Comments for EKM Inspirations, Hagerstown Maryland http://www.ekminspirations.com Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:53:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Problem with Being “Open” by Lorraine Wright http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/11/the-problem-with-being-open-to-any-jo/#comment-380 Lorraine Wright Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:53:47 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=438#comment-380 This is such excellent advice. I talk to so many people who are looking for work, and when I ask them what kind of job they want, they say, "Maybe marketing. Or management. Or sales. Accounting. You know, that kind of thing." I'm sure this attitude results in really vague resumes that don't appeal to anyone. People like that would really benefit from the advice in this article. This is such excellent advice. I talk to so many people who are looking for work, and when I ask them what kind of job they want, they say, “Maybe marketing. Or management. Or sales. Accounting. You know, that kind of thing.”

I’m sure this attitude results in really vague resumes that don’t appeal to anyone. People like that would really benefit from the advice in this article.

]]> Comment on The Problem with Being “Open” by admin http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/11/the-problem-with-being-open-to-any-jo/#comment-379 admin Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:27:19 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=438#comment-379 HI Eva, Thank you for reading my blog. And yes, you are being too open. Although there are some similarities between Corporate Event Planner and Travel Business Consultant in terms of required skills, Export/Import and Logistics are in a whole other realm. The truth is, no one person is qualified to do all 4 of these jobs. I recommend you taking some time to research each job, find the one that is the best fit, tailor your resume to illustrate that you have the skills to do that job and then target your search. A good place to begin your research is on O*Net (www.online.onetcenter.org.) At this site, you can search for each job title and get extremely detailed information about what that job entails, what skills are applicable, what values and work styles are best fits and more. Good luck and let me know if you need help. Norine HI Eva,

Thank you for reading my blog. And yes, you are being too open. Although there are some similarities between Corporate Event Planner and Travel Business Consultant in terms of required skills, Export/Import and Logistics are in a whole other realm. The truth is, no one person is qualified to do all 4 of these jobs. I recommend you taking some time to research each job, find the one that is the best fit, tailor your resume to illustrate that you have the skills to do that job and then target your search. A good place to begin your research is on O*Net (www.online.onetcenter.org.) At this site, you can search for each job title and get extremely detailed information about what that job entails, what skills are applicable, what values and work styles are best fits and more. Good luck and let me know if you need help.

Norine

]]> Comment on The Problem with Being “Open” by Eva http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/11/the-problem-with-being-open-to-any-jo/#comment-372 Eva Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:13:33 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=438#comment-372 Good point! I am a recent college graduate trying to find a job. My degree is in International Studies & Business. I must admit that I thought being open was a great advantage. I made a list of jobs that I am looking for: 1. Corporate Event Planner 2. Travel Business Consultant 3. Export/Import 4. Logistics The question is: Am I being "too open"? Honestly, I am focusing on jobs that have to do with anything "international". Good point! I am a recent college graduate trying to find a job. My degree is in International Studies & Business. I must admit that I thought being open was a great advantage. I made a list of jobs that I am looking for: 1. Corporate Event Planner 2. Travel Business Consultant 3. Export/Import 4. Logistics
The question is: Am I being “too open”? Honestly, I am focusing on jobs that have to do with anything “international”.

]]> Comment on Job Searching From the Shadows by Lorraine Wright http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/08/job-searching-from-the-shadows-2/#comment-43 Lorraine Wright Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:36:53 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=392#comment-43 You've hit the nail on the head here. Applying online may not work very well, but it's so much less scary than actually leaving the house and doing something. I think most of us have a very small comfort zone, if we don't push ourselves. You’ve hit the nail on the head here. Applying online may not work very well, but it’s so much less scary than actually leaving the house and doing something. I think most of us have a very small comfort zone, if we don’t push ourselves.

]]> Comment on Mental Roadblocks to a Fulfilling Job by Lorraine Wright http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/08/mental-roadblocks-to-a-fulfilling-job-2/#comment-42 Lorraine Wright Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:32:47 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=381#comment-42 I read recently that most people don't quit a job, they quit a bad boss. I've done that myself. But I talked to a lady recently who sounded like she was in the situation you were talking about. She was so scarred and traumatized by being let go under horrible circumstances (not her fault) that she was a mess and all her job search conversations revolved around how she was going to explain this situation to her next interviewer, with the idea that somehow she was, as you say, "damaged goods." She needed a lot more than a good resume - like you said, she needed a coach! I read recently that most people don’t quit a job, they quit a bad boss. I’ve done that myself. But I talked to a lady recently who sounded like she was in the situation you were talking about. She was so scarred and traumatized by being let go under horrible circumstances (not her fault) that she was a mess and all her job search conversations revolved around how she was going to explain this situation to her next interviewer, with the idea that somehow she was, as you say, “damaged goods.” She needed a lot more than a good resume – like you said, she needed a coach!

]]> Comment on Don’t Let Your Introduction Sink Your Job Search Efforts by Lorraine Wright http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/08/your-job-search-introduction/#comment-41 Lorraine Wright Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:27:57 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=365#comment-41 John Doe's voice mail really made me laugh. What a catch! So was he one of the 42? Good point, though. Job seekers really do need to focus on that first impression, and certainly not use the John Doe approach. "I'm unemployed and broke. Want to hire me?" John Doe’s voice mail really made me laugh. What a catch! So was he one of the 42?

Good point, though. Job seekers really do need to focus on that first impression, and certainly not use the John Doe approach. “I’m unemployed and broke. Want to hire me?”

]]> Comment on The Winnings Go to the Person with the Most Interviews by Lorraine Wright http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/07/job-interviews/#comment-40 Lorraine Wright Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:24:03 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=357#comment-40 Such an interesting article. I love your definition of an interview! And you're right - a person's attitude can make such a difference. Some of us can get so rigid in our expectations of how things "should" work. I still think 42 is a lot of dates! I await further details! Such an interesting article. I love your definition of an interview! And you’re right – a person’s attitude can make such a difference. Some of us can get so rigid in our expectations of how things “should” work.

I still think 42 is a lot of dates! I await further details!

]]> Comment on Dealing With the Emotions That Accompany Starting Over by Lorraine Wright http://www.ekminspirations.com/2011/07/dealing-with-the-emotions-that-accompany-starting-over/#comment-4 Lorraine Wright Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:06:06 +0000 http://www.ekminspirations.com/?p=341#comment-4 I couldn't possibly agree more with the truth and wisdom of this post! It's really amazing what a parallel there is between being rejected by a mate, and rejected by a boss or company. The steps and emotions involved can be so similar, and as you noted, the very worst thing is when someone can't move on, even years later. Your next post should be - How To Have 42 Blind Dates. I'm sure lots of people would love to know your secret!!! I couldn’t possibly agree more with the truth and wisdom of this post! It’s really amazing what a parallel there is between being rejected by a mate, and rejected by a boss or company. The steps and emotions involved can be so similar, and as you noted, the very worst thing is when someone can’t move on, even years later.
Your next post should be – How To Have 42 Blind Dates. I’m sure lots of people would love to know your secret!!!

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