This is my last official post for 2018 as I am taking a break through January. However, I will post if something needs to be shared immediately. Before I go, I want to look back at my 2018 accomplishments and share what to look forward to in 2019. 2018 Accomplishments My Blogging Success for News…
Category: Marcie’s Thoughts
Sharing: Marcie Writes Caricature
I’ve been thinking about a logo for Marcie Writes for some time now and I couldn’t quite think of an image that would capture Marcie Writes. I thought about trying to somehow combine the M and W to make a funky logo, which would be cool, but not for my purposes. One day I was…
Taking a Break
I am taking a much needed break, but may post periodically if something comes up. Unfortunately, I won’t be going to the tropical destination in the image above. But if I work on the projects I’m supposed to while on break, I should be able to go before the end of the year. Here are…
What’s Going With Me
I have not been blogging much because I’ve been working on other projects. But I will be back soon. In addition to ghostwriting blog posts and producing articles for community newspapers, following are other projects that have my attention. Blogging Success for New Bloggers Course My online course, Blogging Success for New Bloggers, is taking…
Happy New Year from Marcie
Happy New Year! I’ve been on a working break which is why I’m just getting back. I really wanted to take my month-long blogging break but I’ve been cleaning my workspace and preparing for great things 2018. Last month, I was asked to be the editor for a new community newspaper. I said yes but…
Happy 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 wonderful holiday!
Wrap 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 other people with similar feelings. And I definitely hadn’t thought about all of the steps and other processes involved in a job search. Here are…
The 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 one thing you need to get the job you want: a referral from someone at the company. According to an article in Quartz Media, “A…
Observations & 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 applications, job seekers should keep the following in mind. Do not any leave any spaces blank unless they do not apply to you. Answer every…
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 values, beliefs, outlook and behavior are congruent with those existing within the current organization is likely to be a good cultural fit for the organization…Cultural…