What Recruiters Hate About Resumes And Cover Letters
Today, I'm going to share with you the awful truth about resumes and cover letters.Here it is: Most of them stink.That's not just my opinion, although I've read nearly 15,000 resumes and cover letters over the years and found glaring mistakes in about 85-90% of them.It's also the opinion of... Read More
Global Economy Creates Need For International Business Pros
The increasing globalization of business has created a demand for MBA graduates with a specialization in the international management of business. Many institutions, including several accredited universities, offer the opportunity to earn an international MBA online. Online International MBA programs are ideal if you are a working professional who may... Read More
Salary, Raises, & Perks: Negotiate to Get Paid What Youre Worth!
Salary negotiation requires preparation and good timing. It's important to determine your salary needs and research the market value for the job you want. Timing is critical for negotiation. Discussing salary requirements too early in the interview process can jeopardize your chances of getting the salary you deserve. Failure to... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: Good, But Summaries Are Smokin!
Since college I've been told that a resume ought to have an "objective statement" at the top. Maybe you've been told the same.I'm here to tell you somebody's been lying to you!Well, not necessarily, but maybe. Every resume has an objective, but not every resume has to have an objective... Read More
How to Pick the Best Career for You: Part 3
Marketing-with-Intent precisely drives you to your target and with greater speed because you are using the right mode of transportation, an accurate compass and a clear vision of where you're headed. You'll differentiate yourself from your competition by using the right vehicle to uncover the best career for you. Finding... Read More
Three Tips for Successful Networking
I generally shy away from using the word "networking" when it comes to our business. As professional "headhunters", we are constantly practicing and performing the art of networking in our daily operations. Many only consider the subject of networking when they are either seeking a new job or seeking new... Read More
Seeking Knowledge Will Give You Power
What are you interested in? We all have a passion for something. So, what is your passion?Are you actively seeking information about your passion? Knowledge, providing it is correct knowledge, will increase your power.In this century there is an increasing demand for experts in so many fields. Everything is becoming... Read More
How to Know if You Are in the Right Career
Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If you are like most people you have. Did you know that 80% of people are currently misemployed? They are either underemployed, not happy with their current position or not fairly compensated for their skill and/or function set. If so many... Read More
Dissatisfied With Work? Perhaps Its You
Just about every month, there's a new research report detailing the seemingly higher and higher degree of worker dissatisfaction. Whether it's a Gallup poll or a Conference Board report, the results are strikingly similar -- workers are becoming more and more dissatisfied with their work.While the majority of "reasons" for... Read More
How To Create A Winning Impression In Your New Job
Congratulations! You've just been appointed to your new job. Now the real work begins.It is important from the beginning to convince your new employers that, in selecting you, they have made the right choice.* Demonstrate that you are highly-motivated and eager to get started.* Discuss your duties and responsibilities; and... Read More
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Career Killers to Avoid
Many professionals and managers are so involved in day-to-day crises... Read More
Free Resume Template: What Makes a Good One?
You can drown in the "free resume examples," "free resume... Read More
Analysing Adverts for the Creative Response
The fundamental rule is: if you are going to apply... Read More
Thank-You Notes: An Integral Part of Your Career Design
There is one little practice that is vital to generating... Read More
It Takes Time
The story goes that after one of Ludwig van Beethoven's... Read More
The 10 Second Window of Opportunity, Resume Hour Glass
Do you know that a hiring manager just spends 10... Read More
Becoming A Police Officer Just Became Easier
As many law enforcement candidates can vouch for, taking the... Read More
Hey, You Cant Ask Me That! (How to Respond to Inappropriate Job Interview Questions)
I received the following questions from a visitor to my... Read More
Take the Personal Out of the Workplace: Leave Your Troubles at the Door!
Bringing your emotional baggage into the work place is inappropriate... Read More
Yesterdays Project Manager is Todays Project Engineer
The rapid growth of technology, greater exposure to knowledge, higher... Read More
Ten Great Careers That Don?t Require A Four Year Degree
One of the great myths associated with the "American Dream"... Read More
Interview Thank-You Letters
The number one etiquette tip for interviews is writing a... Read More
Job Hunting Tips: Organizing Your Attack
Looking for work is an energy-devouring ordeal, often leading to... Read More
Job Search - Understand Employers
Think like an employerTo be successful in your job search... Read More
The Springtime of Your Career
Rick Jarow, author of Creating the Work You Love, introduced... Read More
What To Do When Your Boss Is a Butthead
I've never worked for a boss I didn't like or... Read More
After Your Interview - What Must You Do Next?
Other than actually landing the interview itself and living through... Read More
Franchising Offers NO Guarantees --
You have to ask --- IS a FRANCHISE FOR YOU?There... Read More
What Did You Say?
My table-mates introduced themselves as the reciprocal protocol began. We... Read More
Career Success: Don?t Be Caught With Your Pants Down
Do you want to know how to jump-start your professional... Read More
The 10-Step Resume Critique
Your resume will generally receive a 15- to 30-second scan... Read More
4 Tips for Making Successful Job Offers
The interviews are completed, the paperwork is all filled out... Read More
Career Transitions: Creating Complementary Careers in a Day
Down-sized? Outsourced? Burned-out? Wizened up? That's what I said. Wizened... Read More
The Career Athlete: What It Takes to Manage Your Career
Managing your career, just like managing your life, requires preparation... Read More
Petite Modeling: is There a Career for You?
PEtite modeling is a tough industry to break into. Especially... Read More
One Cover Letter Secret You Cant Afford To Miss
Suppose you were the hiring manager, your desk piled high... Read More
Networking Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
'Fear of rejection' is the major reason why individuals looking... Read More
Job Interviews: Answering Whats Your Greatest Weakness?
Many interview guides advise candidates to answer the common "What's... Read More
Petite Modeling: What Should You Wear to Your First modeling Photo Shoot?
If you're looking into making the petite modeling industry your... Read More
Theres No Need to Pad Your Resume
It seems like a good idea, harmless in fact. Your... Read More
Moving From A Weekend Hobby To Career In The Arts
Building a career as an artist takes hard work. Because... Read More
Sample Resume Objectives: What They All Tend To Miss
Sample resume objectives. When a harried and possibly panicked job... Read More
Career Success Through Self-Marketing
Marketing shouldn't be limited to advertising companies. Finding a job... Read More
Hair Dressing as a Career
Since the world started hair has been a very important... Read More
5 Steps to Standing Out Above the Crowd at Work
Do you feel like one in a million at work... Read More
What Exactly Online Recruitment Agencies Do?
Any online recruitment agency can help you to submit for... Read More
How To Become A Computer Consultant
Have you ever wanted to become a computer consultant, but... Read More
Telecommuting Cover Letters
Question: How do I market myself online?Answer: With a stellar... Read More
Mastering the Job Interview - 5 Tips to Make Yourself Irresistible to the Interviewer
So you've figured out, more or less what you want... Read More
Skilled Mechanic Wage Study Review
Well what is a good mechanic worth these days? You... Read More
3 Questions No Job Seeker Ever Wants To Be Asked?
Employer and interviewers expect you to answer tough question during... Read More
We Rejected Your Résumé Today
Hi, I am Mr. Employer.Even though you think I can... Read More
4 Tips for Making Successful Job Offers
The interviews are completed, the paperwork is all filled out... Read More
Gray Hair, Black Prospects
If you're reading this article, I'm sure I don't have... Read More
Certification for Freelancers and Home-Based Business Owners
When we think of technical certification, most of us think... Read More
Searching for an IT Job
Looking for an IT job is one of the easiest... Read More
Smokin? Up a Storm: Clothing, Smokers, and the Job Interview
You're nervous. You're so nervous that you crave a smoke.... Read More
The 7 Tough Job Interview Questions That Can Make or Break You - and How to Answer Them
Some interview questions are asked so frequently that they've become... Read More
Practice Speaking
For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any... Read More
Do More than Expected to Get Ahead
One of the best things you can do to increase... Read More
Get Your Dream Job!
Anyone who is a jobseeker knows that looking for a... Read More
Writing Powerful Resumes ? 10 Golden Rules
Your resume is your sales letter. It may not get... Read More
Effective Resumes
A resume is normally the first contact point between an... Read More
What is Mystery Shopping, and Can You Really Get Paid to Shop?
Mystery shoppers visit businesses "disguised as normal customers," and do... Read More
Experience Hear-See-Do
Research indicates that we retain only 10% of what we... Read More
Ten Courses Of Study If You Want To Be Your Own Boss
For many Americans, an important component of the American Dream... Read More
When Should You Update Your Job Skills?
With the U.S. economy still slumping and unemployment numbers barely... Read More
7 Steps to Interviews that Win the Job
These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The... Read More
10 Ways to Speed-Up Your Job Search Effort
Today everyone knows at least one person who has lost... Read More
Five Powerful Tips for Interns
Interning is about more than earning money during summer break.... Read More
Careers In The Advertising Business Internet Marketing Style
So you are interested in seeking a job with an... Read More
Power Resumes ? Writing Your Objectives
A powerful resume starts with a good statement of objective.... Read More
Reinvent Your Career In Five Simple Steps
The phrase "reinventing yourself" seems to be popping up all... Read More
What To Do When HR Calls...
Generally, when you present yourself as a prospective candidate for... Read More
Looking for Work in All the Wrong Places
The Question: After identifying a potential employer, I get contact... Read More
The Chicken or the Egg?
Even before I checked my calendar on Monday... Read More
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