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Job Journal
March 24, 2013
Peter Weddle |
Showcase the Write Stuff Good writing is becoming a rare commodity in Corporate America. And jobseekers who can demonstrate above-average English skills have a distinct advantage over the competition. Don't write off your job search with careless composition. |
Job Journal
July 22, 2012
Peter Weddle |
`Qualified' isn't what it used to be Simply being qualified for a position is no longer enough to get the attention of employers in today's job market. The abundance of high-quality candidates has raised the bar to a level that can only be reached by those who keep learning. |
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. |
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. |
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
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
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
March 16, 2008
Brenda Ferguson |
Career Pros: Cover Letters Send Wrong Message Are you making one of the three most common cover-letter mistakes? |
Entrepreneur
August 2003
Karen Axelton |
Desperate Measures Resume, schmesume. These days, job candidates are resorting to more creative methods. |
Job Journal
February 10, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Get Ready for a Recession How to keep your career on track through the coming recession. |
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September 16, 2007
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: A Resume Typo? Get Over it Your resume is about much bigger things than minuscule errors. |
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
April 29, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Scott Steinberg |
7 New Habits Of Highly Successful People Working professionals now live in a time of unprecedented change and disruption. Take the steps needed to create an open lane and vault yourself out ahead of the curve instead. |
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July 8, 2007
David Perry |
Your Resume Has Just 15 Seconds to Make a Good Impression Most recruiters and human resource managers spend less than 15 seconds on the first page of your resume. Here are some ideas to make your resume a must-read. |
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. |
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December 1, 2013
Craig Nathanson |
The Story Your Resume Can't Tell Your resume can get you in the door for an interview, but you need a compelling narrative to close the deal and get a job offer. |
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? |
AskMen.com
Ash Karbasfrooshan |
Control Your Online Identity When you are looking for work, you should be careful about what your employer might learn about you online... Will an MBA enable me to get a job that will make me happier?... |
PC Magazine
July 19, 2006
Davis D. Janowski |
Simply Hired This site should be your new first Web stop when looking for a job. |
Job Journal
January 28, 2007
Helen M. Scully |
10 Big Mistakes Jobseekers Make Among the most common maladies afflicting jobseekers is a lack of focus, which shows up in resumes with vague objectives and a scatter-shot approach to targeting employers. If you try to be an asset to all, you'll end up being hired by none. |
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
May 4, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Edit Your Resume Like a Pro How professional resume writers would improve your image. |
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. |
Fast Company
Gwen Moran |
5 Types Of Buzzwords That Are Killing Your Resume Stringing together sentences of meaningless words isn't fooling anyone, even if they sound good. |
Job Journal
February 12, 2006
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Job Journal
July 20, 2008
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Brazen Careerist: Online Job Hunting Hints Making the most of online resources for finding employment. |
Job Journal
September 7, 2008
Lindsey Novak |
Career Pros: The Etiquette of Rejection Rejection may be unavoidable, but rudeness is inexcusable. |
Job Journal
March 27, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Keys Worth Tapping for Better Resumes & Cover Letters Timeless pointers about the job search, resumes and cover letters, networking and interviewing. |
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
February 28, 2010
Peggy Klaus |
Career Pros: Are Your Soft Skills up to Snuff? Is your repertoire lacking some of these essential non-technical talents? |
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 25, 2004
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
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. |
Job Journal
March 23, 2008
Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: The Multiple Resume Myth An alternative to creating multiple versions of your resume. |
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November 30, 2008
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