Job Seeker Tips

Switching Careers

A Practical Guide for Making a Change Making the decision to change jobs is not uncommon – most of us do it several times during our employment years. But the decision to change from one field to another – a...

Know Thyself – Successful Job Hunting

You cannot begin to job hunt successfully without getting to know yourself a little better. You will have a greater chance of finding the right job if you know what you like and dislike, what you're good at...

How to Write a Powerful Resume

Why do I need a resume? A powerful resume does two things: 1.Tells prospective employers what you can do for them. 2.Proves you can do it better than anyone else. A powerful resume will bring results. The...

Writing a Cover Letter

Although you are no doubt proud of your excellent resume, it is not the only ingredient necessary for securing an interview with a prospective employer. One very important tool is known as a cover letter....

Know Thyself – Successful Job Hunting

You cannot begin to job hunt successfully without getting to know yourself a little better. You will have a...

How to Write a Powerful Resume

Why do I need a resume? A powerful resume does two things: 1.Tells prospective employers what you can do for...

Writing a Cover Letter

Although you are no doubt proud of your excellent resume, it is not the only ingredient necessary for securing an...

Do’s & Don’ts of Job Interviewing

During the Job Interview: The word has a way of making your palms sweat and your knees knock. But before you start to frantically prepare for your first meeting with a potential employer, pause for...

Top Job Interviewing Tips to Follow

The telephone interviewThis is your ticket to an in-person interview. Sound alert and interested. Keep background noise and other distractions to a minimum. Have your resume handy to refer to. When...

Providing References

When choosing your references, select people who can speak intelligently about your work habits and experiences. Choose past employers, supervisors, teachers, business leaders, or someone with whom...

Writing a Thank You Note After the Job Interview

The job interview is over. Now what? Many employers will use this period to test an applicant’s interest in a company and whether or not you have good follow up skills. You will be way ahead of your...

Pink Slip Pointers: Top 10 Tips for Surviving Layoffs

Being downsized, dismissed, laid off, or let go is always shocking. In times like these, workers need all the support they can get. Bonney is here to help, with a compilation of ten tried-and-true...

Administrative Tips For Success

Proper Etiquette If first names are customarily used in your office, you must remember to use courtesy titles and last names when visitors are present. Keep personal phone calls and personal...

Are You Risking Job Burnout?

Every job has its ups and downs. But sometimes the downs last longer than they should. If your work environment is chaotic, demanding, unrewarding, or monotonous, and it’s been that way for months...

Balancing Work And School

Studying & Working Full-time? 5 Things You Need to Succeed For students everywhere, a new school year can bring the anticipation of new books, new teachers, and new classrooms. But if you are...