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You Only Have 6 Seconds to Make a Good Impression

Employers review hundreds of resumes daily looking for the right candidate to fill their open positions, but here is a secret. Before the resume gets to the recruiter, it has been screened by an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to see which resumes will even make the first cut.

An Applicant Tracking System is a software program that helps companies organize candidates for recruitment purposes. These systems allow businesses to collect information, manage prospects based on experience and skill set, and filter ...

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FEB
2021

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Career Tips, Job Search, Resume Tips

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To Work Remotely, or Not To…That is the Question?

Posted by: Denise Gardiner

Working remotely has beyond exceeded our expectations about the impact of a global pandemic on our professional life. Some companies find out that working remotely increases productivity by up to 15% while reducing absenteeism by 25%.

While many employees are finding it beneficial to work from home, others not-so-much. According to a recent survey, 88% favor working remotely as they realize the flexibility and freedom to make their hours.

Do you have what it takes to be a remote worker?

Although working remotely ...

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JAN
2021

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Career Choices, Career Tips, Job Search

career choices, career tips, careeradvice, job search, organizational skills, pandemic, remote, self-discipline, tech savvy, time management, work, work from home, working remotely

The Number One Reason Why You Probably Did Not Get the Job

Posted by: Denise Gardiner

The number one reason why you probably did not get the job is:

LACK OF PREPARATION!

As a Recruiter, one of the first few questions I usually ask a potential candidate is:

“What do you know about the position you are applying for?”

“What do you know about the company?”

“Why do you want to work for the company?”

The typical answers that I usually get are generic responses, such as:

“Well, I don’t know a lot about the position. Can you tell me more?”

“I hear that ...

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8
JAN
2021

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Career Choices, Employers, Job Search

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IT’S NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

Good morning all, especially our courageous veterans. Today is National Hire a Veteran Day. Polishing the Professional would like to encourage every able company to offer veterans employment on this day.

Here at Polishing the Professional, we understand the obstacles veterans may face entering back into the workforce. We have a special program specifically for helping military professional that ensures the support of preparing them to enter the workforce. PTP will also help them find employment. Register at Polishingtheprofessional.com ...

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25
JUL
2020

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Employers, Job Search, Master Plan, Military

careeradvice, DavinaDouthard, employmentcoach, Equality, EqualRights, HireAVeteran, jobopportunity, lacountyjobs, PolishingtheProfessional, PTP, VETERAN

Finding Work In A Competitive Market

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

LOOKING FOR A JOB IS A DIFFICULT JOB! It requires one to work day in and day out to find work. It is called the “Competitive Market” for a reason. There is an enormous amount of competition, even for entry-level jobs. Recently, McDonald’s had a national hiring day to employ over 50,000 new associates. Hundreds of thousands of people showed up to get these jobs. Most were not managerial positions, but crew member positions and the competition was enormous. There ...

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24
JUL
2020

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Career Path, Job Search, Patience, Solutions

careeradvice, careersteps, DavinaDouthard, disabilityemployment, employmentcoach, jobreadiness, lajobs, positiveaffirmation, Positivity, PTP, TuesdayMornings, TuesdayTips

Developing Your Master Plan

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

Identifying what interest’s you is key to achieving a successful job search and a successful career plan. It is essential to start narrowing down what you could envision yourself doing every single day. There are many fresh ways to map out your long-term strategy by honing in on your interest or hobbies.

For example, you like to sing and want to be a recording artist. That may be your ultimate goal, but not immediately available because you need money. ...

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15
JUL
2020

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Career Choices, Job Search, Master Plan

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National Forgiveness Day

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

July 7th was National Forgiveness Day so let’s make an effort to always forgive the offenses of others and ourselves. July 7th and everyday throughout the year, many struggle with forgiveness in our personal or work life, it’s difficult. Polishing the Professional would like to leave you with the words of MLK, “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”

Forgiveness comes in all different forms. If you are harboring negative feelings toward yourself about failing to take ...

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9
JUL
2020

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Career Choices, Equality, Forgiveness, Foster Care, Job Search, LGBTQ, Military, Resume Tips

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4th of July

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

The Fourth of July is the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Polishing the Professional hopes you all had a safe and celebratory weekend. The state of our country has enforced limited gatherings so we hope you all had a fun-filled day full of food, safety, and quality time with friends and family. Also, a moment to pay homage to those who sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for our freedoms.

While spending time with ...

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6
JUL
2020

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Career Choices, Equality, Job Search, LGBTQ

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We Appreciate Our Postal Workers

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

We appreciate all of our Postal Workers . Polishing the Professional would like to thank both former and current postal workers for their commitment to delivering our mail rain or shine.

We especially thank you for your continued services during the pandemic. You’ve ensured the safe delivery of mail while putting your safety at risk. We see you and want to acknowledge you today.

If you are looking for work or polishing your soft skills, we are here ...

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2
JUL
2020

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Career Choices, Equality, Foster Care, Job Search, LGBTQ, Postal Workers

careeradvice, careercoach, DavinaDouthard, employmentcoach, jobopportunity, jobreadiness, jobsearching, lacountyjobs, lagovernmentjobs, Postal Workers, PTP

Answering Difficult Questions

Posted by: Victoria Vanzant

If you are one of the millions of Americans who have a criminal record, a sketchy work history, or have ever been terminated from an employer, you will undoubtedly be faced with answering questions about your past. The critical question is, how do you successfully answer questions without jeopardizing your ability to get hired?

1. The first step is understanding what questions an employer can legally ask you.

2. Next, know how to best approach the answer based ...

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26
JUN
2020

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Career Choices, Equality, Friday Mood, Job Search

careeradvice, careercoach, DavinaDouthard, disabilityemployment, employmentcoach, Equality, Fridayinspo, FridayMood, lacountyjobs, PTP, unemploymentla

You Only Have 6 Seconds to Make a Good Impression

To Work Remotely, or Not To…That is the Question?

The Number One Reason Why You Probably Did Not Get the Job

IT’S NATIONAL HIRE A VETERAN DAY

Finding Work In A Competitive Market

Developing Your Master Plan

National Forgiveness Day

4th of July

We Appreciate Our Postal Workers

Answering Difficult Questions

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