By Sarah Koszyk, RD
April 19, 2012
Cooking classes are great venues to reach our clients through their bellies. Through cooking classes, we can provide our clients with actual skills that can be replicated at home so the client is empowered. What better way to combine our knowledge with our culinary skills? In this 2-part series, we’ll first learn the ins & [...]
By Sarah Koszyk, RD
March 16, 2012
Questions always arise as to whether or not one should counsel in a group setting or in an individual setting. Before you decide which route to go, here are some questions to ask yourself and some pros and cons to each form of nutrition counseling. Questions to Ask: Do I have space that can accommodate [...]
By NutritionJobs
January 11, 2011
One of the most savvy career tips from professional recruiters is to be prepared for the job hunt. That means having your resume up to date and ready to send to your dream employer in under a day! But procrastination can get in the way of your success. Here are tips to get your resume in top shape.
By Jerri Ann Lamb
January 7, 2011
Whether you are attending the ADA conference or an upcoming state or local conference, everyone you meet could potentially make a difference in your career some day. There are some things you cannot leave home without…
By Michelle Dumas
January 1, 2011
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average length of unemployment is about 18 weeks. But this statistic accounts for all industries, sectors, and professional levels. While you may be one of the lucky few, other statistics indicate that the average job search for a professional or mid-manager can take six months (25-26 weeks) or more.
Of course, if you are changing careers, your job search may be even longer. And if you are currently employed, your search will often take longer simply because you have less time to devote to it.
By Jason De Boer
Whether you are trying to achieve something yourself or lead others towards an achievement, the ability to be self-motivated or to motivate is crucial. When we meet people who are regarded as successful or high achievers, it is tempting to assume that they are innately self-driven, or are natural leaders with high levels of motivational ability. This may well be the case, but it is just as likely that they have learned and used some effective techniques for either motivating themselves or to motivate others.
By Job Magician
So what do you do after you’ve had a 45-minute networking meeting with someone?
You want to continue to demonstrate your genius after you’ve met with them, starting right after you’ve made contact with someone.
The master networkers have a way of keeping their name continually in front of their contacts in a way that demonstrates their genius – their innate ability to know what is going in in their industry and this world.
By NutritionJobs
Having secured an interview, now is the time to impress the interviewer and convince them that you are the one for the job. Your resume has obviously impressed them enough to invite you for the interview.
By Cecile Peterkin
Here are some tips for a job interview that will help you come out of the process on top. When you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. In order to successfully sell yourself, you must market your personal brand. That is, you must build a reputation that qualifies you, and only you, to successfully fulfill the job requirements.
By Mario Churchill
Part of solving the cover letter mystery is understanding the purpose of the cover letter. Its purpose is to land you a job interview. By placing all of your efforts into the perfect resume and then throwing together a plain old cover letter you are sabotaging your resume by landing it into the trash can. [...]
