Landing a great job is always a challenge and you need to have the right resources on your side in order to do it. This will require, along with plenty of other things, a resume or a curriculum vitae. Contrary to what you might have heard, these two documents are not interchangeable. Here is a […]

Networking I was speaking with the Head of Adult Services at our local library about a program she has established for helping library patrons with their career searches. I do some volunteer work for this program – helping people write new resumes. Our conversation led us to an examination of one of our ongoing problems […]

I can’t believe that today is the first day of Spring. It seems like just a few weeks ago I was complaining about it being the first day of Winter. Time sure zips right by when you’re having fun. And I have been having a pretty good time meeting people (in person or over the […]

Time flies…! Not only did the holidays just zip right by, but I also seem to have completely missed the first 11 days of 2012. Seriously, I didn’t miss the first week – I was just very busy. In fact, since January 1st, I’ve written more resumes and cover letters than in the entire period […]

There are many components to a successful job search. And all of these components are important to the process. For, without them, the already difficult task of finding a job becomes much more difficult. But, if I had to choose just one component, and if I was forced to identify this one component as “most […]

Be Ready IF You Lose Your Job I got a call from an old friend yesterday. It was good to hear from him – we caught up on all the old news, chatted a bit about some people we both know, and told each other the same lies we’ve been telling for years. Then he […]

Purpose of an Interview Over the years we at Holland & Associates have sent out hundreds of candidates on interviews. In preparing them for their interview, we always ask: “what is the purpose of your interview?” It is surprising that only a few people get the right answer. The correct answer is “to get an […]

I just got off the phone with a very impressive professional gentleman who called me after looking at our website. Seriously, this guy had a combination of interpersonal skills, personality, likeability and successful business experience that made speaking with him a truly enjoyable experience. And, as if this wasn’t enough, he had sent me his […]