sparkman |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
You Got An Offer! Now What? During the month of March, our blogs will cover the topic of what to do when you receive an offer. For any of us who have been unemployed, or if you are in the midst of a job transition, the prospect of receiving an offer may first be perceived as finding water in the …
I asked Zarir Erani, President of Allen Interactions, about the outlook for gig work from the perspective of employers. Allen Interactions works with clients to create meaningful, memorable, and motivational learning and performance experiences. Here’s what Erani had to say: “Due to digitization and technology, the world is more closely connected. This makes it much easier for people with unique talents …
Entrepreneurship: Is It for You?
April 13, 2021
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
More people are turning to self-employment to achieve their financial and career goals. Following are some interesting statistics: The fastest-growing category of new jobs is gig work – self-employment, contract, part-time, temp work, and freelance. At least 90% of Americans are open to the idea of self-employment or gig work. Job satisfaction among self-employed workers is high, with 80 percent …
I cannot begin to tell you the number of times that I’ve heard this plea from a job seeker, “I just want a job that is stable, steady, and has a low level of stress.” Or, “I’d like to find a job where I can spend the next few years not worried about whether the company will change things.” Whew! In today’s world, I …
God Cares About Your Investments
February 16, 2021
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
When you are considering a job transition to a new employer or to being self-employed, one area that is often overlooked is financial benefits—options for investing and saving for retirement. You may assume that investing to grow your resources is not Biblical. After all, the Bible says: Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust …
Target and Timing: Ready…Set…Wait?
February 09, 2021
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 2 minutes
One challenging aspect of a job transition is establishing clear target companies for your search. That challenge is made even more difficult by the reality of the financial resources you have available to pursue those targets. The time you may have to expend to achieve landing at the target may exceed the money you have to live on while doing so. To support you in …
Annually, the Crossroads Career Board of Directors gather together at a retreat to pray, fellowship, and strategically plan for the upcoming year. In 2019, we met in Minnesota to do precisely that…
An Informational Interview is an interview that you schedule and hold with a person who is currently working or has worked in an industry, company, or career you are considering. The purpose is to gather critical information from an insider’s point of view. This post covers the goals, essential rules of engagement and some sample questions.
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