If that super car salesman only concentrated on promoting the car and did not focus on you, the customer, he would never sell it. However, if he puts his attention on you and shows you just how the car matches your needs . . . bingo, you buy and everyone walks away happy. Continue reading ‘It’s Not About You’
Archive for April, 2019
It’s Not About You
Published April 29, 2019 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, Networking, Resume, Workforce Solutions
Too Old to Get a Job!?
Published April 23, 2019 awareness , finding employment , Labor Market Information ClosedTags: Attitude, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, look, Resume, Workforce Solutions
Several sources state that people who are 40 or older represent about 40% of the United States workforce. This is great news for those of us who are considered older Americans. The number of workers 55 and older is expected to increase to 20% by the year 2020, which will represent 1 out of 5 people employed. The idea that I can’t get a job because I’m too old or that employers want to hire younger people is not necessarily true. So what is an ‘old person’ to do? Continue reading ‘Too Old to Get a Job!?’
Your Digital Footprint
Published April 15, 2019 Employment , finding employment ClosedTags: digital footprint, Gulf Coast, hiring, Houston jobs, impression, job, presence, profile, social media, Workforce Solutions
Last week, I had the pleasure of teaching several workshops to high school students about their social media presence. Who wants to hear an adult dictate to them how they should express themselves? This is America! The land of freedom of speech! I agree wholeheartedly that anyone should be able to express themselves how they feel, but let’s admit, we base our interactions with people on our impression of them before even before the first conversation. Continue reading ‘Your Digital Footprint’
How to Write a Resume
Published April 8, 2019 Employment ClosedTags: Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Interview, Resume, Workforce Solutions
FREE Resume Tips to Improve Your Odds
The very first result when you Google search “Resume Writer Salary” is a link to resume writers you can pay to write your resume ranging from $10,to $395!!! There is great value in an original, creative, tailored resume. I get that, but Workforce Solutions doesn’t want you to pay even $1 to create a resume because we do it for FREE. Our resources, qualified staff, and generations of experience reviewing resumes are at no cost to you. Continue reading ‘How to Write a Resume’
