Job Search Quotes of the Week

“When you make the decision to start something new, first figure out the jobs you want to do. Then position yourself to play where no one else is playing.” 
― Whitney Johnson



“Finding a job that is a good fit is as much about you selecting the right company as it is about them selecting the right candidate.” 
― Miles Anthony Smith

Career Management Quotes of the Week

“Even though your time on the job is temporary, if you do a good enough job, your work there will last forever.” 
― Idowu Koyenikan



“Ever day you spend at work is a foundation for your future.” 
― Abhishek Ratna

Job Search Quotes of the Week

"Small efforts can add up to giant results." - Tony Robbins

"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit." - Napoleon Hill

Career Management Quotes of the Week

 “Indecision is the seedling of fear." - Napoleon Hill 

“As you ascend, make sure that you bring other people along up with you.”  Sterling K. Brown

Career Tip: References and Your Job Search

Obtain your references just ahead of starting a job search or right at the beginning of a “forced” job search.  Your first three to four references should always be professional, as what companies really want to know is how well you perform in the workplace.  For instance:  what were you best at in your prior work, are you dependable, do you have the skills required by the potential employer, do you complete projects on time, do you manage your time well, are you a self-starter?, etc.  Personal references should also be someone who can talk about your work ethic, how you get along with others, and dependability.  They should not be your drinking buddy, the person you haven’t seen in 10 years, or an individual who can’t answer the “biggest weakness” question without torpedoing your candidacy.  Never use an individual as a reference you haven’t spoken with personally; no one wants a surprise call suddenly asking for a reference about you.  Quality references significantly improve your chances of being hired, so select them wisely.  To your job search success!

Job Search Quotes of the Week

“Come right out and say you want it: “It’s been great hearing you talk about the position. I’d love to work here, and I think I could do a terrific job for you.” 
― Kate White


“Just because you can’t find them doesn’t mean they don’t exist. You’ve got to change the way you’re looking for them. Because there are always job vacancies out there.” 
― Richard N. Bolles

Career Management Quotes of the Week

“Don't save your best for when you think the material calls for it. Always bring your full potential to every take, and be on top of your job, or they will replace you.” 
― Gabrielle Union


“Action is the spark that ignites potential.” 
― John Long

Job Search Quotes of the Week

“The resume focuses on you and the past. The cover letter focuses on the employer and the future. Tell the hiring professional what you can do to benefit the organization in the future.” 
― Joyce Lain Kennedy


“If you don’t know why you’d hire you, neither will they.” 
― Frank Sonnenberg

Career Management Quotes of the Week

"You can never leave footprints that last if you're always walking on tiptoes." - Leymah Gbowee


"Don't give up on a dream because it will take you some time, you are going to use that time anyway, may as well be towards your dream." - Unknown

Job Search Quotes of the Week

"It isn't stress that makes us fall, it is how we respond to stressful events." - Wayne Goodall

"Getting fired is nature’s way of telling you that you had the wrong job in the first place." - Hal Lancaster

Career Management Quotes of the Week

"Remember that failure is an event, not a person." - Zig Ziglar


"Experience is not what happens to you--it's how you interpret what happens to you." - Aldous Huxley