In my twenty-four years as a hiring manager, I have probably reviewed several hundred cover letters and resumes while hiring people for various positions. I don’t have that much to say about the resume. I see it as a basic ‘catalog’ of your experience and achievements. Formats and styles vary, and there will be certain […]
Author Archives: Peter Spellman
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Mar
Mar
If you are on the job search, you’ve probably encountered this phrase: hidden job market.Oooo…sounds pretty mysterious, huh? Sort of like an impenetrable curtain only the select few can get behind. Are you feeling left out of this secret land?First, let’s demystify the hidden job market; then look at some practical strategies for conquering it. The hidden […]
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Feb
Feb
To succeed in any professional endeavor, you must make your unique value memorable. No one should need to ask you what you bring to your position that’s different or special. Your work, behavior, and demeanor should make this crystal clear to everyone around you. Even something as minor as your job title tagline can communicate your distinction. When […]
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Feb
Feb
Pretty much everyone is familiar with the name Crayola. It is the most popular and recognized crayon brand in the world. Every year, Binney & Smith, the company that makes Crayola products, manufactures nearly 3 billion crayons, at a rate of 12 million a day. That’s enough crayons to circle the globe six times! The […]
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Jan
Jan
“Nature is my manifestation of God. I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day’s work. I follow in building the principles which nature has used in its domain.” –Frank Lloyd Wright, Architect & Designer
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Dec
Dec
“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” -William Shakespeare If I were to ask you to imagine yourself growing an inoperable brain tumor, would you do it? Most of us would hesitate. Why? Because, deep down, we that our mind, or the way we […]
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Nov
Nov
Is there a career sweet spot? I’ve thought a lot about my career decisions, and a few months ago while in a “what should I do with my life” moment, I was given a useful exercise that allowed me to assess my priorities, or at least get ready to make my next move (including taking on […]
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Nov
Nov
The real question is, will your epitaph be ‘I wish I had spent more time in the office?’,or is there something bigger out there calling you? – The Hero’s Journey, Dilts and Gilligan The decision of whether or not we want to continue working in some form after our ‘official’ retirement age, is a very personal one. […]
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Nov
Nov
Leaving full-time employment is a big change and often requires a “job detox” in order to get you ready for what’s next in your life and career. This article suggests five things you can do for a successful job detox. Life changing events, including divorce or marriage, require an ongoing emotional adjustment process. Leaving full-time […]