The Organized Job Search By Janet Barclay
Many people, under financial or other pressures to find work quickly, feel they can’t afford to take the time to get organized. On the other hand
Career Change Is Not For Wimps! 3 Powerful Steps to Do Work You Love By Ann Ronan, Ph.D.
Tough words... but I truly believe that folks who make career changes should be applauded for their courage. The courage to live closer to their
How To Choose The Right Resume Format By Fayola Peters
After a thirty (30) second glance lots of resumes get thrown into the wastebasket. One of the reasons this happens is because the resume writer h
The Interviewable Resume By Linda Matias
It is rumored that the only word William Shakespeare wrote on his resume was “Available.” We’ll probably never know if that is true. But it raise
Giving Notice: 6 Things to Do To Prepare to Leave By Jeff Altman
After days, weeks, months or longer of interviewing, you have received a job offer that meets your needs and have decided to give notice to your
Job Search Lessons From The Super Bowl By Jeff Altman
The Super Bowl is a game but, like sports in general, it offers useful life lessons that we can take with us . . . if we only look below the surf
The Network Within By Rita Fisher
When you hear the word “networking”, what comes to your mind first?You probably think about going to a job fair or asking all of your frie
Ten Resume Writing Tips You Can’t Live Without By Theresa Castro
For some job opening, employers receive hundreds and even thousands of resumes. When you are looking for a job, how can you best promote yourself
Using The Internet For Job-hunting By Colin Ong TS
The Internet is a very useful tool for job seekers as it is a great source of information. Also, taking into account of a more wired world, gett
Job Search "Blurts" By Marilyn Tellez
I coined this word to draw attention to the nervous and apprehensive way of saying something in the job search that makes you feel like a buffoon
I've Got the Big Bad "B" Word on My Job! By Marilyn Tellez
That "B" word---B O R E D O M.How did I get this wearing word in my work?I got it because I don't have enough to do in my job! Yes
Resume Outline - Add Structure & Flow to Your Resume By Roger Clark
Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give it structure and flow... it provides an outline of all the things you should include in
"I'm just me" - An Overview of an Web er.. Designer, Developer, Consultant and Friend By Andrew Mottershead
I am going to give you a breakdown of my ... er ... work ... playtime .... income ....I'm a UK based Web Designer, Web Developer, Internet
Competency Based Interviews - 6 Steps to Success! By Martin Haworth
Competency based interviews are intended to get the best from you, the candidate, whilst also fulfilling the needs of the organisation to get the
6 Vital Tips For Creating A Superior Resume By Rita Fisher
1: Keep It ShortConsidering that initially HR personnel only spend approximately 10-20 seconds on a resume, the shorter your resume, the m
Resume Objectives ... The Hidden Pitfalls By Roger Clark
Why Use Resume ObjectivesBefore we can discuss the pitfalls you first need to understand the reasons for including your resume obje
There's No Need to Pad Your Resume By Linda Matias
It seems like a good idea, harmless in fact. Your friends assure you that everybody does it and that employers rarely check resume facts. Going o
Salary Negotiation: How To Earn More Money and Respect From Your Employer By Lucia Apollo Shaw
Despite how important fair pay is to most of us, effective salary negotiation is an often misunderstood and avoided topic. Current research indic
Revitalize Your Recruiting for 2005 By Lucia Apollo Shaw
Happy New Year! The forecasts are in agreement: Hiring is on the rise. 2005 will mark the revitalization of our economy. In fact, hiring plans ma
Learn How to Throw a Boomerang By Lucia Apollo Shaw
Actually, “the boomerang effect” is a relatively new trend of inviting back talented former employees into the fold.Surveys indicate 12% o
Top Career Advice ... More Choices and A Better Way of Life By Roger Clark
Why Career Advice Is So ImportantChoosing a career presents a nerve-racking decision, as it can have a life-long impact on you. Do
Seven Steps to Better Networking By Jeff Altman
If published statistics are accurate, employment agencies and search firms fill about 20% of all jobs in the US. Job boards fill anywhere between
The #1 Job Search Mistake To Avoid: Not Preparing Your Mind! By Sarah Breinig
Mental preparation is probably your most important task as you proceed in your job search. This not only needs to be worked on right from the sta
Your First Job By Ram Kumar
“Your first job is an extension of your education”Fresh out of college. Loads of dreams. A whole new world waiting to be explored. And you
Simple Interviewing That Works By Adrian Savage
Powerful questions to get below the surface1. Ask for specific "stories" of complete situations"We all meet situat
The 10-Step Resume Critique By Peter Hill
Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan upon first review by an employer. With that in mind, it is critical that your resume -
Business & Career: Know Your Ruling Star! By James Clayton Napier
"Know your Ruling Star. One man is better received by one nation than another, or is one welcome by one city than another. He finds more luck in
Blogging for Candidates 101: Nuts and Bolts By Lucia Apollo Shaw
A “blog” is simply an internet (web) log. Blogs are created for personal or professional use. They may promote a product or service, or merely
Make Your Career Offshore Proof By Max Stein
There has been a lot of talk recently about American jobs moving overseas…offshoring is the buzzword for it. During difficult economic times it i
Ten Courses Of Study If You Want To Be Your Own Boss By Max Stein
For many Americans, an important component of the American Dream is the possibility of hard work turning into financial fortune. The career explo
