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August 1, 2017 By Lauren Milligan

Keep Your References In Check!

Here’s short video on how a good reference can go bad, and what to do if that happens…

Filed Under: Entry-level, Executive Bios, Executive Job Search, Fired, General, Informational Interview, Intern, Job Interview, Job Market, Job Search, Outplacement Services, Resume, Uncategorized Tagged With: employer, former boss, reference checks, references

December 7, 2015 By Lauren Milligan

ResuMAYDAY’s Holiday Gift Guide for Job Seekers

holidayIf you have a job seeker in your life, consider giving that person a holiday gift that will boost their job search. The ResuMAYDAY team put their heads together and came up with ideas for great gifts that will work for any job seeker, from entry-level to executive:
1. Gift the services of a career coach or resume professional. While this may seem a bit self-promotional, the difference between a DIY resume and a professionally written resume can make all the difference in the world. Here’s a tip: offer to gift a specific amount, without choosing the company for your job seeker. Working with a resume writer or coach is a very personal choice and should be directed by the person who will use those services. Let the job seeker ‘interview’ a few service providers to make sure the one that ‘best fits’ is chosen and to ensure the job seeker is ready and motivated to use these services.

2. Make introductions to influential people. Invite your job seeker to a networking coffee or after-hours cocktail with hiring managers, human resource people or recruiters that are already in your network. Sharing your connections in such a personal way is a generous, low-cost, high-impact gift that not many people think of doing.

3. Pay the annual dues to an important business association or professional group. Memberships are crucial to connecting with industry experts and potential employers.

4. Pay for an enhanced LinkedIn membership for 3 or 6 months. A paid LinkedIn membership will give your job seeker more and easier access to recruiters and employers. Likewise, it ensures that their profile is easily accessible to recruiters and employers.

5. A good book never goes out of style. Every year, ‘What Color is Your Parachute?’ comes out with an updated print version and online supplement. Our clients find this one to be very helpful. Another good one is ‘StrengthsFinder 2.0′. It’s chock-full of great information. But these aren’t the only two out there. Take a look at career/job search books at your favorite bookseller and read the reviews. You’re sure to find something to help point your job seeker in the right direction, and these books don’t cost a lot of money.

6. Consider gifting something wearable, such as a power tie or pretty bracelet. This can be the perfect token to show your support, and boost your job seeker’s confidence in an interview.

7. Lastly, pick a gift that rewards their hard work. Finding a job IS a job, if you’re doing it right. Gift your job seeker with dinner and a movie, a manicure or something else that brings a bit of fun and relaxation to their schedule.

Here’s a news clip of Lauren Milligan, from ResuMAYDAY, DISCUSSING THESE IDEAS with Ray Cortopassi over at Fox 59 in Indianapolis. Is Ray on the Naughty or Nice list? Find out!

 

Filed Under: Executive Job Search, Job Interview, Job Market, Job Search, Outplacement Services, Resume Tagged With: career, career advancement, career change, confidence, employer, employment, gift guide, hiring, industry expert, interview, job, Job Search, LinkedIn, networking, professional, professional association, recruiter, Resume, strengthsfinder, what color is your parachute

August 25, 2009 By Lauren Milligan

Great article for my Tech clients…

Denise Dubie is the Senior Editor for NetworkWorld, a leading publication for the IT industry. Here’s a link to one of her recent articles that really resonated with me. She talked about how IT professionals can pursue certification ‘on the cheap’.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/080609-affordable-certification-skills.html

Filed Under: Resume Tagged With: CCNA, certification, employer, IT, professional development, SIM, training

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