by Kimberly Hochstetler | Dec 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY Across the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old, celebrate National Fruitcake Day each year on December 27. Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts and spices and sometimes soaked in “spirits”, fruitcake has been a holiday...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Dec 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sometimes it seems that my job as a career coach more closely resembles a career “doctor” for certain job seekers who come to me with their aches and pains of job search. I try to track their symptoms so I can understand their issues and help give them a treatment...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Dec 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
NATIONAL THANK YOU NOTE DAY – December 26 NATIONAL THANK YOU NOTE DAY December 26 annually recognizes National Thank You Note Day. It is a day to get a notepad, some note cards, some paper or anything to write on along with a pen, some envelopes and stamps and write...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Dec 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
When the recession began, the question that popped up repeatedly was, “Can I find a job in this economy?” Then, for those fortunate enough to be offered a position, the question often became, “Should I take a job even if it’s a step down from my last role?” Both of...
by Kimberly Hochstetler | Dec 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
A lot of career advice can be boiled down to “research the position and company before writing your application materials,” “include keywords from job descriptions in your résumé,” “prepare for interviews, including what you’ll wear and when you’ll arrive,” and “use...
