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Job Journal
October 23, 2011
Scott Brown |
Overqualified? When jobs are scarce, some talented workers are forced to pursue openings that don't measure up to their real skill level. While employers tend to dismiss them as "overqualified," there are ways to mitigate concerns over having too much of a good thing.   |
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
June 17, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: First Resume Needs Employer Focus A lack of experience needn't put you at a loss for words. |
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
March 25, 2007
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: References Need Attention Use these strategies and employers won't look at you like you have a disease after checking your references. |
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
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. |
AskMen.com
Ian Harrison |
The Importance Of Job References When you hit the job market, assume that each firm you interview with will verify your record. The final call to a reference could determine the outcome of your entire career. |
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
May 27, 2007
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors. |
Job Journal
January 15, 2006
Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks. |
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
January 25, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: A More Compelling Resume The secret is to see your best attributes from an employer's perspective. |
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. |
Fast Company
Christine Ryan Jyoti |
9 Resume Mistakes That Might Cost You A Job While good old paper may seem passe in the digital age, LinkedIn hasn't completely replaced the old-fashioned resume. |
Job Journal
February 25, 2007
James E. Challenger |
You Gotta Believe It's the jobseekers who appear capable and confident that get hired. |
CIO
December 4, 2007
Debra Feldman |
How to Create and Execute an Employer-Centric Job Search Strategy Job seekers at all levels are going about their searches all wrong. Instead of sending out resumes willy-nilly, they need to focus their effort on the employers who will be most receptive to hiring them. |
AskMen.com
October 17, 2002
Ian Harrison |
What To Avoid In Your Resume People want to know how to make a major career move and how to devise a business plan but at the end of the day, they know that the resume is the first key to success. Rather than going over what to put in this important document, here is a list of what to avoid. |
Job Journal
October 21, 2007
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Resume Rules Not Made to be Broken Here are the six most violated rules among the resumes that people send to me to review: And if you think your resume is an exception to the rule, you're wrong. |
Job Journal
April 2, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Personalize Your Interview Interview rules are made to be broken -- sometimes. |
Job Journal
May 2, 2004
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: When Ex-Bosses Talk Trash Some on-line help and strategies for countering rotten reference checks. |
Job Journal
April 13, 2008
Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: Developing All-Star References Good references can become MVPs in your search for work. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
How to Look for a Job While You're Employed How do you look for your next job while you're at your current job? Here are some tips to help you navigate the trickiest workplace maneuver of all -- changing jobs. |
AskMen.com
Jasper Anson |
The Perfect Resume It's up to you to win the job, but here are some tips to help you create a perfect resume that can get you the interview. |
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. |
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
April 8, 2007
David E. Perry |
Will Your Resume Get More Than a Glance? Your resume is your personal emissary. Take the time to write a resume that is first rate. |
Job Journal
October 7, 2012 |
In a Tough Job Market, Soft Skills are Essential The skills employers value go well beyond technical expertise or your college degree, and it can improve your competitiveness to point out the `soft skills' you'd bring to a job. These valuable traits and abilities deserve a mention if you can back it up. |
Job Journal
February 12, 2006
Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
Job Journal
September 18, 2005
Caron Golden |
The Clock is Ticking . . . If this is how your cover letter starts, start over. |
Job Journal
November 14, 2010 |
Warm Up for the Hot Seat Landing an interview these days leaves some applicants wilting under the pressure. |
AskMen.com
September 5, 2002
Ian Harrison |
How To Explain A Break In Your Job Record Be direct and unapologetic about your experience, but not in the resume. |
Job Journal
April 25, 2004
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
Job Journal
July 24, 2005
Elizabeth Scheibner |
Is Your Resume up to Par? While a good resume can't guarantee you a job, a bad resume can ruin your chances of getting your foot in the door. Here's how to ensure your resume is a cut above the competition. |
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
July 20, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Online Job Hunting Hints Making the most of online resources for finding employment. |
AskMen.com
Armando Gomez |
The Importance of a Good Resume Whether you call it a curriculum vitae, a cv, or a resume, it is one of the major selling points of your professional portfolio. |
Job Journal
July 2, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Negatives Are a no-no Interviewers look for job candidates with a positive, can-do attitude. |
AskMen.com
Armando Gomez |
Perfecting Your Resume When searching for that dream job, you have to prepare yourself right from the beginning of the search -- the resume. |
Job Journal
February 8, 2009
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Advance Yourself Between Jobs Productive pursuits to raise your worth while you're between jobs. |
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. |
Fast Company
Lisa Rangel |
10 Assumptions You Make That Kill Your Resume You should check that you aren't following these commonly held, but false, myths. |
Job Journal
April 18, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Don't Diminish Limited Experience Overcoming interviewers' concerns about a one-employer work record. |
Job Journal
October 2, 2011
Peter Weddle |
The Smarter Resume Most resumes fail to get the attention necessary to win an interview. So, what does it take to stand out from the crowd in a job market swamped with qualified applicants? Present yourself as someone who is constantly working to improve their market value. |
Job Journal
April 25, 2010 |
Deciphering Job Ad Lingo Misinterpreting the language in job postings can cause missed opportunities and misdirected efforts. When reading employment ads, it's essential to understand the 'code' behind specific key words and the subtleties of an employer's hire expectations. |
Job Journal
July 9, 2006
Rich Heintz |
Rocket Science it's Not A stubborn percentage of jobseekers seem clueless when it comes to conducting a professional job search. Are you among them? |
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
October 29, 2006
Rich Heintz |
You May be Qualified, But What's Your Perceived Value? You might feel the need to spend lots of money on a professionally written resume or a well-known career counselor. Whether or not you actually need this help may be immaterial. |
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
February 17, 2008
Julia Hollister |
Staffing Agencies Staffing agencies offer inside track to a wealth of employment and training options. |
