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Mission Possible: How to Thrive As a Working Mother of Young Children
The statistics for women are alarming and indicate that our measurement of success needs to change. As I continued reading [Thrive, by Arianna Huffington] while nursing my twins and watching my toddler, I thought about...
The Most Strategic Job Hunt Tip Ever [Radio Interview]
Competitive intelligence is the act of gathering information from competitors, then analyzing that information to reach a conclusion. Host Cady Chesney and Melissa Llarena are going to uncover the secrets of using competitive intelligence in...
Who Else Wants a Great LinkedIn Summary?
Have you ever noticed the difference between a good LinkedIn profile and a great one? Both have most, if not all, of the sections filled out—a headline, a timeline of professional experiences, several recommendations and...
What Hiring Managers Ought to Know About Mother’s Day
Don’t buy me flowers for Mother’s Day. They die. Don’t buy me chocolate either because it makes me fat. Mimosas won’t work because I’m nursing twins and sleeping is a pipe dream for 2014. So...
Should I Put That On My Resume?
Writing a great resume is hard. To condense your background and accomplishments into 1-2 pages and have it stand out amongst hundreds of resumes is painful but necessary. Crafting a top-notch resume requires being thoughtful...
Sample Resume Summary Statement (s)
SUMMARY 1 X-plus years in business-development career includes: · Selling online solutions for X-plus years in start-ups to selling offline offerings in conglomerates · Turning weak ties to long-term ties with Fortune 500 firms (ex:...
[JOB OPENING] Seeking a business development consultant (i.e. sales lead whisperer)
Ideal Start Date: Wednesday, April 16th 2014 (however, flexible for the best candidate) About Career Outcomes Matter LLC (melissallarena.com) Career Outcomes Matter LLC is a New York-based talent management consulting/career-coaching firm. Our mission is to...