Getting a job almost always starts with a stellar resume. It's what gets you noticed and it's your ticket to job interviews. With so many other people applying for the same job, if your resume is lackluster or not up to snuff then you're doomed to slip through the cracks and blend in with the crowd. That's why we've brought in experts and written invaluable articles that will not only help you create a superior resume, but point out common pitfalls and resume blunders you should avoid at all costs.
5 Resume Strategies That Will Get You Hired
There are so many different aspects to a great resume -- content, wording, style, format, design -- but most importantly, strategy. The strategy part is where most people miss the boat and fall in the water. Read more...
Is the Traditional Resume Obsolete?
For most of us, working on a resume is pretty uninspiring stuff. Fire up Microsoft Word, search for synonyms for “experience,” fiddle with the spacing until everything is lined up just so. Should the font be Arial or Times New Roman? … Read more...
Social Networking for Career Success
Would you study and memorize all of your friends' contact information even though you had a working smartphone? How about doing the dishes by hand despite an operational dishwasher in your kitchen? Of course you wouldn't, because both of … Read more...
4 Things You're Doing Wrong on Your Resume
Hiring managers see thousands upon thousands of resumes every year. That's why job seekers have to stand out in a crowd if they harboring any hope they'll be hired. Read more...
Headhunter Hiring Secrets
Most people think of games as fun entertainment. But searching for a job and getting hired is a game too, and it's one that many people have been playing for far too long in these tough economic times. And one of the big problems is many of … Read more...
How to Identify Your Greatest Professional Accomplishment
When I help prepare people for interviews, they inevitably ask how to respond to the "What is your greatest weakness?" question. It's important to be able to identify and discuss something you are actively improving regarding your … Read more...
How to Get Hired in a Tough Market
In this podcast you'll learn about Hard vs. Soft skills, the importance of highlighting the right skillsets and matching them to your interests, creating and refining your "1 Minute Commercial," when to use chronological resumes as opposed … Read more...
4 Tips for Starting a Job Search from Scratch
Whether you are fresh out of college, having a midlife career change or deciding retirement isn’t for you, you first must realize job searching has changed. It's different than it was a decade ago, and it's different than it was last year. Read more...
10 Tips for Job Hunters Over 50
While the U.S. job market continues to make slow but steady gains, finding a job in the current economy is still challenging. All job seekers today face significantly more obstacles than they did a decade ago, but those over the age of 50 … Read more...
How to Get Around Salary Boxes on an Online Job Application
You've seen them and you hate them. The box you come up against during an online job application that makes you specify a salary requirement with a numeric value. Despite all the experts telling you not to talk salary too soon, this process … Read more...
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