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May 6, 2007 |
Jobwire Slowest job growth in two years... Another phony resume... Housing slowdown hurts relocations... Lower productivity in 2006... Video resumes at CareerBuilder.com... Alaska suffers real labor shortage .. On the job front...   |
Job Journal
December 11, 2011
John A. Challenger |
Job Market Recovery Slow but Steady Reading news stories about the struggling economy and the slow pace of job creation can give one the impression that hiring doesn't happen until a new job is created. But, in fact, employers hire millions every month regardless of the job count. |
Job Journal
July 16, 2006
Michael Kinsman |
Truth-Stretching Resumes Everybody knows you shouldn't tell lies, so why do so many jobseekers take this unnecessary risk? Here are some tips for people who want to shine on their resume without being dishonest. |
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
April 29, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
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. |
AskMen.com
Sunder Ramachandran |
The Pitfalls of Faking Your Resume Lying on their resume might be one of the dumbest -- and the most damaging -- things someone could do to their career. |
Job Journal
August 5, 2007
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Rampant Resume Fraud Have 46 million Americans lied on their resumes? |
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 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
November 20, 2005
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Is Your Job Search Too Passive? It may be time to get more proactive about your job search. Don't just send out resumes. Make things happen. |
Job Journal
May 28, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Don't Get Mouse-Trapped! Confining your job search to sitting in front of a computer is a strategy that virtually guarantees prolonged joblessness. |
Job Journal
March 10, 2013 |
Overcome the Stigma of Unemployment As if an extended period of joblessness weren't tough enough, the long-term unemployed must make an extra effort to show they're making good use of their `time off.' You may have lost your job, but you can't afford to lose your professional edge. |
Job Journal
January 24, 2010
Heather Eager |
Protecting Your Identity While Job Hunting Online Unwary jobseekers are especially vulnerable to identity thieves on the Internet. |
Job Journal
July 20, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Online Job Hunting Hints Making the most of online resources for finding employment. |
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. |
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
February 24, 2013 |
Quick Fix: Six Reasons Your Job Search is Failing It's not the economy. More likely, your difficulties can be resolved by addressing six aspects of your job search that are essential to an effective employment campaign. |
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
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 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. |
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
January 20, 2008 |
25 Favorites Looking back at the best content from 1100 editions of the Job Journal. |
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. |
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. |
IEEE Spectrum
June 2009
Prachi Patel |
Experts Expect Resume Fraud to Rise In an economic downturn, the temptation to pad CVs is strong |
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? |
CFO
August 1, 2005
Kris Frieswick |
Background Checks Worries about personnel integrity are creating a few worries of their own. Apart from the philosophical question of whether the practice violates an applicant's right to privacy, widespread use of elaborate background checks poses several problems for employers. |
Job Journal
November 20, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Are You Ready to Play Job Search Jeopardy? How sharp are your job-hunting skills? Here's a way to find out without risking rejection in the real world. |
Job Journal
August 24, 2008 |
Proliferation of Online Job Sites Overwhelms Jobseekers As more Americans find themselves unemployed, many turn to the growing number of websites listing job opportunities. While this is a good place to start, the Internet can easily be overused in a job hunt and may actually slow down the hiring process. |
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
February 12, 2006
Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
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
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. |
Job Journal
May 3, 2009 |
Reinvent Yourself Many jobseekers these days are confounded by the realization that they can't find the same type of work as they had previously. Here are some ways to redefine your strengths and establish a fresh career direction. |
Job Journal
April 22, 2012
Ford R. Meyers |
Career Pros: 'Spring Clean' Your Resume With the job market starting to blossom, it's time you gave your resume a spring cleaning. |
Job Journal
May 23, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Oldest Workers Remain Competitive In a labor market full of competition, the elders are holding their own. |
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. |
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 25, 2004
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
Job Journal
October 19, 2008
Carole Kanchier |
Proven Strategies Lead to Job-Search Success Leverage these proven job-search strategies and maneuver the best course to career success. |
Job Journal
March 20, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Basic Job-Search Building Blocks While some of these 13 job-hunting ideas will be old hat to some job seekers, they are worth repeating to anyone about to embark on that challenging journey to a new job. (first of three parts) |
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 |
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
June 12, 2011
John Challenger |
Career Pros: New Grads Need Aggressive Strategy The fierce competition for jobs demands an aggressive strategy to secure your first step on the career ladder. |
Job Journal
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. |
Job Journal
January 4, 2004
Michael Kinsman |
Is Your Background Blemished? Here's a creative approach to burying the truth. |
Job Journal
May 4, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Edit Your Resume Like a Pro How professional resume writers would improve your image. |
Job Journal
November 4, 2007
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Internet Insights Incorporating the Internet in your job search can be a boon or a bust. |
Entrepreneur
April 2006
Mark Henricks |
Check That Temp What you don't know about a temporary worker's shadowy past can hurt you. |
