The Key To Being Articulate And Confident In Your Job Search

Job Search, Social Media Tips

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS If you are at the start of your career search or you are struggling and feel like you want a “do over,” this post is dedicated to helping you get on track. When I speak with HR people from varying companies, they all...

What “Mad Men” Teaches Us About Career Search

Job Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS This past Sunday marked the opening of the new season of the hit TV series, “Mad Men.” The title refers to Madison Avenue and its strong connection to advertising in the 1960’s, not insanity.  “Mad Men” is an...

Career Search And Preparing For Remote Interviews

Interview Prep, Job Search

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS All of your hard work has paid off and now you have been contacted to schedule an interview. In today’s job market, “the interview” has changed. Years ago, an interview was “face-to-face” at the office of the...

10 Tips for Networking During the Holidays To Move Your Career Search Forward

Job Search, Networking

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS “Tis The Season!” is a phrase that for some says, “take a break and relax”, but for savvy job seekers it is a signal to stay in search mode and take your search to a different level. I often hear people say, “Who...

Taking The Scary Out Of Writing Resumes

Resume Advice

By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS Halloween is a time that many use to dress up in costume with a theme that invokes fear, whether it is a zombie with a knife and blood dripping down, a witch with sallow skin and a long, wart-covered nose or a ghost or...