By Tony Hawk
I have coached a lot of people who are searching for employment and the one thing that has amazed me most about many of these candidates is how unprepared they are for their job search.
It ALL begins with the resume. Let me say it again, IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE RESUME! Generally, people are pretty good about outlining their career history, but that...
By Tony Hawk
Here are ten popular manager interview questions to help you prepare for your important management interview. There is no substitute for good preparation to handle such interviews so start preparing well. A good place to begin is to be well organized about your personal facts and figures and prepare your answers for commonly asked questions.
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by Tony Hawk
Recent indicators suggest there are a lot of jobs out there, but they seem to be harder for employers to fill. The reason: employers are searching for the “Purple Squirrel" or that rare employee who has all the skills wrapped up in a single package.
Through this recession,...
If you've been job hunting for months without much to show for it, the problem could be the economy, your industry, or it just might be the way you're approaching your job search.
It's important to recognize when the old techniques aren't working. This article describes how some discouraged job seekers changed their strategy and improved their job hunt...
By Clinton Lancaster
Networking, resume writing, and interview tips were just a few of the topics discussed at a free job search program August 4 at Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers, AR, hosted by Cameron Smith &...
By Tony Hawk
Several large national companies provide outplacement services. They often do a good job. However, the feedback we get from many employees is that these services often seem impersonal and unaware of the local environment.
CSA Outplacement and Career Coaching provides a local alternative to the large firms. Our coaches are hiring professionals...
Work is changing. Irreversibly. And now… the “worker” (me, you) must change along with the work. Every several generations, we undergo a massive upheaval in our work lives. We move off the farm, with its never-ending rituals (cows don’t take holidays; take it from a Vermonter), and into the factory. Then we move out of the factory, with its Simon Legree-like supervisor...
by Tony Hawk
I have come to appreciate the exceptional nature of the leaders in Northwest Arkansas because they demonstrate a balance between achieving their goals and valuing their people.
This type of leadership never has been more important. Even as we see glimpses of the economy turning around, we know there is a long way to go.
Among those most greatly impacted are...
by Tony Hawk
Your job strategy starts by asking yourself some key questions. In Part I, we looked at what to do to stay motivated and optimistic, define a personal brand, and make a resume that stands apart from the crowd. Here are some additional questions to help you plan and conduct a successful job search:
What is my job search strategy?...
by Tony Hawk
Some “experts” say the economy is on an upswing, while others predict the beginning of a third depression. It is probably safe to say that we are definitely in a period of uncertainty. This does little for the confidence of some of the talented individuals who find themselves on the job market.
Just as there are steps...
Cameron Smith & Associates has been an extraordinary partner in bringing job resources to downsized workers. They have the knowledge, skills, experience, but most of all the heart, to help workers transition productively and positively.
Very professional résumé, and I’m excited to get it back so quickly.
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