Ask Marcia, the Transition Chick

Did you know blogging can effect your job search?

I just attended a session on blogging and how often employers google their resume prospects BEFORE offering an interview!  Wow!  You should google yourself.  See what comes up...good & not so..."digital dirt"!

Well'gotta go grab dinner!  I'm at Career Masters conference-had to share!  You know, I'm telling my career coaching clients!

In Abundance!

Marcia the Transition Chick!

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Staying positive...Can you?

I calculated-over 16 years, I've facilitated 3 workshops/day on Job Search, Job Search-Interviewing, Resume Writing & other related topics.  One week is 10 workshops and a month-80!  YIKES!

No matter what-I talk about the roller coaster-the Job Search process and the importance of staying positive.  Your attitude effects what words you choose to prepare your cover letter/resume...Staying positive effects both your energy level and your ability to establish rapport with that prospective employer who makes the recommendations to hire you.

I just got my homestudy course by the teachers in the Secret
www.lawofattractionthinking.com

Surround yourself with positive CDS, workbooks-getting that positive message-the one that keeps you getting going & keep doing the things to get a job!

Interview Questions Not For The Faint of Heart!

First, I've been caught up in Identity theft war!  Just, do yourself a favor, make copies of everything!  Only buy online from secure-(little lock graphic in corner) and DON'T FAX your card info!

Several folks have personally asked about weird or seemingly so... interview questions!  Really, it's ok to comment...bet hundreds of others have similar questions...

Some examples of "off the wall" questions

Do you believe in magic?  (for an artsy bistro)
If you were a vegetable-what would you be and why? (Health Food Store Manager)
How many manhole covers are there in Missoula, Mississippi? (A Management Consultant-really wanted to know strategic thinking/research to find answer!)

Moral:  The question may, at first glance-ok, hearing, may seem weird to you, but often real telling to the employer!