Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Job Search”
May 09, 2023
Written by: James Moore |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
In recent years, there has been a lot of controversy on the effectiveness of cover letters and whether or not they are needed. Depending on the requirements of the organization you are applying to, you may or may not be required to include a cover letter. Streamline the Process Cover letters are an essential component of many job applications. They allow …
May 02, 2023
Written by: James Moore |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Early in my career, I didn’t believe it was worth paying money to have someone “write” my resume. But, over time, I learned why it was worth the investment. So now, not only do we have professionals to help with our resume, we have artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to help us throughout our job search. Don’t get me …
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 …
April 04, 2023
Written by: Dave Sparkman |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
One of the exercises we encourage people to go through as they consider where they would like to next work is to reflect on 3 jobs. What was their first job? What was their worst job? And finally, what was their best job? As you can imagine, over the 18 years I’ve been doing this exercise, I’ve heard some incredible …
Money, money, money- MONEY! Everyone likes to have money, but many people feel awkward when it comes to the salary of a new job. As a job seeker prepares for an interview, money is an area that needs to be thought through before you get there. Well a few good points from our Crossroads Career Workbook in Step 6 …
September 03, 2019
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Here’s what you don’t do Immediately click ‘Apply.’ Fill out the form. Attach or paste your resume. Then you wait, and wait, and wait, and… well, you get the idea. Instead, try these 3 job-landing tips: #1 Do your homework Be an A+ candidate! Just 15+ minutes could pay you big bucks in a new job. Start by going to the …
August 13, 2019
Written by: Crossroads Career |
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Smart planning and weekly commitment are required to get a better job faster. Finding the right work is hard work! Invest time, money and effort in you.
“Eight-five percent of the reason people get jobs and get ahead in those jobs is because of attitude,” reads a stunning statement written by world-famous motivational speaker and author Zig Ziglar.
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.
Lee is free, after 24 years in prison. What did it take for Lee to get out? Would you believe a 108-page resume? Twenty-two support letters. A 22-minute parole board interview, including an attorney and four references to testify. Ten minutes later, parole granted. Four days before Christmas – freedom. Progress in Prison Of course, there is more to the …
