Personal Branding to Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market
Personal Branding to Stand Out in a Crowded Job Market by Tracy Laswell, CAREER-Magic.com Focused, persuasive personal branding in today’s competitive, noisy job market is not just a nice idea – it’s crucial. Telling a vibrant, memorable story about your professional impact is key, whether online or in person. Your Brand Matters More Now than […]
Dress for Interview Success
Strategic Interview Attire “How to dress for interview success” is a frequently requested topic in the workshops and support groups I conduct. Here are a few strategic suggestions on looking your professional best, no matter your shape, size, gender, or age: How to dress at an interview: If the job is a major step up […]
8 Reasons to Make the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile
My clients in job search are often curious about whether they should have a profile on LinkedIn. I am very enthusiastic about the benefits of networking online, particularly on LinkedIn. Here’s why: LinkedIn is sort of a one-stop shop for career management – it functions as your online resume, your super-friendly, self-updating Rolodex (contacts list for […]
My Favorite Thing: A Fresh Start
Allow me to share a guilty pleasure with you – I am utterly hooked by shows like “Tidying Up.” Invariably, watching the experts declutter, clean, paint, and redecorate a house gets me twitching to do the same. One of the things I have discovered about myself is I love nothing better than a fresh new […]
Taking the Guesswork out of Dressing for an Interview
by Dana Lynch, ElementsofImage.com “To suit or not to suit?” That is the question. It used to be a given, before business casual and casual dress codes came to be, that an interview always meant donning a suit. It’s not so simple anymore. Especially in the tech field, dressing for work sometimes practically means “come […]
10 Quick Interview Tips
1. Getting invited in for an interview is an accomplishment all by itself. Celebrate it and begin building the relationship! 2. Interviewing effectively takes practice and preparation – walk in with an agenda. 3. It’s more important to be liked than to be right. Strive for agreement rather than nitpicking minor inaccuracies. 4. There are […]
16 Tips to Stay Upbeat During Your Job Search
No doubt about it, job searching can be a draining, emotionally gut-wrenching, and depressing experience. The world as you know it hangs in the balance throughout a long, anxiety-ridden jaunt through the unknown. As a job search expert, a big part of what I do is help clients stay “up” emotionally throughout the process. I […]
Get More Out of LinkedIn
“I’m not on LinkedIn, do I need to be?” – a shockingly common question from my clients who are typically engaged in a serious job search. Whether you’re in a job search currently or happily working away at your job, it makes sense to ensure that your online presence is all it can be, especially […]
The Resume Development Process
The CAREER-Magic Resume Development Process BACKGROUND – Send your most recent resume and/or your LinkedIn URL and a maximum of 3 different job ads representing your job interests to tracy@career-magic.com. ORDERING – Order your service package. Read important information in the automated order confirmation email. PRELIMINARY DRAFT -Within 3-4 business days, we will send a […]
Helping Friends & Family Through a Job Search: 10 Do’s & Don’t’s
By Tracy Laswell, CAREER-Magic.com tracy@career-magic.com – 303-424-1700 No doubt about it, job searching is a trying time, not just for job seekers, but for family and friends as well. And of course we want to help, we really do. Sometimes we’re successful, and sometimes we need to be more understanding. So friends and family, listen […]