Happy Holidays from Marcie WritesHappy Holidays from Marcie Writes
Thank you for allowing me to serve you and supporting me for another year. This was a great year and I know next year will be even greater. Have a[...]
Month: December 2017
Wrap Up: Frustrated Job Seekers SeriesWrap Up: Frustrated Job Seekers Series
When I started my frustrated job seekers series, I just wanted to gripe about resumes, applicant tracking systems and the job search process. I didn’t know there were so many[...]
The One Thing You Need to Get the Job You WantThe One Thing You Need to Get the Job You Want
I’ve written 16 posts in the frustrated job seekers series. I’ve read articles, attended webinars and watched videos on how to find a job. The truth is, there is only[...]
Observations & Questions about Job Applications & Affirmative Action FormsObservations & Questions about Job Applications & Affirmative Action Forms
I have completed several employment documents over the past few months and have observations and questions about job applications and affirmative action forms. Observations about Job Applications When filling out[...]
What Exactly Is a Culture Fit?What Exactly Is a Culture Fit?
I often read that companies look for people that fit into their culture but what does that mean? What Is a Culture Fit? According to The Balance, “The candidate whose[...]
15 Reasons You Were Rejected that are Beyond Your Control15 Reasons You Were Rejected that are Beyond Your Control
I’ve been looking for a job for months and have learned that there are some things in this process you can control like your resume, cover letter, job applications and[...]
Why Does the Hiring Process Take So Long?Why Does the Hiring Process Take So Long?
Yes, I understand we are in a seller’s market where employers control the hiring process. But why does the hiring process take so long? It is a bit extreme, in[...]
Social Media & Your Job SearchSocial Media & Your Job Search
For better or for worse, social media has impacted all areas of our lives, including our careers. Everything we say and do online is being watched, whether we know it[...]
Blog Posting Schedule for December 11 – 22Blog Posting Schedule for December 11 – 22
I’m going to alter the blog posting schedule for the week of December 11 to 22 so I can complete my frustrated job seeker series. When I first started this[...]
Read My Recap Of Peer Plus’s 2017 FundraiserRead My Recap Of Peer Plus’s 2017 Fundraiser
Peer Plus Education & Training Advocates is one Chicago’s best kept secrets. This 100% volunteer organization has been serving underserved uninsured, underinsured communities for 16 years. Read about their Black[...]