Professional Resume Writers Are Like Car Mechanics: There Are Good Ones And Not So Good Ones…

A heated discussion about using or not using professional resume writers yielded some interesting trends in the job-seeker community. While opinions varied immensely, trends persisted across all shades of the spectrum.

Gaps In Employment: Minimize Damage With These Simple Ideas

Having a gap in employment dates often raises red flags with recruiters and hiring managers. There are things one can do to minimize potential damage.

Working With Recruiters: How Agencies Operate And What You Should Know

Whether you are looking for a full-time or a contract job, you are bound to come across recruiting agencies. There are things you should know about how recruiters operate, which will help you maximize the relationship potential.

Hope: The Most Popular Excuse For Doing… Nothing

Hoping to get a job without acting on it is like having a long term career plan based on winning a lottery on a non-purchased ticket.

Inefficiencies In Job Search Can Result In A Job Search Career

Resume is just a tool to get you face time with the company. You could spend 12 hours a day sending it out, but unless it reaches the right person, your efforts are as good as none. Use your job search time efficiently!

When Job Search Is Your Job

Looking for a job is a full-time job. You need to be organized, plan well, check your progress, and be accountable for your actions. The Job Search Job is your job!

Put Your Resume To Work While You Are Sleeping!

One of the many modern day conveniences is the ability to search for jobs online. Candidates can be as particular about defining search criteria as they want. And resumes can be put to work even when their owners are sound asleep!

Ghostbusters… Ahem… Job Search Myth-Busters

Drinking eight glasses of water per day will get you the job of cooking eggs with cellphones, and other myths surrounding job search.

CPA, CFA, PMP, MSCE? Certifications Today – Are They Worth It?

To CPA or not? To PMP or not? To MCSE or not? The list goes on, but your options are quite different depending on the field.

Start With A Blank Page

Your entire job application is about these: 1) They have a vacancy. 2) You are the right candidate. 3) Here is why.