Advantages and Disadvantages of CPA Resume Writing Services

Advantages and Disadvantages of CPA Resume Writing ServicesThe cpa resume writing services are gaining in popularity among professionals across various fields. There are many advantages to hiring professional writers. Resume writing is an important task for the CPA firms that are looking to hire new professional associates. However, there are also certain disadvantages to hiring a professional writer for this job.Resume writing services do not know the employers. They would want you to let them know about your achievements and what qualifications you have, however they will not be able to fully explain the characteristics of you to an employer.The Professional Writer will not be able to write your resume in detail and give you specific details as it has been done by others who work under a contract basis. What the Resume Writer will do is to give you basic information like, work experience, education, exam results, awards, certifications and so on.This will not help you to come up wi th a good resume that is acceptable to the employers. The biggest disadvantage of hiring a resume writer is that it is possible to hire one, however, after that your chance of landing a job could drop significantly if you have hired a writer.If you only hire the professional writer in the short span of time required by them, it is very likely that they will take advantage of you. Since they have been well trained in their profession, the skills that they use to write resumes have also been passed on to you. If they are honest and give you accurate information about you, you will find it difficult to believe them as they will also be writing a resume about you.The last thing you need in order to land a job is a professional resume writer, however if you are expecting to get one, then the reason for hiring the writer should be beyond doubt. This can happen if you have hired the writer under the provision of Hiring and Recruitment Equity Act.It will be interesting to find out the compa ny, which is offering such services, if there are any. If you do not find any, then you can ask your friends to search through the internet to find the right one for you.

Slacking Off at Work

Slacking Off at Work Nobody wants to be considered an underperformer, but unfortunately, there are times when most of us fall behind at work or don’t fully meet our responsibilities. Catching â€" and correcting â€" underperformance early is the surest way to get back on solid footing quickly. Here are five classic signs of underperformance to watch for. 1. No One Gives You Real Responsibility Sure, there are a zillion projects you’d love to do for your company… but no one will give them to you. Missing out on a project here or there happens to everyone â€" after all, only one person or team can get each assignment. But when you feel like you never get the projects you want, and the data backs you up, there’s a good chance you’re underperforming. Generally, the projects people want are high profile or important in some way. And bosses usually trust these sorts of projects to employees they know they can count on. If you never get one, it may mean that they aren’t sure you will follow through in a way that makes them look good. Attack this head-on by doing the very best you can with whatever projects are on your plate right now. Do what you have to do to make sure the project is completed successfully, and the next one you get may be better. Do this long enough and you will prove your worth to the company and show management that you can handle the serious responsibility of high profile work. 2. You Find Yourself Making Excuses When someone asks you about a part of your job that isn’t going so well, what do you say? Do you take responsibility, or do you offer an excuse? Sometimes, bad things happen and the outcome truly is out of your control. If you’re offering excuses fairly frequently, though, it probably means that you aren’t working hard enough, but don’t want to admit it. The next time you hear yourself making an excuse, take note. Think about whether it is legitimate. If you aren’t sure, ask someone you trust to help you evaluate the situation. Then, take steps to take responsibility for what is going wrong. Talk to your boss proactively and come up with a plan of attack. Then follow through, no matter what comes up. 3. You’re on Your Cell Phone â€" A Lot Whether you like them or not, mobile phones are an important part of the ways we live and do business. However, you don’t need to be on your phone all the time while at work. If, when you think back over the last few days, you realize that you spent the majority of your time talking, texting, or emailing on your phone, there’s a good chance you’re underperforming. Think about it. Your mobile phone is rarely the most efficient way to do things. Emailing goes much quicker on a computer. And emailing or talking on the phone is usually a faster way of handling things than texting. Really, the only things most efficiently handled on a phone are (wait for it…) phone calls. If you’re using your phone in the office to do other things, you aren’t working as efficiently as possible. To counteract this, put the phone down. Lock it in a coworker’s desk, if you need to, or set aside certain times each day where you use it and put it away the rest of the time. Beyond that, make sure that, when you are using your phone at work, you’re using it because it is the only or the best way to take on a task. 4. You Can’t Articulate Your Goals If you don’t know what you’re working towards, it’s hard to perform well. Whether you can’t articulate your goals because no one told you what they are or because you don’t remember them (or didn’t pay attention in the first place), not knowing where you are going almost guarantees that you are underperforming. If you don’t know your goals, sit down with your manager to lay them out. And if your manager doesn’t know them or can’t articulate them, do the best you can to set some for yourself. Even if you don’t know what your manager values, you can probably make some educated guesses as to what would impress him or her. Write these out for yourself and you will probably find yourself working towards them in a much more focused, efficient manner. 5. You Miss More Deadlines Than You Hit Everyone misses a deadline now and then. It’s not good, but it happens. Sometimes, it can’t be helped. Other times, it means you lost a bit of focus and you can easily regain that. Occasionally, though, missing deadlines becomes a way of working. When this happens, it tends to indicate that the deadline-misser is underperforming. Think about your deadlines over the last six months. How many did you hit? How many did you miss? If you have missed more than you hit, you are underperforming. To pull yourself out of the deadline missing rut, figure out what is going wrong. Are you bored? Are you saving everything until the last minute? Are you at the mercy of other people who are saving everything until the last minute? Be brutally honest with yourself. If you find that you have any responsibility in the matter (and you probably do!), start making changes. Set aside time each day for projects with approaching deadlines. Reward yourself for the time you spend working. And do whatever you need to do to finish the next project on time (and the next one, and the next one). Take the time to evaluate your performance today and change whatever needs to change in order to improve your focus and efficiency. In less time than you think, you can find yourself a more valuable member of your company. More From Wise Bread: 6 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Career 10 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email 10 Times You Should Speak Up at Work 6 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Career 10 Things You Should Never Say in a Work Email 10 Times You Should Speak Up at Work

5 Things We Can Learn from Rafael Nadal About Excellence - Work It Daily

5 Things We Can Learn from Rafael Nadal About Excellence - Work It Daily The number 1 male tennis player in the world, Rafael Nadal (Rafa), became the seventh man to complete the career Grand Slam, and the youngest to accomplish the feat in the Open Era at 24 years of age! “My goal is to finish the year better.” Well, he has definitely accomplished that and has proven he is coming into his ‘peak performer’ persona. When asked what he thought were his greatest strengths, he said: “I think the mentality, attitude on court was good for me. I am positive on court, and I fight all the time. Positive attitude is not only fight on court. I think I was able to listen to the coach and to have adjustments and to be ready to change things to be better and to improve. If we talk about the game, for sure for me I think the best thing I have is my intensity on court.” Here are five standards or benchmarks can we learn from the young champion Rafa about excellence: Being mentally and physically fit. Having and listening to mentors and coaches. Open to change to make things better. Daily focus, intensity and commitment. Personal and professional integrity. Being mentally and physically fit. Rafa Nadal has surrounded himself with the right team of people who keep him physically and mentally healthy, continually improving his skills and character as a person. Having and listening to mentors and coaches. All great leaders, world class athletes and peak performing professionals and successful people all have a support system that they rely on, lean on and tap into for motivation, inspiration and guidance. Open to change to make things better. We live and work in a “relentlessly changing world” now. Just when you think you know something or get comfortable with something it changes. That’s the way it is and is going to continue. Technology will continue to impact just about everything in our personal and professional loves. We can choose to manage it or be managed by it. When practices, habits and ideas stop working, we need to evaluate and re-think them. New ideas, approaches and mindset is critical to navigating the ‘relentless.’ Change is another beginning and can be an exciting adventure! Daily focus, intensity and commitment. The only way we get better at things is to PRACTICE and DO. Being consistent with our systems, habits and the delivery of them builds momentum and presence. Rafa’s commitment to practicing his serve, volley, ground strokes, court sense, stamina, strategy all have translated into his championship status. Personal and professional integrity. There are way too many examples today of how fame and fortune are abused and used for personal celebrity and notoriety. How refreshing it is very public people, like Rafa, use their status to set an example of authenticity, values and service instead of recklessness to their peers. I have been following Rafael Nadal and his career for several years. I have learned a lot from him about commitment, poise, integrity and humility. These are qualities we can all tap into and use to be successful in today’s world. Thanks Rafa for being such an awesome example at such a young age for all of us of what excellence really means. Read more » articles by this approved expert | Click here » if you’re a career expert Photo credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

I Wore a Power Suit to Work Every Day For a Week Heres What Happened

I Wore a Power Suit to Work Every Day For a Week Heres What Happened I have an early memory of my motherbei, a pharmaceutical sales rep, preparing to leave for work in the morning. Its the mid-1990s, and shes dressed for a day of visiting doctors offices in a smart, shell-pink skirt suit, her hair shoulder length and curled, her pointed-toe pumps a matching shade of pink. The pumps, especially, stand out in my memory, as I tottered over to give her a goodbye kiss and promptly barfed on them.Prior to the addition of my bodily fluids as an accessory, though, my mom welches looking sharp. Fast forward to today, and shes still a well-dressed pharmaceutical rep, but her workwear style has veered in a mora casual direction (think sweater dresses and knee-high boots). Its reflective of a style evolution thats taken place for a lot of people, across gender identities and workplaces. Formal dress codes are on the decline, and thats true of even more traditionally buttoned-up industries, lik e finance. Suits just arent something the majority of us are wearing to ur 9-to-5s today. And when they are worn, a recent Vox article, How the Power Suit Lost Its Power, argued, its as a sign bedrngnis of power and professionalism, but of contrition.These days, when you are not in control you wear a suit, Voxs writer states. The suit has become a uniform for the powerless when youre in control, at least in relative control, from the C-suite down to the long rectangular table in the open-air office, you wear whatever you want, which is almost never a suit.It welches this side of the spectrum that I welches curious about tapping into when I had the idea to wear power suits to work. Every day. For a week.I am what some would call a mid-to-late 20s, Brooklyn-dwelling, creative-leaning professional (tropes). While I do enjoy expressing myself through my clothing and therefore put thought into the way I dress, I will still on occasion do things like wear what is technically a crop top to work and hope that my skirt is high-waisted enough to conceal it. Exhibit ALiv McConnell, Associate Editor at Fairygodbossphotos taken by Cassy LombardiSuffice it to say, coordinated suit sets arent something that feature heavily in my wardrobe. Which is why, when the female-founded brand M.M. LaFleur expressed interest in supplying me with suits for my experiment, I welches curious about who this new Power Suit Liv could be. Would I be transformed as a professional, from the outside in? At the very least, I figured, Id be able to live out my 90s sartorial dream of channeling my mom at her peak Elizabeth James-esque aesthetic (prior to the Im not mature enough for this Nick Parker meltdown).Here, friends, is a snapshot of how my week actually played out.Day 1Outfit M.M. LaFleurs Ross Blazer in veridian Mejia Pant in veridian Patricia top.Waking up Monday to kick off my power suit week, I incorrectly assumed that getting ready would be a breeze. The getting dressed part was my suit, a dark green number from M.M. LaFleur, was hanging in the closet, along with a sleeveless turtleneck (major professorial vibes happening) and a matching snakeskin belt and shoes Id picked up at Target. But dressing so intentionally meant I now felt a need to elevate my hair and makeup, too, and I wound up rushing out the door later than Id planned.Seemingly not the most powerful start to the day, and yet I found myself approaching the office calm and fully composed, free of the anxiety that ordinarily compels me to walk Very Fast if Im running late. Could it be that my power-suit thinking had already begun?My day went on more or less as planned from there, with meetings stacked from the better part of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (oof). I could already tell that being busy while wearing a power suit made me feel purposeful and more energized, though. I ordered my afternoon coffee with an extra shot of espresso, because power.Day 2Outfit M.M. LaFleurs Colby Pant Moreland jacket Criseta top.Tue sdays outfit was the most conservative of the looks I was to sport that week a black suit jacket and pants from M.M. LaFleurs new Packable Suiting collection, designed to be compact and totally wrinkle free, along with a mock-neck black and white spotted blouse. Lastly, I dragged out a dusty pair of heels from the depths of my closet.I felt super polished, and also like I was about to cross-examine a witness, and also like I was definitely not 26 years old.Toward the end of the work day, I went to write a self-assessment for my companys upcoming bi-annual performance reviews, completing the various sections of my report in the tone Id ordinarily use. Then, something the suit? stopped me. Scanning the assessment, I caught multiple instances where Id used language that ultimately served to undermine my contributions. Being self-deprecating is something Im often guilty of (blame A. my sense of humor but also B. and C., gendered societal conditioning and defense mechanisms, woo), as w ell as something Im trying to be more thoughtful about.So, I deleted any traces of acquiescent language on the report before hitting send and heading to meet a friend for dinner. Later, to cap the day off, I ordered a car home, despite the restaurants proximity to my apartment. Heels are sehr (at this point, itd been 13 hours), and I am unsure how people do this.Day 3Outfit M.M. LaFleurs Ross Blazer in veridian and Mejia Pant in veridian.My outfit for Wednesday was my favorite the same green M.M. LaFluer suit I wore on Monday, styled with a skull-and-crossbones scarf from my coworker, Mary, and the black suede heels from the day before. This time, though, I threw the heels in a bag and made my 50-minute commute in flats, actualizing my preteen image of what me as a Working Adult in New York City would look like. Apparently, that image also involved me (happily) dressed somewhere along the spectrum of C-suite and edgy flight attendant.Having plowed through the work day apparently, I use verbs like plow to describe me at work now, because power it was time for a social experiment. I was going to get drinks with a friend in Manhattans Financial District, a region Ive generally only stumbled into if Ive gotten lost while plant shopping in Chinatown.For those who havent been, FiDi is, in a lot of ways, what youd picture. Its full of white men who work on Wall Street and wear suits (or, if theyre opting for a more casual look, puffy bomber vests and saddle shoes), and its In retrospect, I realize that what Id been expecting was a stereotype that may be at least a little outdated. I thought Id be entering a space with super overt power dynamics and a gross misuse of social and financial capital on display. I was expecting American Psycho, without the murder. Instead, what I got was an upscale bar where the crowd did skew white and male, yes but all-in-all, nothing about the experience felt especially exclamatory. (I realize that, for other folks, it may have felt like an unsafe space my privilege in sauntering up to a bar as a white cis woman with money in her pocket is not lost on me.) In the end, for me, it was just a bar with incredibly overpriced cocktails. I ordered two, paid my tab of $45 after tip (*faints*) and left.Day 4Outfit M.M. LaFleurs Colby Pant and Moreland jacket.For Thursday, my outfit was centered on a cool dad aesthetic. I wore the pieces from M.M.s Packable Suiting collection again, but this time with a Bowie T-shirt and a vintage red overcoat mixed in.At the office, I got on the elevator with a coworker who half-jokingly asked me if I was dressed this way because I had job interviews scheduled. Later in the afternoon, a second coworker asked me the same question which was definitely not a side effect of the experiment Id been anticipating. (To my boss, if youre reading this, just to quickly reiterate job interviews were not a part of my week)Something that was a part of my work week, though, was a series of significant content strategy conversations within my team, and no shortage of data-pulling and meetings to accompany those conversations. Though it was a worthwhile and motivating process, it was also a lot to fit in alongside my daily repertoire of responsibilities, and I wrapped up the work day craving something different from the previous nights FiDi excursion. So, my coworker and I headed to a sound bath for a new age-y night of laying on the floor surrounded by strangers as percussive instruments designed to inspire a meditative state were played around us. Like I said, pretty opposite from overpriced cocktails off of Wall Street.Laying on the floor in my suit, I had the thought that, as a human species, its pretty strange we feel the need to signal our value to others via what we wear, and that its unfortunate how many people feel this value isnt something thats automatically conferred to them just by virtue of being a human being. Are power suits then, at their core, simply an exercise in psychological peacocking? Or was that just the incense talking? Whos to say.Day 5Outfit M.M. LaFleurs Ross Blazer in veridian and Mejia Pant in veridian.For the final day of my power suit week, I once again opted for the green M.M. LaFleur pant suit, which had rather quickly become a favorite, along with a sheer blouse from ASOS that felt vaguely Victorian. I was leaving work early to meet my best friend from the airport, and we werent likely to drop by my apartment before our evening plans began. Meaning, this would also function as my Friday night look.As I went about my work day, though, I realized not only that I didnt mind the idea of dancing in my power suit later (that, in fact, sounded pretty ideal?). I also realized that Id miss these suits come next week.Is what I ordinarily wear to work technically comfier than full-on suit getup? Yes, it is. But something about being so intentionally put together throughout the week did spill over into feeling a bit more put together in my life overall. I sat a little straighter. I spoke a little more firmly. And I had more faith in the idea that what I was doing and how I was contributing at any given moment during the week was enough. The objective value of those contributions didnt change, but my relationship to the idea that what I was doing was either A. insufficient or B. perceived as such by others did. I eased up on myself a bit. The weirdest part, though? By the end of the week, even the heels stopped hurting.--

Writing a Follow up Letter after Submitting Your Resume for Dummies

Writing a Follow up Letter after Submitting Your Resume for Dummies A great cover letter is your opportunity to prove that you know the reach of the role and the businesss mission. A whole lot of internet sites offer support for drafting your resume skillfully to have a small price tag. The objective of your call is to express enthusiasm about the opportunity, and you can positively promote the team. The Debate Over Writing a Follow up Letter after Submitting Your Resume Next, if youre fortunate enough, they provide you with a chance for an einstellungsgesprch. Follow-Up Letter Follow-Up Phone Call Make your call attempts at first or later area of the day once the hiring manager is less inclined to be in a meeting. Perhaps youve attended an interview or a number of job interviews. What You Should Do to Find Out About Writing a Follow up Letter after Submitting Your Resume Before Youre Left Behind Another sort of follow-up letter could be sent after submitting work applica tion. A cover letter should be all business enterprise. Fortunately, there are a number of tested methods of following up on a work application. Youve submitted a work application or sent your resume to an organization youd really like to interview with, but you neednt heard back. You should send a thank you letter in case you have interviewed for work. Customize Each Letter While it could appear tedious, you must customize each letter to coincide with the specific job for which youre applying. The letter has to be brief and to the objective. Writing a cover letter can seem to be an intimidating job. Characteristics of Writing a Follow up Letter after Submitting Your Resume Should you need any more information, please feel free to get in touch with me by schmelzglas or phone. Ultimately, you can send an email asking to stay in contact with the hiring manager. Following that, you even need to compose a follow-up email After the second interview, you should send another f ollow-up email. The earlier you take action, the earlier youll observe rewards. To provide your work application the best possible probability of success you are going to have to understand how to compose a cover letter that is related and concise. The absolute fruchtwein acceptable cover letter will boost your probability of getting detected at an enterprise. A follow-up letter to the Human Resources contact should incorporate the job title in the topic line and the very first line or a couple of the message itself. Utilize their very first name if youre on a first-name basis. Make aya that you get the individuals title and the right spelling of their name. Utilize spell check, its not that difficult. The Benefits of Writing a Follow up Letter after Submitting Your Resume For instance, you may want to just compose an overall letter, or you might want to bring up the subject of possible follow up discussions. It is possible to also ask questions about what things to expec t as the business moves toward a choice. You want to reveal interest and stick out from the crowd. Keeping in view your interest it is possible to assure what you could provide or how youre able to benefit the recipient. In different situations, the precise response date is offered in the work ad. There will probably be lots of mistakes in your cover letter once you have written the very first draft. In the other times you want to get a cover letter. Utilizing the most suitable abilities, you ought to be able to create the letter easily.

What to Do About Should You Put Your Gpa on Your Resume Before It Is Too Late

What to Do About Should You Put Your Gpa on Your Resume Before It Is Too Late The Nuiances of Should You Put Your Gpa on Your Resume It is going to also be employed to remain in touch. To get in the front part of the package, youll need to differentiate yourself with your deckblatt letter. You are likely to detect an engaging cover letter opening its possible to shape to fulfill your requirements. To work with you to craft the best cover letter, were supplying you with a couple of illustrations to test. Also note which you do not need to use the formal class title. Youre able to use a multi-column format with a couple of columns, based on the class titles. Begin with the best resume format as a great foundation. If youre a seasoned professionalput your professional work history section prior to your education. Your cover letter is going to have the ability to help you take that extra quantity of control inside your application package. There is not anyone set cut-off num ber. Really go at your own pace and leverage all the valuable information youre able to become there. Most often once you complete the job application there is going to be a location for you to list your references. Some schools arent able to fulfill complete need. That means you may include classes that you intend to take, but havent yet completed. If youre an undergrad, you might still have enough time to compensate for your earlier carelessness in not keeping up your grades. Keep in mind, education does not need to be limited to formal education. It is extremely easy for an employer to confirm your GPA by taking a look at your transcript. Job applications consist of many distinct things that matter over a GPA. The Truth About Should You Put Your Gpa on Your Resume Its possible to also meet employers at in-person events like career fairs, where you are able to learn about open jobs and learn to apply. Then make sure that you will wind up satisfied if youve labored as fast as possible. Career fairs, however, are a fantastic opportunity and one which you should put time and effort into. The cover letter should only be a few straightforward paragraphs. For a first-time job, you truly dont have to go over one page in length. Following these basic guidelines can make all of the difference in regards to landing your dream job When its your very first job, and never very formal, you might want something quite quick. Do some informational interviewing so that you can meet men and women in your field, and theyre able to get to know you as a true individual, not merely a GPA number. GPAs in non-technical fields arent as scrutinized, though clearly, it can be contingent on the individual employer. If you presently have experience in the area, you also need to avoid listing your GPA and pay attention to your experience instead. If you havent achieved any honors, place your GPA beside your major. A couple of companies together with some tasks mig ht take a baseline minimum. There are a couple of points, which can help you to recognize a business to keep away from. Industries and organizations trying to find majors like accounting will want the GPA because of exactness needed to aid the firm and to perfect the precise material. Some jobs and a few employers may demand a greater baseline minimum. Its not unheard of for a business to conduct interviews at a career fair should they spot top talent. It is based on the organization but its usually around 3.0. Find out more about the company Do your homework about a company before going to the career fair. It is really difficult for the majority of people to confront their weaknesses. So itll be critical that you locate methods to speak with employers in person. For most people, taking the opportunity to provide someone honest appraisal isnt a fun thing to do. Besides your market, there are a few manners. The Basic Facts of Should You Put Your Gpa on Your Resume Tesco in mind which our company has written hundreds of resumes so weve got a really great idea about what online requires to create a really prosperous document. Dont forget, you may always set up private accounts which are only for connecting with friends and relatives. Additionally, there are many jobs out there which arent formally advertised, and that means youll want to get started networking to see them. The interview may offer you a chance to speak about your hobbies, as it supplies you with a chance to reveal how well rounded you are.

6 Resume and Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers - FlexJobs

6 Resume and Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers - FlexJobs6 Resume and Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers -140If youre in your 50s or 60s (or mora) and looking for a job, youve probably experienced the frustration that comes along with being a job-searching older professional. Employers perceptions of older workers can be skewed, and its a challenge to overcome the ageism found in most industries. The good news is its possible to thrive in your job search and find employment success, if you follow some guidelines developed specifically for older job seekers.6 Resume and Cover Letter Tips for Older WorkersThis is the first in a four-part series of career advice and tips from experts who help older professionals with their job search. Today, our panel of experts discusses their best tips for crafting your resumes and cover letters.1) Say goodbye to the past and embrace the future. First, its important to accept that the job search is different, and that the tactics you once used migh t not still be in practice. Jennifer Fishberg, owner of New Jersey-based Career Karma Resume Development Career Services, says, Adhering to outdated resume conventions, such as limiting yourself to one page or including vague objectives and phrases like references available upon request make it difficult to compete in the current market.2) Dont include your entire work history. A resume doesnt need to include every job youve ever held leaving off older standorts is one easy way to avoid aging yourself, as is omitting dates of college graduation, recommends Fishberg. And Deborah Shane, author of Career Transition 5 Steps to Successful Career Reinvention, says, Lead on your resume with your accomplishments and results and dont go farther back then 10 years when listing your jobs so you dont date yourself.3) Customize your resume and cover letter for each job. Ronald Kaufman, author and expert on career transitions, explains that customizing each resume is absolutely necessary for jo b search success. Use a Qualifications Summary at the top of your resume, customizing your experience, skills, and traits that are called for in a specific job description, recommends Kaufman.4) Confront ageism head-on in your cover letter or cover email. One way to get around potential age-related discrimination is to confront it openly in your cover letter. Business marketing expert Barry Maher says that older workers should use some of the letter to stress their positives their energy, how they keep current, the value of their experience. Rather than letting an employer turn your age into a negative, dispel their worries and turn your experience, energy, and value into your biggest positives.5) Get some current experience. If youve been working in the same company or position for several years, your experience might actually be seen as outdated. Update your experience byseeking externships to inquire about new job opportunities or new fields of expertise. This will allow you to l earn a new field, introduce your skills and expertise or simply to continue to build new relationships with industry professionals, suggests Nikki Trotter, the founder and principal of Careers Cultures, a career and workforce consultancy.6) Consider volunteering to update your experience. Volunteering helps you meet new people, learn new skills, and get a better sense of the type of work you want to do. Michael Mercer, Ph.D. and author of Job Hunting Made Easy, recommends volunteering in strategic places. Volunteer to work registrations desk at associations and conferences related to the profession or industry in which you want to work. Greet everyone with a big smile. Note which attendees are big-shots company executives, officers, etc. Then, after registration, sit next to those big-shots at speeches or seminars, strike up a conversation about THEM (not about you), and ask if you can contact them to get career advice. They will feel delighted to give you advice and that should result in uncovering some job opportunities.Readers, have anything to add to our 6 Resume and Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers? Leave your ideas belowWe hope these tips help you to make-over your job search tactics and find more success Stay tuned for the next three Mondays for more expert career advice onMarch 19 Job Search Tips Where to search, staying positive, and networkingMarch 26 Technology Tips Using LinkedIn, updating computer skills, creating online profiles, and embracing new technologyApril 2 Professional Image Tips Dress, appearance, self-confidence