By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Though the term “job” and “career” often are used interchangeably or in similar contexts, they really are quite distinct words. In fact, for many reading this post, you likely applied for a job early on in your youth simply to earn extra recreational funds. Or, perhaps you held various jobs during college […]
The High Tuition of Valuable Experience
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Have you ever been put through the wringer of a bad job experience? Worked for a tough boss? Battled through an army of daily challenges that left you emotionally and intellectually wrung? Then, I invite you to read my latest post over at Glassdoor.com, where I discuss how you can convert lemons […]
Is the Resume Really Dying? (Really?)
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Call the paramedics – the resume is dying! Erupting like popcorn kernels fired up by the heat of the latest and greatest social sites, tools and applications, the idea of a fast-food resume, sparked by your LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or blog profile permeates. Simple resume builders are ‘in’ and introspective career resume […]
Piecing Together Your Resume Puzzle
Akin to constructing a jigsaw puzzle, preparing your interview-cinching resume is a perplexity that requires intricately connecting hundreds, even thousands, of small pieces. Most resumes, however, resemble jumbo-piece starter puzzles that are elementary and unsatisfying to the reader, derailing your job-search efforts. Please read more on this topic via my newest Glassdoor.com post, Does Your […]
Clearing the Junk in Your Career Trunk
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Are you a careerist who is sailing along, when one day, you realize there is a weight wrought by disorganization, clutter and the junk in your career trunk? These disruptions can be disruptive and distracting to both your current, and your future, career objectives. Click HERE to read the full story over […]
Blogging for Glassdoor.com
By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter I’m delighted to announce my first guest post for the Glassdoor.com blog! In my inaugural post, the topic of job-search worry reigns, with four tips on how to tame the incorrigible beast and boost momentum. We often hear job loss compared to divorce or death, and my first recommended step is to […]
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