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4 tips for millennials jumping into the workforce
A few weeks ago, the S.O. and I were at a dinner party with a handful of other people. We’re in our 40’s, but we were by far the youngest in the group. After a while, the conversation turned to “those millennials.” Sure enough, the culture clash between the Baby Boomers and Generation Y was on…
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Early Bird Extension for Glacier Quest retreat!
I’m super excited to announce that I’m extending early bird registration for the Glacier Park medicine walk retreat! Through May 22nd, you can still save $250! Why, you ask? Two reasons. First, an AMAZING property called Dancing Spirit Ranch has become available for our first night’s stay. The original plan was to stay at a perfectly lovely hotel,…
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How to translate U.S. Military experience to a civilian resume
So you had a long career in the U.S. Military, and now, you’re moving into the civilian workplace. Rainmaker Resumes has had the honor of helping clients make this transition. And guess what? We’ve made some observations along the way. Here are some tips to help those of you on that path right now. Ready, aim,…
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How I found my calling
I never intended to go onstage. Just buying the plane tickets had been a gamble. In my early 40s, but I felt 80, and I could barely remember my former self. I’d developed a slew of chronic and progressive autoimmune diagnoses, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and hadn’t traveled in years. Don’t worry,…
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Calling – a personal invitation
Hello dear friends, family, clients, and colleagues, The other day I was talking to some friends I see fairly regularly and we realized that, while we like each other a lot, we don’t really know what the others do in their work, what kinds of projects they pour their hearts and souls into, their secret…
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Goldilocks – How long should my resume be?
The most commonly asked question about resumes is this one, according to Monster.com: How long should my resume be? As Goldilocks found in the home of the three bears, the right item will be “just right,” and pardon the ambiguity, but the same holds true for resumes. We’ll get to a handy rule of thumb…
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Easter eggs in the resume, and other juicy tips from Facebook and ATG
Easter is coming up, and Rainmaker Resumes recently came across a Q&A with Facebook engineering recruiter Ambra Benjamin that mentioned Easter eggs in the resume. We like some of the things she has to say, and we also checked in for suggestions with the vice president of talent acquisition, David Mills, at another company that’s…
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Lessons from the news No. 1
Lesson No. 1: Don’t lie. It’s bad for career credibility. We extrapolate: Tell the truth to potential employers. And don’t fudge your resume. More on this one later. Lesson No. 2: The Trump administration is shaking up the job market, although not always on purpose. Looking for a job that protects civil liberties? Interested in…
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Save the Dates! Glacier Retreat this Summer
I’m so excited to announce that I’m offering a medicine walk retreat THIS SUMMER in Glacier National Park! I so hope you’ll join me for Glacier Quest – On the trail with your wild soul! And you’re invited! More details coming soon. Interested? I’d love to know and keep you in the loop! Message me in the…
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Do I need a professional resume? Here’s how to know.
The following exchange includes a question I received from a mid-life career changer (whom I’ll call CeeCee, for Career Changer), but my answer is broad enough to apply to most anyone, no matter where you are in your career. CeeCee’s Question: Should I invest in a professional resume? “I’m beginning discussions with…
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