Paul Bowley

The Old-Fashioned Way Is OUT! Upgrade Your Job Search With An Amazing New Strategy!

I had a very insightful conversation with Josh recently. "What do you mean, 'the old fashioned way'?" Josh queried. "Well, Josh," I answered, "tell me if I'm wrong. But I suspect the first thing you would do is to post your resume on some job sites,... Read >

What's Your Real Earning Power? . . . And How Can You Build It?

The thought occurred to me that no one in their right mind would blindly pledge their personal assets to an unknown broker with an unproven track record who could promise no results. Sounds foolish, doesn't it? Yet, everyday, thousands are risking thei... Read >

6 Ways To Bypass The Economic Train Wreck And Get Your Career Back On Track!

The economic meltdown has been a disaster for the millions who find themselves out on the street without work. However, as it passes there is some light at the end of the tunnel. It is generally agreed that conditions have never been better for develo... Read >

How To Make An Employer Sit up And Pay Attention!

Teresa came to see me because she had been answering ads with no meaningful results. At thirty two, Teresa wanted a change from her civil service position as Assistant Superintendent in an East Coast correctional facility. She worried because her ident... Read >

"Now I Know I Can Do It!" . . . A Four-Step Strategy To Guarantee Your Career Growth

The times are a-changing. And so are the requirements for your career growth. You see, everything's different in the employment market since 9/11, the wars, Katrina, and the economic meltdown. So, now's the perfect time to rethink your career . . . i... Read >

The Startling Secret To Job Search Success . . . Run It Like A Small Business!

When you stop to think about it, it makes a lot of sense. I mean your job campaign bears a lot of similarities to a small business. Consider the totality of your experience, skills, and work history as the product. You are the marketer of that produc... Read >

8 Powerhouse Steps To Guarantee Your Job Search!

To make an effective career move in these times requires learning a whole new way of looking at things. For example, seeing yourself as qualified to pursue multiple career options or ladders simultaneously is one exciting starting point. Put that insig... Read >

Job Search Plans In The Toilet? It's The Competition!

There are lots of folks out there -- just like you -- looking to get ahead. And if you don't have your ducks in a row . . . if you can't stand out from the pack . . . you'll get eaten alive by your competitors. That's why you must use innovative strate... Read >

The 6 Biggest Job Search Mistakes!

It's always amazing to me how job hunters fall into the same old traps that can damage their job campaign. You MUST avoid these fundamental flaws that can sabotage your job search campaign. 1. Writing a resume no one wants to read! Your resume can NOT... Read >

Don't Be Discouraged By The Iffy Job Marketplace

Over the years I've witnessed remarkable changes in the job search marketplace. But I've never seen anything like what's going on right now. This is an extraordinary time to be looking for a job. Business and industry is about to explode with unique op... Read >

Successful Career-Building Requires Learning Innovative Strategies

"Everything's changed since the economic meltdown." You hear it everywhere . . . and perhaps nowhere more frequently than in the job marketplace One thing that hasn't changed is the need to earn a decent living. And beyond that to ... Read >

Drip, Drip, Drip . . . Avoid An Exasperating Way To Find A Job!

I was reading an interesting article in last Sunday's paper. It was written by Roberta Matuson, a contributing writer for Monster. It was titled "Improve Your Job Search." Among other things the writer encourages you, the job seeker, is to review you... Read >

Seriously, Are You Satisfied With How Long It's Taking You To Find A Job?

Look, finding a job in today's crazy job market isn't fun. If you're like most folks you're frustrated. I mean, your resume doesn't seem to be working for you. In fact, it may be shooting you in the foot . . . and you don't even know it. For example... Read >

How To Kick Butt In 14 Days Using Alternative Job Searching!

Alternative job searching strategies are critical to your job hunting success. And at the top of the amazing alternative job searching list is learning to become a "job entrepreneur." Very simply, it means running your job campaign like your own busin... Read >

Have you been brainwashed by the "common wisdom" about how to find a job?

I recently received an email from someone in trouble. It was from Todd, an assistant manager in a large retail operation. Todd said he was seriously looking for a job. He wanted the skinny on this "alternative job search" approach. In further commun... Read >