If your cover letter isn’t producing the results that you want, then it may be time to give it a re-write and try a new strategy. Your goal is to catch the hiring manager’s attention. The way to do this is by writing an opening line that will grab their attention. Mention your Job Title… Click to read the full article
Setmore Online Calendaring System
Setmore Online Calendaring System In our effort to find a calendaring system that was a good fit for our team, we tried three different systems. Setmore, the system we selected, has been a real time saver. We currently use a free version of the system that allows us to input the schedules of up to… Click to read the full article
February Manic Monday
Welcome to Manic Monday! Today’s tip is on managing email. Over the years, I’ve had a real “love-hate” relationship with email. I love the convenience and instant nature of email, but those that work with me know how much I hate when my inbox is full! If I were to allow it, I could spend… Click to read the full article
Resources: Job Interview Question & Answer Phone App
Job Interview Question & Answer App My first question when I first saw this resource was – how can a phone app actually help someone prepare for an interview? Here is how it works. First, you can select a question set you’d like to practice. This includes: get to know you, past performance, working in… Click to read the full article
Manic Monday
This is our first “Manic Monday!” On Manic Monday, we’re going to offer you a tip or resource to help you get or stay organized, manage your time more effectively, or on self-care. Today’s tip is a simple one. I just shared it last Friday with a group of students during a customer service training…. Click to read the full article
Four Training Opportunities
Career Development Facilitator (CDF) Training We’re gearing up for our next Career Development Facilitator e-learning training, which will start February 11, 2014. If you’ve been looking to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field and to pursue an industry recognized credential, you’ll find detailed information about the course on our website. The Early Bird… Click to read the full article
Are Your Goals SMART?
The first known use of SMART goals is often attributed to George T. Doran, who introduced the term in a 1981 issue of Management Review. It has since become the foundation for goal setting for everything from strategic planning to client services. We use SMART goals regularly when setting goals with our clients. It gives… Click to read the full article
Holiday Greetings!
Our best wishes to you during this holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or just the season, we hope your days are filled with laughter, family and friends. As we enter into the new year, we hope it brings you new joy, new hope, new inspiration, new goals and new achievements. … Click to read the full article
Team Talk Q & A: Guideline for Potential Jobs
Welcome to Team Talk Q&A! This month’s question comes to us from Tennessee. If you have a question you would like to submit for our monthly Team Talk Question & Answer, please send an email to news@human-solutions.net. We look forward to hearing from you! Q: I’ve been working with my clients using O*net and performing transferable… Click to read the full article
Human Solutions Puts the ‘Human’ into the Equation
Human Solutions Puts the ‘Human’ into the Equation By: Caitlin Fanning Giving a presentation in front of an audience is a hard task for many people. Giving a presentation to an audience who is visually impaired is even more challenging. This proved to be true as I found people willing to provide referrals to more… Click to read the full article