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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. |
CIO April 2, 2008 Mark Cummuta |
10 Secrets for Searching for a Job During a Recession Focusing your efforts on jobs in growing industries and demonstrating how your work has generated revenue are just two simple ways to distinguish yourself from the rest of the job seekers competing for positions in a down economy. |
Job Journal April 29, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
Job Journal January 15, 2006 Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks. |
Job Journal April 25, 2004 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
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 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. |
Inc. February 2007 Jennifer Gill |
Smart Questions for Your Hiring Manager Your HR manager is hounding you to green-light some new hires - but don't move too fast. According to a recent survey, more than half of all job seekers lie on their resumes. Here's how to determine whether you've really found the right person for the job. |
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. |
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 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. |
Job Journal May 27, 2007 Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors. |
Job Journal October 1, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Search Tips for First-Timers What today's first-time jobseekers need to know to compete with more seasoned applicants. |
Job Journal February 12, 2006 Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
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 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 April 18, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Don't Diminish Limited Experience Overcoming interviewers' concerns about a one-employer work record. |
CFO September 1, 2004 Karen Bannan |
Revenge of the Nerds' Bosses To the dismay of caterers and foosball vendors everywhere, the IT gravy train came grinding to a halt. Now, with technology spending growing again, we must avoid the hiring mistakes of the dot-com boom. |
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 March 9, 2008 |
What Employers Really Want 'Soft skills' and personal values often matter more to an employer than accomplishments and experience. Here are some examples from Getting the Job You Really Want, now in its fifth edition. |
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 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 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 July 25, 2010 Peter Weddle |
Come As You Aren't Looking for work may never be the same as it was before the recession. Instead of job hunting as we were, we must now look for a job as we need to be. To find success in the new job market, we must always be changing, always growing. |
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. |
AskMen.com July 17, 2015 Michael Wilczak |
Talent Pool Advantages How being part of a 'talent pool' can help you land your dream job. Talent pools are playing a much larger role in hiring practices than ever before. Companies are now looking for great candidates proactively and not just looking to fill jobs as they open. |
Job Journal February 29, 2004 Paul R. Huard |
The Job Interview: Errant Attitudes Doom Clueless Candidates Here are some classic examples of what not to say during a job interview. |
AskMen.com October 20, 2003 Ash Karbasfrooshan |
How To Hire The Best Person The difficulty in hiring someone at your company is that you are effectively placing a wager on someone that you do not know. Here's a simple checklist to make sure that you hire the best candidate. |
Job Journal June 20, 2004 Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Overqualified and Unemployed Employers are leery of highly experienced, well-educated applicants. |
Job Journal August 26, 2007 Natalie Ostrom |
Create Your Own Brand of Excellence Companies spend millions of dollars to create an image and impression recognizable by consumers. Why not apply the same concept to your job search? Here's how to create an image or 'brand' that communicates your value to prospective employers. |
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 January 27, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Elevate Your Standing With Employers Accepting the label of "jobseeker" can leave you stuck in a bottomless pool of applicants. Those who rise to the top get employers' attention by being something more than a someone simply looking for work. |
Job Journal February 17, 2008 Julia Hollister |
Staffing Agencies Staffing agencies offer inside track to a wealth of employment and training options. |
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 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. |
AskMen.com Sunder Ramachandran |
Providing References 101 Ultimately, a stock of good professional references can elevate a suitable candidate to a top choice. So here are some things you should know about dropping names on your resume. |
Job Journal April 15, 2007 Selena Dehne |
Bouncing Back from Rejection Here are some strategies to help you move on with your confidence intact. |
Job Journal May 11, 2008 Tony Beshara |
Top Ten Mistakes in the Initial Interview Ten ways that job candidates most frequently fall short of getting a job offer. |
Job Journal March 16, 2008 Brenda Ferguson |
Career Pros: Cover Letters Send Wrong Message Are you making one of the three most common cover-letter mistakes? |
AskMen.com March 8, 2001 Armando Gomez |
Being Overqualified: You're Too Good For The Job Being overqualified is the perfect example of a catch-22; you need qualifications to get a job, but having too many is a problem... |
Job Journal February 22, 2009 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Avoid Getting Screened Out Tell the truth, but not the whole truth, to avoid getting screened out. |
Job Journal September 18, 2005 Caron Golden |
The Clock is Ticking . . . If this is how your cover letter starts, start over. |
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 November 14, 2010 |
Warm Up for the Hot Seat Landing an interview these days leaves some applicants wilting under the pressure. |
Job Journal August 7, 2011 Peter Weddle |
Who Gets Hired by Employers Today? Talent is not a test score or an extraordinary skill. It is the capacity for excellence, which is an attribute of every human being. And employers want to hire those who they believe can and will excel at performing their responsibilities. |
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 March 25, 2012 Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: 5 Keys to a Killer Cover Letter A letter accompanying your resume may strike you as a meaningless formality, but it's an important step toward being considered a top candidate. |
Job Journal June 5, 2005 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: How to Parlay Your Pay Strong salary talk in the initial interview can be a deal breaker, so patience is a virtue -- and a good strategy. Here are some ways to "dodge the dollar question." |
Job Journal May 28, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Don't Get Mouse-Trapped! Confining your job search to sitting in front of a computer is a strategy that virtually guarantees prolonged joblessness. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2011 Bogan & Doss |
Instinct or Intention? You need to hire, train and manage team members, both advisors and staff, to drive a firm's success and profitability. |