Experience Career Life in Christ
After examining hundreds of applications, I have encountered countless resumes and cover letters that have destroyed any chance of an applicant getting an interview. What are the things that will negatively impact your chances of getting an interview? The list presented here details major missteps applicants have made.
I recently came across this article on Using Christian Principles for Career Planning and Advancement. It gives an interesting perspective of the author’s experience attending a church-sponsored career planning workshop. The article discusses the process used in the workshop from faith based assessments of who you are and your career to insight about the importance [...]
Does such an individual exist? Want to know more? Consider the homemaker described in the side-panel: mother, wife, business woman, entrepreneur, public speaker, bargain-hunter, administrator, organizer, artist, fashion model, seamstress, merchant, chef, gardener, philanthropist, leader, and beauty queen—all wrapped into one [...]
Everywhere you look today, people are searching for a bargain. Newspapers and advertisements continually list items for sale as “buy one, get one free”. Yet, you would feel even more contentment if you were able to get it all free and not buy a thing! Now, that would be the greatest bargain of all [...]
Career and personal growth assessments abound these days and you can find a personal inventory for just about everything related to your career. But one of the simplest yet profound instruments for taking stock of where you are in your career and life is The Clean Sweep 100 Program [...]
When My father was alive, for over 20 years he prayed for each of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by name three times each day–every day rain or shine, without fail. He used to liken his practice to that of David, the Psalmist who prayed morning, noon and night (Psalm 55:17) [...]
Over the years, there have been many surveys conducted by search and placement firms about the things job seekers dislike. Nothing much has changed in the past 20 to 30 years. These five things are still at the top of the list and are the source of extreme irritation. Keep these things in mind if you are searching for a job and don’t let them cause your blood pressure to rise [...]
When most Christians think of stress, what comes to mind is usually basic information that’s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there’s a lot more to stress–especially how anger affects it than just the basics [...]
Is God able to provide? Some people would answer this question with doubt in their minds. They believe they need to be self-sufficient, providing for their own needs whatever they may be. Other people depend on family, friends, or the government to provide for them. And then, there is yet another group of folks who anxiously doubt God’s ability or willingness to provide for them [...]
Have you ever wondered what God has planned for your career? In today’s fast paced world, it’s easy to ignore or miss the career plans God has made for each person. To receive guidance from the Holy Spirit about God’s career plans for you, commit to undertake this prayer series for 30 days.
Christian Career Tools is dedicated to helping you reach your professional potential by managing your career according to Biblical principles.
Althea DeBrule, founder of Christian Career Tools, is distinguished for helping individuals maximize their God-given potential. She has provided career consulting, executive coaching, and personal growth coaching since 1997 to corporate and individual clients throughout the United States and abroad.
Neil O'Donnell has over 10 yrs. experience as an academic specialist and career advisor. He is offering to provide FREE feedback on resumes and cover letters for interested job seekers. Clients are assisted on a first come/first served basis.
