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Free Resume Evaluations? What’s the catch?
April, 2016: NOTE TO THOSE WHO ARE OUTSIDE OF THE USA: There has been an overwhelming increase in the number of evaluation requests I am receiving from people who live outside of the USA. As an unfortunate result, I must now limit this offer to people … Continue reading
Posted in Work
Tagged advice, C.V., cover letter critique, cover letter evaluation, curriculum vitae critique, curriculum vitae evaluation, Employment, finding a job, finding employment, free, free cover letter, free resume, Job Search, Lynda Watts, resume critique, resume evaluation, resume for over 40, resume help, secrets to success, unemployment, work
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Overcoming the Frustration of Job Search Rejection
We don’t intentionally set out on a mission, whatever it might be, with the intent of being rejected. Rejection doesn’t feel good. But for the unemployed, the sting of rejection is all too familiar. And when that sting is added to … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Health, Stress Mastery, Work
Tagged advice, emotional health, Employment, fear of change, finding a job, finding employment, Interview Advice, Job hunting, job rejection, Job Search, Lynda Watts, making a change, managing your career, Motivation, networking, opportunities, professionals over 40, rejection, secrets to success, unemployment
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Layoffs, Injuries, Superheros and Autism: Facing Adversity
It’s All Good! You FINALLY get an offer for what promises to be a great job — and you accept! All there’s left to do is pack up, move out, and get settled in a new city. Penalties be damned, you cash … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Health, Physical Health, Stress Mastery, Work
Tagged adversity, attitude, Autism, Autism spectrum, determination, Disability, Family, finding a job, finding employment, High-functioning autism, Lynda Watts, making a change, Motivation, Parent, reality, special-needs parent, strength of character, unemployment
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A Hiring Story with Update on Lynda C. Watts
To my regular readers, THANK YOU for your patience while I’ve made the transition back into the world of formal employment. That transition included a move from St. Louis, Mo. to Kansas City (Overland Park), KS — and all that comes with … Continue reading
Posted in Gossip, News, and Misc. Musings, Work
Tagged after 40, Business, Business and Economy, career change, career opportunity, Employment, finding a job, finding employment, Interview, Interview Advice, interviewer, Job hunting, Job Search, linkedin, Lynda Watts, managing your career, Masters Degree, middle age career change, Motivation, professionals over 40, secrets to success
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Your Resume is Perfect? Check this Check-List First
I really didn’t think there was a need for another article on resume’ writing. However, after spending the past month reviewing executive-level resume’s, I now know that too many of you don’t know some important resume basics. What follows is … Continue reading
Seek & Find: Love & Labor — Get a Job, Find a Date
Seek & Find: Love & Labor We each spend a good deal of time in our respective life journeys simply seeking. We seek jobs. We seek love. We seek comfort, convenience, compassion, and culture. We seek happiness, contentment, and success. … Continue reading
Posted in Relationships, Work
Tagged advice, best way to find a job, best way to find love, career advice, career opportunity, Dating, eHarmony, finding a job, finding employment, finding love, Gym, Home Office, Job Search, life purpose, Lynda Watts, making an effort, Motivation, Online dating service, Personals, professionals over 40, Relationship, secrets to success, Skype
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The Start-Up: Stages, Pros & Cons, and Your Employment Options
Are you considering a position with a start-up? If so, you are urged to read this first! With the difficulties faced in the job market, it might be tempting to consider joining a start-up company or organization. After all, the … Continue reading
Posted in Life Purpose, Work
Tagged Angel investor, Business, Business plan, Employment, Financial Services, finding a job, for-profit start-up, founder, Job hunting, Job Search, Lynda Watts, newly formed company, nonprofit start-up, professionals over 40, pros and cons of a startup, risks of a start-up company, secrets to success, Small business, stages for a start-up company, start-up, start-up founder, start-up warnings, Startup company, Venture capital
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