Posted by:
Your resume is the first thing an employer sees before they call you in for an interview. If it’s not appealing, you will never get that call.
1. Make sure your resume is focused on the positions you are applying for. A good resume should clearly present the skills and experiences you have that are most relevant to the job for which you are applying. You may have to draft several resumes for different skill sets and focuses.
2. Focus on achievements. ...
Posted by:
It’s been approximately a month since the murder of George Floyd. Despite the outrage behind his killing, countless others have lost their lives to racist terrorist. So on Juneteenth, in addition to celebrating, we must continue to fight for equality. I stand with all people who demand justice and profound, systematic change.
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in the US. First marked in Texas on June 19, 1865, in the aftermath ...
Juneteenth: June 19th, also known as Juneteenth, is a day for African-American’s to commemorate the emancipation of slavery from the state of Texas in 1865. At Polishing the Professional we take this time to recognize the African-Americans who fought and continue to fight for equality and push for change in every avenue of life.
Everyday African Americans are faced with discrimination in their personal life as well as the work place. It’s important to celebrate the success of employment while ensuring ...
Posted by:
America, we are so proud that we have moved another step towards equality for all! Federal law now protects the LGBTQ community from discrimination in the workplace.
Last week, Donald Trump signed a Department of Health and Human Services rule allowing doctors, hospitals, and health insurance companies to discriminate against providing their services to the LGBTQ community. The Department of Health and Human Services would enforce sex discrimination protections “according to the plain meaning of the word ‘sex’ ...
Posted by:
It’s Thursday morning and you’ve made it close to the end of the week. Let’s continue being productive! Choose a chapter from your Job Search Buddy Handbook and continue mastering your chosen task. PTP’s #thursdaymorning topic is: Typical Questions to be Prepared to Answer.
Interview questions may or may not be on your actual application, however, there are numerous questions. By pre-answering certain questions, it will help you complete your application quickly and accurately. Thinking your answers through prior ...
Posted by:
Friday is here and it’s time to recite positive affirmations. A #Fridaymood at #PolishingtheProfessional consist of reciting: I am successful, I am strong, I am smart, and I am capable. Make a list of your own and recite personal inspirations. Read more ways to stay positive at polishingtheprofessional.com
It’s imperative to stay positive throughout your professional journey. Many times we often think to ourselves, am I doing enough? Am I smart enough? When will I start working? As long as you’re ...
Posted by:
The month of May is National Foster Care Awareness Month.
Polishing the Professional recognizes the needs of youth in foster care and celebrates the many supporters who are making motivating, powerful and positive changes in their lives.
According to datacenter.kidscount.org, in the state of California about 9% of foster children are between the ages of 16-20, about 3,000 kids. The ages between 16-20 are such pivotal times in a teenagers’ life. You may find yourself questioning which lane ...
