Ms Ensign poses an interesting question, and then gives the right answer. With Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and all the rest; it might seem that a paper resume is fast becoming outdated. And if all the hiring managers were in their early 20′s, that argument might have some legs. But no… Most hiring managers – however [...]
3 Tips for Improving Your Job Search in An Uncertain Economy
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Laura SmithProulx Looking forward to your executive job hunt this year – or dreading it? Spending months in job-search mode, facing a pending layoff, or reading about unemployment statistics can bring you down… just when you need the energy to tackle a challenging market. However, you CAN change your approach, mindset, and techniques, leading [...]
The Resume Red Flags of Death: Why No One Calls You for Interviews
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Krista Mitchell If you are not getting calls for interviews, you need to review the documents and information employers are receiving from you. Those things are what employers are basing their decisions upon regarding which candidates they will hire. Usually, if you are not getting interviews, there are red flags deterring employers from considering [...]
The Key To A Great Resume in 2012
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With the start of the new year, there are a lot of resume writing suggestions and tips floating out there in the blogosphere. I want to do what I can to pull some of that together here for your edificaion – along with some of my own tips, of course. First, this caveat – the [...]
Learning from the 10 Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What if someone told what the worst mistakes were that you could make while job hunting – BEFORE – you began job hunting? What if you could take action now to minimize those mistake or trump them before it happens? What if you could learn and profit from the mistakes of others? Kelly Eggers gives [...]
Best Bets for Jobs in 2012…
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Debra Auerbach details what she thinks will be the best bets for jobs in 2012. They are: Biomedical engineer Computer software engineer Customer service representative Home health aide Management analyst Medical assistant Network systems and dat communications analyst Registered nurse Retail salesperson You should click on this link to read her article in full, along [...]
To Be Successful In Finding A Job In 2012 – You Must…
December 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is really a great article from the Wall St. Journal Market Watch. It is often said that knowledge is power. Well, this article by Ruth Mantell gives you precious knowledge. Precious because it gives you a sense of what the market may be looking for in 2012. How do you stack up? What is [...]
Writing A Resume Should Not Be Intimidating…
December 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For many, writing or rewriting a resume can be a terribly intimidating task. Notwithstanding the fact that many see the “resume” as being absolute indispensable to getting that job – or any job! You want to get it perfect, and getting anything perfect can be intimidating. What if you make a mistake… What if you [...]
Leonardo da Vinci’s Cover Letter Works Because…
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Great cover letters embody timeline principles. And Leonardo da Vinci’s cover letter really drives home that point. Quick background… Leonardo da Vinci was interesting in getting a job with Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan. Evidently besides his skills involving painting; he was also an armorer and a military gadgets inventor. So wanting work, he did what all [...]
Great Advice on Tips for Landing That Job…
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nice article. Most of what is in here – you probably already know. But Ms. Benson presents it well. It was written about a year ago but I’m reposting it because the information and discussion is still relevant today. It’s about the basics and I think we tend to forget that it’s the basics that [...]
Thank Your Way to a New Job
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is timeless advice on the value of giving thanks. A simply worded thank you note can put you heads and shoulders over the competition. Whether you follow Kevin’s advice or have your own technique, this is one area you cannot be deficient in. Also, take note of his first advice! It’s first because it’s [...]
Resume Writing for Intelligent Applicants
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Phil Baker, The majority of resumes do not survive very long! This document must be fit to survive, and each move can be the death. The initial door is the electronic digital scan for keywords. Resume writing that has flaws will bite the dust immediately. If your document survives the computer review, the next [...]
Humanize Your Job Search
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Kevin Donlin, Question: If you’ve ever been hired without first meeting the employer in person, open your window and scream “Yes!” Hear anything? Neither do I. Until more scientific proof turns up, just agree with me here: You can’t get hired by a computer or over the phone. Before you can work for people, [...]
Going to Scarborough Fair…Or to a Job Fair?
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are You Going to Scarborough Fair…No…How About a Job Fair Let’s keep it short and simple. I hate job fairs. I’ve been to plenty, gotten a few interviews, had zero follow-up interviews, and no job offers. Sound similar. But wait… That’s not entirely true… I got my current day job at a job fair. I [...]
5 Characteristics Of A Persuasive Resume
November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The lingering and recent economic woes felt throughout not only our country but also the world is representative of the dire circumstances our families and communities face. Because of these perilous economic conditions many are now in search of any and all available career opportunities and are pulling out all stops to secure them. Now [...]
