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Job Journal February 7, 2010 John Challenger |
The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you. |
Job Journal February 12, 2006 Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
Job Journal April 8, 2007 David E. Perry |
Will Your Resume Get More Than a Glance? Your resume is your personal emissary. Take the time to write a resume that is first rate. |
Job Journal May 27, 2007 Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Resume Myths Blindly accepting these resume myths may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to tailor your resume to a specific job. |
Job Journal July 10, 2005 James E. Challenger |
The `Goal' Standard Have you wondered how to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? Here are some ways to package yourself as a goal-oriented employee, something employers find irresistible. |
Job Journal January 25, 2009 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: A More Compelling Resume The secret is to see your best attributes from an employer's perspective. |
Job Journal July 24, 2005 Elizabeth Scheibner |
Is Your Resume up to Par? While a good resume can't guarantee you a job, a bad resume can ruin your chances of getting your foot in the door. Here's how to ensure your resume is a cut above the competition. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
What Employers Look For In A Resume You've probably written more than one resume in your life, but you can always improve upon it. Writing a winning resume isn't just about putting your best foot forward, it's about putting the correct details onto the page. |
Job Journal June 17, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: First Resume Needs Employer Focus A lack of experience needn't put you at a loss for words. |
Job Journal January 15, 2006 Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks. |
Job Journal September 18, 2005 Caron Golden |
The Clock is Ticking . . . If this is how your cover letter starts, start over. |
Job Journal May 3, 2009 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Prepare to Tout Accomplishments A job interview is no place to be humble about your accomplishments. |
Fast Company Christine Ryan Jyoti |
9 Resume Mistakes That Might Cost You A Job While good old paper may seem passe in the digital age, LinkedIn hasn't completely replaced the old-fashioned resume. |
Job Journal August 20, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Why You Aren't Getting Job Offers Over and over, jobseekers make the same complaint: Why don't employers call me after I send a resume? The answer may surprise you. |
Job Journal April 20, 2008 Denise Leo |
Career Pros: Focus on Employer's Needs The employer's perspective should be applied to each stage of your job search. |
Job Journal July 4, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Career Pros: Your Best Resume is Incomplete For a standout resume, you might try this counterintuitive approach. |
Job Journal April 18, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Don't Diminish Limited Experience Overcoming interviewers' concerns about a one-employer work record. |
Job Journal April 25, 2004 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
CIO December 4, 2007 Debra Feldman |
How to Create and Execute an Employer-Centric Job Search Strategy Job seekers at all levels are going about their searches all wrong. Instead of sending out resumes willy-nilly, they need to focus their effort on the employers who will be most receptive to hiring them. |
AskMen.com Armando Gomez |
The Importance of a Good Resume Whether you call it a curriculum vitae, a cv, or a resume, it is one of the major selling points of your professional portfolio. |
AskMen.com Eric Santos |
Job Application Tips Don't let your resume get thrown in the trash. Here's how to stand out when applying for a job |
Job Journal August 1, 2010 Deborah Brown-Volkman |
Career Pros: Do Resumes Drive You Crazy? Answers to the most common concerns that keep it from being completed. |
Job Journal November 9, 2008 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Job-Winning Ways for Older Workers The biggest obstacles for older workers are self-imposed. |
Job Journal August 7, 2005 Robert Half |
Slam Dunk Your Next Interview Some helpful do's & don'ts towards a winning job interview. |
Job Journal July 8, 2007 David Perry |
Your Resume Has Just 15 Seconds to Make a Good Impression Most recruiters and human resource managers spend less than 15 seconds on the first page of your resume. Here are some ideas to make your resume a must-read. |
Job Journal October 21, 2007 Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Resume Rules Not Made to be Broken Here are the six most violated rules among the resumes that people send to me to review: And if you think your resume is an exception to the rule, you're wrong. |
AskMen.com October 17, 2002 Ian Harrison |
What To Avoid In Your Resume People want to know how to make a major career move and how to devise a business plan but at the end of the day, they know that the resume is the first key to success. Rather than going over what to put in this important document, here is a list of what to avoid. |
Job Journal September 22, 2013 Ford R. Myers |
Give Your Resume a Fresh Review If you haven't updated or reviewed your resume in awhile, don't put it off any longer. Here are some mistakes you might be making. |
Job Journal January 4, 2004 Michael Kinsman |
Is Your Background Blemished? Here's a creative approach to burying the truth. |
Job Journal March 4, 2007 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Everyone Needs a Resume Don't let your ego sabotage solid job-seeking strategies. Even C-level executives need a resume. |
Job Journal May 4, 2008 Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Edit Your Resume Like a Pro How professional resume writers would improve your image. |
Job Journal March 23, 2008 Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: The Multiple Resume Myth An alternative to creating multiple versions of your resume. |
Job Journal October 23, 2011 Scott Brown |
Overqualified? When jobs are scarce, some talented workers are forced to pursue openings that don't measure up to their real skill level. While employers tend to dismiss them as "overqualified," there are ways to mitigate concerns over having too much of a good thing. |
Job Journal December 1, 2013 Craig Nathanson |
The Story Your Resume Can't Tell Your resume can get you in the door for an interview, but you need a compelling narrative to close the deal and get a job offer. |
AskMen.com Jasper Anson |
The Perfect Resume It's up to you to win the job, but here are some tips to help you create a perfect resume that can get you the interview. |
AskMen.com Armando Gomez |
Perfecting Your Resume When searching for that dream job, you have to prepare yourself right from the beginning of the search -- the resume. |
Job Journal April 30, 2006 James E. Challenger |
The Aggressive Job Search Looking for something that will give you an edge in the job market -- and get you in front of more potential employers? Here are some suggestions. |
Job Journal December 11, 2005 Rich Heintz |
Jobseekers Face Rude Reality Anyone who has ever been on the job-search trail -- especially for a prolonged time -- knows you have to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive. |
Job Journal November 20, 2005 Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Is Your Job Search Too Passive? It may be time to get more proactive about your job search. Don't just send out resumes. Make things happen. |
Job Journal September 17, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: A Humble Guide to Bragging Whether it's to get hired or to get promoted, learn how to toot your own horn without hitting a sour note. |
Job Journal October 2, 2011 Peter Weddle |
The Smarter Resume Most resumes fail to get the attention necessary to win an interview. So, what does it take to stand out from the crowd in a job market swamped with qualified applicants? Present yourself as someone who is constantly working to improve their market value. |
Job Journal December 5, 2004 Deirdre O'Shea |
Refurbish Your Resume Just doing a few things differently will put you ahead of 95 percent of the other applicants who aren't willing to put in the extra effort to rethink their resume. |
AskMen.com Jasper Anson |
The Perfect Cover Letter A resume might carry more weight for final hiring, but a good cover letter will always get your resume read. |
Job Journal March 21, 2004 Julia Hollister |
Is Your Strategy Outdated? Last year's resume may not be the best way of presenting yourself to win the job you want in 2004. Here's a basic list of what's in and what's out this year for savvy jobseekers. |
Job Journal December 3, 2006 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Ripped-Off Resumes Unscrupulous applicants cut and paste someone else's resume. |
Job Journal February 24, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Who Are You Again? Today's employers are inundated with applications for every open position, so jobseekers have to find ways to stay on the radar of overworked recruiters. |
CIO April 2, 2013 Rich Hein |
IT Career Tips to Avoid the Job Hopper Label Is being considered a job hopper the kiss of death for job seekers or is it the new norm? It all depends on the underlying reasons and how it's presented. |
Fast Company Lisa Rangel |
10 Assumptions You Make That Kill Your Resume You should check that you aren't following these commonly held, but false, myths. |
Job Journal March 14, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Bogus Resume is a Loser's Bet A resume with inflated accomplishments could blow up in your face. |