| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
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
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
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 29, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
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
October 7, 2012 |
In a Tough Job Market, Soft Skills are Essential The skills employers value go well beyond technical expertise or your college degree, and it can improve your competitiveness to point out the `soft skills' you'd bring to a job. These valuable traits and abilities deserve a mention if you can back it up. |
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
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
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
November 6, 2005
Susan J. Ellis |
Volunteer Work Can Give Your Job Search a Boost Whether you're looking into a first career or interested in switching professions, volunteering can be a marvelous way to explore your options. |
Job Journal
February 12, 2006
Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
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
March 15, 2009
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Job Changes Increase Your Value With loyalty downsized, a broad range of experience is more prized. |
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
January 24, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Experienced Jobseekers Often Lose Their Edge in Interviews Experienced jobseekers can't afford a cavalier approach to interviews. |
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
September 18, 2005
Caron Golden |
The Clock is Ticking . . . If this is how your cover letter starts, start over. |
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
November 21, 2004
James Challenger |
Are You Defeating Yourself? When looking for a job, you need to put your best foot forward and do all you can to make a good impression on a prospective employer. |
Job Journal
April 18, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Don't Diminish Limited Experience Overcoming interviewers' concerns about a one-employer work record. |
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. |
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. |
Job Journal
July 6, 2008
James E. Challenger |
Considering a Job Change? Shifting jobs or entire careers is very risky business. Before you run off to join the circus, so to speak, spend some time and seriously evaluate your decision. Here are some guideposts to help you along the way. |
Job Journal
April 25, 2004
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: The Stealth Resume A new approach to applying for a job. |
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
February 25, 2007
James E. Challenger |
You Gotta Believe It's the jobseekers who appear capable and confident that get hired. |
Job Journal
July 4, 2010
Peter Weddle |
Career Pros: Your Best Resume is Incomplete For a standout resume, you might try this counterintuitive approach. |
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. |
Job Journal
July 2, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Negatives Are a no-no Interviewers look for job candidates with a positive, can-do attitude. |
Job Journal
January 15, 2006
Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks. |
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
October 30, 2005
John Challenger |
Career Pros: Countering a Checkered Past Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment records, but they should stop haunting themselves about any skeletons in their career closets. |
Job Journal
July 23, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Versatile Professional or Job Hopper? An individual with a job history showing several job experiences can be very attractive to an employer. The key is knowing when to jump and how to communicate what you accomplished at each company. |
Job Journal
August 27, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples. |
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
February 17, 2008
Julia Hollister |
Staffing Agencies Staffing agencies offer inside track to a wealth of employment and training options. |
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
September 11, 2005
James E. Challenger |
Know Thyself An honest self-appraisal is fundamental to finding a fulfilling career. |
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
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. |
Job Journal
August 22, 2004
James Challenger |
Career Pros: The Confidence Game Jobseekers often feel sensitive about their employment history, for various reasons. But for a successful job interview, you must be positive and confident. |
AskMen.com
Dimitri A.C. Ly |
Salary Negotiation Myths Here is the truth behind five salary negotiation myths that have kept honest workers from getting the remuneration they deserve. |
Job Journal
January 8, 2006
Rich Heintz |
Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Job Interview Don't hold your breath for a job offer after comments like these. |
Job Journal
March 12, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: You're a Service Provider Over the past decade or more, the relationship between employer and employee has changed significantly. Today, you'll go further by seeing yourself as an independent service provider. |
HBS Working Knowledge
April 25, 2005 |
Negotiating What You're Worth Should you be the first to mention money? What is your main goal in negotiating a salary raise? How do you prepare for negotiation obstacles? A negotiation expert gives tips in this article from the Harvard Management Communication Letter. |
Job Journal
June 20, 2004
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Overqualified and Unemployed Employers are leery of highly experienced, well-educated applicants. |
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
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. |
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 7, 2005
Robert Half |
Slam Dunk Your Next Interview Some helpful do's & don'ts towards a winning job interview. |
