Quick Thoughts

While enjoying a short lunch break at my desk today, a few thoughts crossed my mind.
~If you have been out of work for two or more years, you would be nuts to reject an inquiry about a job paying barely 5% less than the job you were last employed at.
~Many companies are starting to tie bonus plans into compensation packages. It is fair to ask what the average award will be for the current year to get a rough idea of what you might expect.
~Be ready to show a few accomplishments from each of your last 2 or 3 jobs if asked for them by potential employers.
Lunch break is over! Have a good week!

Quick Advice

Recently, the quality of resumes crossing my desk has been nothing less than abysmal. Spelling errors are only the tip of the iceberg. People are inventing words, putting dates on jobs that could not possibly be correct, and listing responsibilities and accomplishments that have nothing to do with the job title or type of company they worked at.

It is this simple:

Create a resume that would make you want to hire yourself!!

If your current version does not fit that criteria, FIX IT NOW!