Plan Your Career by Julie Desmond

Julie Desmond is Talent Manager for Express Employment Professionals. Write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Prep steps: Welcome to the world of job searching

Friday, 27 February 2009 15:20 Julie Desmond

Every day, countless well-trained, well-educated, dedicated and successful people join the ranks of the newly unemployed. Many have been gainfully employed for years, if not decades. For some, looking for work seems like the equivalent of stepping off an airplane in a foreign land where the language and the landscape are completely unfamiliar. You will get used to living with the natives, but before you actually begin job search journey, pack your bags, both physically and mentally. Whether looking for work in carpentry, food service or aerospace engineering, every job seeker needs a few basic necessities.

Survived a lay-off? Don’t get too comfortable

Friday, 20 February 2009 16:29 Julie Desmond

Rod relocated with his family for a position he thought was a sure thing. Six months later, the only thing he knows for sure is that his job is safe for the next few months, but fifty of his co-workers have been let go, into a town where he has no connections, in an industry that’s going, in his words, “the way of the dinosaur.” Rod knows he’s lucky to have a job. But when the fickle finger of fate turns toward him, he wants to be ready. Brainstorming with Rod provided a wealth of ideas which might benefit others in his situation.

Top ten must-haves for resumes

Monday, 16 February 2009 17:42 Julie Desmond

Those who are new to job seeking know the hardest part is getting started. They want to know, Do I need a resume? One page or two? What to include? What to leave out? Who is looking at this thing, anyway? The answers are yes, one or two, not everything, not much, and anyone who wants to hire you.

If only they knew me: Informational interviews improve your job prospects

Friday, 06 February 2009 18:15 Julie Desmond

“I’m good at what I do. I’m always on time, I never call in sick. My manager gave me great reviews. But now I can’t find a job. If someone would just agree to meet me, I know they would want to hire me. How do I get noticed?”

Looking for work? You may need to break a few rules

Monday, 02 February 2009 15:12 Julie Desmond

If you are looking for work right now, I am interested in hearing from you. Please write to me with your questions, and let me know how your job search is progressing.

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