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Job Journal
July 10, 2005
James E. Challenger |
The `Goal' Standard Have you wondered how to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? Here are some ways to package yourself as a goal-oriented employee, something employers find irresistible.   |
Job Journal
May 3, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Prepare to Tout Accomplishments A job interview is no place to be humble about your accomplishments. |
Job Journal
April 29, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
Job Journal
January 15, 2006
Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks. |
Job Journal
April 22, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Use Time Wisely to Get the Most from Your Job Search Using time productively is essential if you hope to be successful in your job search. That means being organized, working smart, and following a plan. Here are some strategies to ensure your search makes steady progress. |
AskMen.com
Dimitri A.C. Ly |
Career Fair Survival Guide Follow these six tips to make a lasting impression on recruiters and network your way to the top of the applicant lists. |
Job Journal
February 27, 2005
James Challenger |
Career Pros: Worry is a Waste of Time How can you explain a ten-month gap on your resume? What can you do for a good reference? The first thing someone in this position must do is to stop worrying. |
Job Journal
February 7, 2010
John Challenger |
The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you. |
Job Journal
October 1, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Search Tips for First-Timers What today's first-time jobseekers need to know to compete with more seasoned applicants. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Resume Myths Blindly accepting these resume myths may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to tailor your resume to a specific job. |
Job Journal
August 20, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Why You Aren't Getting Job Offers Over and over, jobseekers make the same complaint: Why don't employers call me after I send a resume? The answer may surprise you. |
Job Journal
December 11, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Jobseekers Face Rude Reality Anyone who has ever been on the job-search trail -- especially for a prolonged time -- knows you have to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
What Employers Look For In A Resume You've probably written more than one resume in your life, but you can always improve upon it. Writing a winning resume isn't just about putting your best foot forward, it's about putting the correct details onto the page. |
Job Journal
May 27, 2007
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors. |
Job Journal
March 21, 2004
Julia Hollister |
Is Your Strategy Outdated? Last year's resume may not be the best way of presenting yourself to win the job you want in 2004. Here's a basic list of what's in and what's out this year for savvy jobseekers. |
Job Journal
April 20, 2008
Denise Leo |
Career Pros: Focus on Employer's Needs The employer's perspective should be applied to each stage of your job search. |
Job Journal
June 3, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Tap Dancing to Get Your Foot in the Door Resumes are rarely successful on their own. Here are some alternative strategies. |
Job Journal
July 18, 2010
James E. Challenger |
Careers Pros: Workers Wise to Weigh Company Credibility Employees and prospective hires are wise to exercise due diligence. |
Job Journal
November 9, 2008
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Job-Winning Ways for Older Workers The biggest obstacles for older workers are self-imposed. |
Job Journal
May 18, 2008
Paul R. Huard |
Digital Dirt It's a given that a future employer will examine the details of your work history. But jobseekers should also add 'look at your MySpace page' to the list of things that will be used to judge character, background and general job worthiness. |
Job Journal
March 7, 2010
John Challenger |
Are You Really Prepared for the Job Interview? The interview is the medium between an impressive resume and the position that awaits you. Your preparations for the process will undoubtedly be the determining factor of your success. |
AskMen.com
Jessica McGovern |
Headhunter Secrets To get exclusive insider advice, you need to talk to the top headhunters who are shaping the senior corporate landscape right now, the ones placing guys like you in $300,000 positions. |
Job Journal
September 2, 2007
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Workplace Etiquette Redefined New attitudes and technology are redefining workplace etiquette. |
AskMen.com
Eric Santos |
Job Application Tips Don't let your resume get thrown in the trash. Here's how to stand out when applying for a job |
Job Journal
February 29, 2004
Paul R. Huard |
The Job Interview: Errant Attitudes Doom Clueless Candidates Here are some classic examples of what not to say during a job interview. |
Job Journal
May 19, 2013
Elizabeth P. Cipolla |
Be the One Who Stands Out at Your Next Job Interview Employers are used to hearing 'all the right things' from top candidates. So, to stand out you have to be more than a job-seeking cliche. Give interviewers a reason to smile by demonstrating genuine originality and a perfect fit for their position. |
Job Journal
May 6, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Be Unforgettable -- Follow up! Follow up with a phone call and convince employers you're it. |
Job Journal
February 24, 2013
Peter Weddle |
Who Are You Again? Today's employers are inundated with applications for every open position, so jobseekers have to find ways to stay on the radar of overworked recruiters. |
Job Journal
April 2, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Personalize Your Interview Interview rules are made to be broken -- sometimes. |
AskMen.com
Dimitri A.C. Ly |
Signs You Don't Want The Job These signs you don't want the job will help you steer clear of bad bosses, toxic office environments and dead-end career paths. |
Job Journal
August 8, 2010
Lindsey Novak |
Career Pros: Jobseekers Should Expect a Full Serving of Frustration Is your job hunt long on frustration and short on results? Join the club. |
AskMen.com
March 8, 2001
Armando Gomez |
Being Overqualified: You're Too Good For The Job Being overqualified is the perfect example of a catch-22; you need qualifications to get a job, but having too many is a problem... |
Job Journal
July 4, 2010
Peter Weddle |
Career Pros: Your Best Resume is Incomplete For a standout resume, you might try this counterintuitive approach. |
Job Journal
November 30, 2008
Lindsey Novak |
Career Pros: Preparing for a New Job Search Job-seekers ask when and how to get started. |
CIO
April 2, 2008
Mark Cummuta |
10 Secrets for Searching for a Job During a Recession Focusing your efforts on jobs in growing industries and demonstrating how your work has generated revenue are just two simple ways to distinguish yourself from the rest of the job seekers competing for positions in a down economy. |
Job Journal
February 1, 2009 |
Are You Ready for a Phone Interview? If a hiring manager called with some preliminary questions, would you be ready? |
Job Journal
February 12, 2006
Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
The Perfect Cover Letter A resume might carry more weight for final hiring, but a good cover letter will always get your resume read. |
Job Journal
December 12, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Finding Jobs in a Jobless Recovery If a great opportunity suddenly became available, would you be ready? |
Job Journal
February 25, 2007
James E. Challenger |
You Gotta Believe It's the jobseekers who appear capable and confident that get hired. |
Job Journal
January 8, 2006
Rich Heintz |
Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Job Interview Don't hold your breath for a job offer after comments like these. |
AskMen.com
Dimitri A.C. Ly |
Recover From A Bad Interview These tips will help you recover from a bad interview and secure the job of your dreams. |
Job Journal
November 14, 2010 |
Warm Up for the Hot Seat Landing an interview these days leaves some applicants wilting under the pressure. |
Job Journal
July 23, 2006
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Problems with Peer Interviews Is there real value in peer interviews? Or are companies just trying to bypass interview restrictions? |
Job Journal
March 26, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Can You Consult Your Way to Your Next Job? Project or consulting work can help you pay the bills while leaving you ample time to job search. And those temporary assignments might also lead to full-time employment. |
Job Journal
February 22, 2009
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Avoid Getting Screened Out Tell the truth, but not the whole truth, to avoid getting screened out. |
Job Journal
August 6, 2006
John Challenger |
Beware What You Share Online The explosive growth of social networking websites, such as MySpace, Friendster and Facebook, could revolutionize job searching for younger generations. |
Job Journal
April 30, 2006
James E. Challenger |
The Aggressive Job Search Looking for something that will give you an edge in the job market -- and get you in front of more potential employers? Here are some suggestions. |
Job Journal
August 18, 2013 |
Keeping Your Profile Professional on Social Media If you're in the habit of sharing things online that you wouldn't want your boss to see, it's time to change your ways. Flaunting your wild side to online acquaintances could sabotage your chances of getting hired or advancing your career. |
Job Journal
September 18, 2005
Caron Golden |
The Clock is Ticking . . . If this is how your cover letter starts, start over. |
