21 Ways to Improve Your Resume

Your resume is critical to your job search success. It must be a highly effective resume to capture the employer's attention in today's market. Here's what employers recommend, based on a national survey conducted with 600 Hiring Managers.

Networking Through Professional Organizations

There are many reasons for attending industry-related meetings and joining organizations or community groups. Participation in organized groups allows us to benefit by learning from the experiences of others, continue our education through... (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)

Beware of Over Dependence on Email

Email is a wonderful thing. The "send" button is a magic link to instant communication worldwide. But beware of over-reliance on this wondrous medium. Assuming that every server works flawlessly and spam filters sift out only true spam is dangerous... (More)

Myth of the 10 Minute Resume

Anytime you're promised something within a short time, you must ask yourself if it sounds too easy. Often services or tools that offer quick completions of your career documents are nothing more than a list of facts that you enter! You went to school... (More)

Transition Back Into the Workplace

Admit it, you may not be sure how to start your job search, or what are the most effective job search techniques. Sometimes you aren't even sure exactly what career or job you want to do now. Many women want to restart a career after beginning a... (More)

Can You Attract a New Job

Ever had a new job just sort of fall into your lap? I'll bet it's happened at least once to you or someone you know. Perhaps you got a phone call from an old friend who referred you to a hiring manager. Or an email from a relative urging you to apply... (More)

How to Deal With Your Boss

Terry Arndt discusses the 5 different types of bosses and introduces new strategies on how to deal with the boss that you may have.

Cover Letter Blunders and Pitfalls

Heather Eagar discusses the major cover letter blunders and how they can affect your chances of getting hired.

Everyday Leadership - It's an Inside Job

Marshall Brown discusses the importance of taking on leadership roles within the workplace. He provides 5 helpful "leadership in action" tips.

Job Hunting - Go Google Yourself

Kevin Donlin discusses how a number of hiring managers now research google for information on potential candidates before making a job offer.

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)