Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Jan 6th, 2013

Putting Career Resolutions...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Every year about this time many people begin making promises to themselves and others to create positive changes in their lives and careers. These resolutions run the gamut from dropping a few pounds to getting a new job. You can find plenty of help where your physique is...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Dec 31st, 2012

What Do You Want?...

123newyear (flickr) By Robert P. Poindexter Why is such an easy question so often hard to answer? Is it because we fear an obligation to ourselves and others by admitting it out loud?  Or, could it be that we simply don’t feel that we deserve what we want? Even more sinister is the possible negative...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Dec 30th, 2012

Creating Striations: Defin...

Kara Lynn Bird (Flickr) By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Pensive, yet excited. Intellectually wrung, yet physically and emotionally rested. Lingering, deliberating, strategizing, planning, poised for renewed momentum. The days between Christmas and New Year’s are gently stretched and pulled with the weight...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Dec 13th, 2012

Quit Being a Career Lightw...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Your career is organic. It is a living, virtually breathing organism that needs to be nourished and exercised. Without attentive, continual care, you cannot expect your career heartbeat to remain vibrant and strong. To prevent career malnourishment, consider applying these...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Dec 9th, 2012

Not All Career Advice Is G...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter “There’s a lot of bad advice out there.” “As somebody who has helped people find jobs for over 15 years, I’m amazed at the number of myths that still float around.” These are just two of the eight comments on my recent post challenging 10 of...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Nov 24th, 2012

Why Employees Resign...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Good managers know very well how expensive employee turnover can be and work diligently to keep those costs at a minimum. It is a fact that not every employee can be retained no matter how fairly they are treated, and some are actually welcome to leave. Below are ten reasons...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Nov 10th, 2012

Unraveling the Resume Keyw...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Analyzing applicant tracking systems and stuffing your resume full of keywords are popular activities right now. In reality, the purported “science of resumes” and the idea you must perform a hairsplitting task of gaming your resume to meet algorithmic settings are...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Oct 30th, 2012

What NOT to Do When You...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Many new hires are so anxious to make friends and a good impression that they often make mistakes that will leave them with neither. To ensure this isn’t you, check out the list below of 10 things you should be cautious of when you’re the new kid on the...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Oct 20th, 2012

Are There Cracks in Your C...

By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Shedding light on your target audience, becoming intimate with your own value and drumming up muscular career stories that transport your reader all are essential action steps to forge a rock-solid resume. This foundational aspect of today’s job search helps prevent...

Posted by Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, Master Resume Writer on Oct 7th, 2012

Fear Is a Liar...

via raaachellll! | flickr By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter | Hat tip to Marsha Christensen at stronglola.com for inspiring the title of this post. Fear Is at the Root of Being Stuck What are you afraid of? I think, whether you are in the midst of mundaneness or in the throes of manic anxiety, or somewhere in...