If you’re updating your resume, or even starting a new one, you know there are certain elements to include. However, keep in mind that there are also some things that need to be left out. When writing your resume, tell the truth. Though it’s tempting to want to stretch the truth, lying is a big…
When you’re searching for jobs, knowing where to apply can be challenging. Sometimes using online job boards or local networking events can seem overwhelming, especially if you have an idea of where you’d like to work. If this is the case, finding companies you’d like to work for is a great first step in resume…
You’ve got a great resume – finally. But now you have to finish your job search by distributing your resume so that employers and recruiters actually see it. Following are some useful resume distribution tips to ensure you get your resume into the hands of the right recruiters and human resource departments. Post your resume…
For many people, the answer to the question, “Do you like your job?” changes depending on what day you ask. Maybe you can relate to this see-saw of emotions when it comes to your 9-to-5. So how does an employee know when it’s really, truly time to move on—and not a temporary sentiment that will…
When you’re separating from the military after years of service, it can be daunting to look for a civilian job. Sure, you’ve got experience that most other job seekers don’t. (Has any other applicant jumped out of an airplane in the middle of the night? I don’t think so.) But the question is, how do…
How *Not* To Start Your Cover Letter On a weekly basis any hiring manager probably receives between 50 to well probably hundreds of resumes and cover letters. The key is to catch their attention from the start and the best place to do that is in your cover letter. So I am going to tell…
Finding a new job during a recession can be a difficult undertaking. Employers are reluctant to hire new people when they may be facing layoffs down the road. Whether you are one of the people that may be subject to a lay off, or if you just want to find a different job, posting your…
You already know that having an effective resume is an important part of finding a job. What you may not realize is that the higher the stakes, the more vital it is to have a good resume. Executive-level jobs are harder to find and generally have more competition, so an attention-getting executive resume can make the difference…
When preparing for an interview there a certain questions that you can guarantee will be asked and there’s no reason not to have an answer ready. Not only is it a good idea to have an answer prepared to these top 3 interview questions, but make sure you are comfortable giving your response. Practice your…
If you are debating having your resume professionally rewritten you’ll be pleased to learn that the fee for such services may be tax deductible. Expenses may be itemized on Schedule A and according to IRS Publication 529, resume services are a qualifying job search expense. However, in order to deduct expenses, there are three conditions…
When your boss gets fired, you might panic that you are the next victim but sometimes having your boss fired, especially if he or she wasn’t a pro, is the best thing that could happen to you (and to the company as a whole). When a manager is given the sack, this usually suggests that…
You may be forewarned—or you may be surprised when you first walk in. There they are: a panel of people waiting to interview you for a job. Your first instinct may be to panic; not only do you have to impress one interviewer, but several of them! But there are definite advantages to being interviewed…