Tips for a successful job search – The Resume Part II

by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers Last month I shared with you the “big picture” of writing a compelling resume. In order for a resume to be compelling, it must be accurate, visually appealing, and likeable. This month I want to talk about content. Once you are happy with the layout of your resume, you need to refine the wording. What story are you trying to tell the reader? Are you portraying your Read More …

Create Success Using Your Strengths

by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist   What if you could use your strengths, build on them, and focus them in a way that would make you more successful? That’s the idea behind CliftonStrengths (formerly known as StrengthsFinder). What is CliftonStrengths? CliftonStrengths was created by Psychologist Don Clifton. He identified a set of 34 Strengths (traits) that people use to be successful in work and life. This program includes an assessment that ranks your Read More …