John Hadley's Career Accelerator Blog Comments

by: Mari-Lyn

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:35:33 +0000

Thanks for the wonderful suggestions and articles that we can use - they seem to work both as an employee and for a contract when you need a reference. Great Job!

by: Mari-Lyn

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:04:20 +0000

My answer to your question is that I got of the employment wheel some time ago. If I do work as an employee it’s just a short-term gig.

by: John Hadley

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:28:59 +0000

RC: I’m not sure what you mean - the post did include a concrete example of how to shift from using the empty phrase to something that would be meaningful.

by: RC

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:47:23 +0000

This all seems so negative! It’s always easy to point out ” what not to do” Is it that difficult to suggest ” what works, what to do”? What if these blogs and posts about interviews and resumes were positive and productive? The results would be far more effective. Thanks!

by: John Hadley

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:35:07 +0000

Great point, Danielle!

The entry level person will definitely need to rely more heavily on qualities they bring to the job, like their attitude and work ethic. Statements about those will be stronger if they can point to the results they anticipate helping the employer achieve because of those. They can also look at summer jobs, school projects, volunteer work, and exceptional classroom performances. They can talk to those past employers, organizers and teachers to get feedback they can incorporate into their messaging.

As you said, seeking out volunteer work right now will give them both experience and valuable contacts for their search and career. I wrote on that in my article "Volunteer...To Be Marketable":

http://www.JHACareers.com/Volunteer.htm

by: Danielle

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:53:25 +0000

Just wondering how professionals with ‘entry level’ experience can show how they provide value to an employer. Because of lack of experience, I think ‘entry level’ professionals have to go above and beyond what required (like volunteering to gain experience) in order to find a job because there are so many other professionals out there that have greater work experience. A great attitude is also a great asset to have and some employers might hire someone with a great attitude over someone with experience.

by: Ginny Roth

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:05:34 +0000

I’ve loved reading many of your “search killer phrases”! What I did, and it is still part of my LinkedIn summary, is pull the one common denominator from the 3 different industries that I successfully worked in. A quick look at my past professions, and the math is easy, I must be old! I have always loved to write, and age doesn’t matter in writing. It is all new to me, with lots to learn, now attempting to make a living through writing and publishing. I look back, each career change was a risk, and I had to learn something new. With a past perfect batting average, today is a well-calculated risk worth taking.

by: Jackie Dishner

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:19:00 +0000

I would have loved for you to have shown an example of what these faulty statements look like as winning ones–not just explain why they don’t work. That would be helpful to a lot of your readers.

by: Danielle

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:26:13 +0000

I can understand how important results and accomplishments are to the organization, but I am finding it difficult to quantify some accomplishments. I’m sure I must have them, but I feel like I have been withheld information by managers as to how my performance is impacting the organization. We (our team) didn’t always get ‘the big picture’. Would it be appropriate to ask ‘higher up’ professionals how our actions affect the profits and organization as a whole? Why is this information withheld?

by: Danielle

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:16:25 +0000

I’ve always been told that the salary should not be discussed until you have seriously discussed the position with the hiring manager. Its usually on a second interview that salary is discussed. When employers ask about salary or hourly wage, I’ve usually either told them what I’ve made before or have given them a large salary range. Giving a range leaves the decision up to the employer to negotiate with you. Market Salary is also good to know going in so you have an estimate of what to ask for. I’ve always let them decide hourly wage/salary because I have more ‘entry level’ skills.