Sending Your Resume and Cover Letters

When you apply via email, there are a couple of options. You can write your cover letter directly into an email message (the same rules for writing a proper letter and proofing it apply) and attach your resume (a MS Word attachment is best). Or, you... (More)

15 Items for Your Resume to Do List

Do you want to create a more "user friendly" resume to submit to recruiters and hiring authorities? Here are 15 suggestions for composing more compelling and targeted resumes.

What Motivates Companies to Hire You

Knowing what triggers a company's interest and quickly motivates them to sit up and take notice of you is powerful knowledge that you can use over and over again.

When Providing References Is a Challenge

Dear Joan: I am updating my resume and need some advice regarding references, should a prospective employer ask for them. I currently work for a 'toxic boss' who would retaliate and make my life miserable if it were known I was looking elsewhere.... (More)

The Flinch

What's a... - Four-letter word - You use every day - With no vowels - Not found in the dictionary - And when used correctly in negotiations will put dollars in your pocket every time?

Change Your Future

Are you focused on the past or the potential your future holds? Many people can't let go of something that happened A long time ago. Maybe it was a conversation you had, or didn't have. Maybe it was a project you should have taken, or one that you... (More)

Resume Mistakes Can Cost You the Job

Recently I was assisting an employer with the hiring process and reviewed many resumes that were sent in. I couldn't help but be concerned that so many people are not having any job search success because they are using a very poor resume to... (More)

Avoid a 3-Ring Circus with these New Interviewing Strategies

I referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the... (More)

How to Train Yourself for a New Job

If you've been looking for a job for any length of time, you'll notice there are many out there beyond your level of expertise. Why is that? Is it because of your education? Your lack of experience? If you want to move ahead in your career, sometimes... (More)

Use Your Resume to Negotiate Higher Salary

Most job seekers believe that salary negotiation starts once they have an offer in hand, but nothing could be farther from the truth. In fact, your resume can make the difference between negotiating at the top end of the salary range-or the bottom... (More)

Pesky Interview Questions

Carole Martin talks about those pesky interview questions that keep coming up. A lot of times, interviewers use questions that can feel intimidating or difficult to answer - fortunately Carole has some great in-sight in how to answer these questions... (More)

Five Steps to Boost Your Salary

Vicki Salemi gives "Five Steps to Boost Your Salary." Vicki's five tips will help you use proven ways to start the year with a greater income while being respectful to your company's bottom line.