Filed under: Job Search
You’ve decided it’s time to leave your job AND you’ve done all you can to prepare.
Now the time has come to actually quit.
There are definitely good ways and bad ways to do this since you want to be professional, not burn any bridges and move on with your career all at the same time.
Here is a good checklist to use when you’re ready to walk into the boss’ office: (more…)
Filed under: Job Search
So you’ve decided it’s time to quit your job. That can be pretty scary territory for anyone.
You probably want to take more control of your career and have decided it’s time to move on. So don’t let this in between period when you know you’re quitting but you haven’t left yet happen TO YOU. You make it happen. (more…)
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We don’t actually know if it’s really time for you to move on to new career pastures, but you will be able to answer this question by the time you’ve finished reading this blog post.
There are a lot of factors and everyone is different, but if you identify with at least half of these statements, it’s definitely time to start thinking about a new job. (more…)
Filed under: Job interview | Tags: job interview attire, job interviews, vulcan materials company
Whether you’re heading out to a job fair where you’ll be meeting people from lots of different companies or an interview with just one recruiter or hiring manager, how you present yourself is crucial.
And, of course, what you wear is a huge part of that. How much should you dress up? Does a casual company mean casual wear? Is a suit really necessary? (more…)
Filed under: Branding
Last week, we talked all about personal branding – what it means and why you need it.
One of the hardest things to do is actually CREATE your brand. It can be a little nebulous at first, but think of the elements as actual, tangible tools that you store in a toolbox and whip out when the time comes.
Start with these 10 tools, and your personal brand will be well equipped. (more…)
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Do you have an answer to this question? If so, can you articulate it in 30 seconds or less?
Don’t worry – most of us would say “no”. Hopefully, we can help with that.
Simply stated, personal branding is how you market yourself. It’s your reputation, your network and what is unique about you.
This concept isn’t new, but never has it been as important as it is now. We’re in a time when companies and hiring managers are inundated with so many resumes, blogs, social media sites and other networks, all of which are fighting for their attention.
Take yourself through these four steps to determine what your brand is. (more…)
Filed under: Networking
So you’ve volunteered, gone to parties, networked at lunches, and events and maybe even taken a seasonal job in an effort to broaden your network and make lots of new contacts who can hopefully help with your job search.
Now what? You’ve got names and cards and possible leads, so now it’s time to actually do something with them.
- Survey your success – Take some time to fish out all those business cards from your purse or wallet and make notes about who you remember meeting, where they work and how you think you might best pursue a relationship with them.
- Consider who’s who — Some people may not end up being a major player for your immediate job hunt, but if you liked and connected with someone, you may want to keep their information. They could end up being a good friend or casual acquaintance that might be helpful later on in your career.
- Take action – Maybe you send a handwritten note thanking the organizer of an event for including you. Maybe you send an email to someone you met from a company you’d love to work for asking them what they would recommend you do next to try to get a job there. Or it might be time to go ahead and work up a few updated versions of your resume to send to hiring managers or decision makers at different companies you now have some connection with. Finally, you might ask someone you’ve just met if they would meet you for a cup of coffee to give you advice on your job search.
Whatever you do, don’t do nothing. Don’t let your efforts of the previous weeks be for nothing but really try to get some leads and move your job search forward.
In November, The Wildlife Habitat Council recognized Vulcan Materials for earning Wildlife at Work recertification for volunteer work at Ruffner Mountain Nature Center.
This certification is a result of Vulcan employees managing and working several improvement projects over the past three years. (more…)
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You might think of working retail or gift wrapping presents as only temporary gigs leading nowhere. Think again. While you probably won’t be surrounded by wrapping paper and glittery bows after the holiday season is over, you could score a job in another department or even on a management level if you’ve really made yourself stand out from the crowd during the holidays.
Follow these three steps to turn a temporary job into a long-lasting one: (more…)
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We hope you have fun at the holiday parties you attend this year, but don’t forget that the people you meet and faces you get to know could help you in your job search. It goes without saying that you should stay professional and avoid inappropriate behavior. Being the person who’s remembered as the one with the lamp shade on their head might not help you out all that much. (more…)
