I’m celebrating my business birthday! JMR CareerXploration has been up and running for 3 years now, and even as I type that, I can’t believe it. Being an entrepreneur (on the side) has been a wonderful experience. I feel fortunate to have found a creative outlet for myself where I can help others navigate the...
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A Time for Action
Tis the season…and when I say that, I’m not talking about Thanksgiving (although I am thankful for having found what I love to do and having the opportunity to help others find the same). I’m not talking about Black Friday, Cyber Monday or even the holidays that follow. As we approach 2012, there will be...
Social Media Background Checks
For anyone who thought social media was a passing trend, I have news. Everyday, we’re seeing social media engrained more in our personal lives, and now, we’re even seeing these online sites start to sneak into professional processes. Most notably, recruiting. My advice? Be mindful of it and embrace it. Ignoring it will put you...
The Words on the Page Do Matter
LinkedIn has shared the 10 most overused buzzwords that job seekers have on their resumes and their LinkedIn profiles. Click here to see if they sound familiar. Are these the words all over your resume and LinkedIn profile? Contact JMR CareerXploration for help with both. jmrCareerXploration@gmail.com Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
Put Yourself Out There
I hear a common theme from those in a job search. “I didn’t apply because I figured the employer would think I didn’t have enough experience.” “I probably don’t qualify anyway, so I didn’t apply.” Does this sound familiar? My advice is to go for it! The way I see it, you have 0% chance...
It’s Not Too Early–Career Exploration in High School
Working in a Career Development Center on a college campus, I meet with quite a few students to discuss their career aspirations and job search strategy. In recent years, I’ve noticed a difference between two populations of students: those who have been exposed to career exploration at the high school level, and those who have...
The Class of 2014
Each year, Beloit College releases a list of cultural events/milestones that have undoubtedly affected the incoming freshman class. It’s incredibly entertaining, and quite interesting when you realize the evolution of this generation and why they are the way they are. Check it out for yourself…you can even look at your class if you graduated after...
Something to Say About 20 Somethings
Are you baffled by a 20-something? Maybe you work with one, supervise one, parent one, know one, or are, in fact, one yourself. You’re not the only one asking “What is it about 20-somethings?” Check out a recent New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/22/magazine/22Adulthood-t.html. For information on the services offered by JMR CareerXploration, please click on...
Need a Little Sunshine?
Every now and then, we all need a little motivation and a lot of positive energy. Be sure to check out what is sure to be an amazing experience–Molly Sunshine Tour: Chasing Stars in the Sunshine. Here is a sampling of topics that will be covered at this one day event: how you can find...
The Part Time Job War of the Generations
I recently came across an interesting article on DailyFinance.com about the rate of teen joblessness being at its highest level in almost 50 years. With more senior citizens taking on part time work to either delay or supplement their retirement, the jobs just aren’t available for teens. Check out the article at: http://bit.ly/aA3QGJ If you...