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July 16, 2006
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Truth-Stretching Resumes Everybody knows you shouldn't tell lies, so why do so many jobseekers take this unnecessary risk? Here are some tips for people who want to shine on their resume without being dishonest.   |
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January 4, 2004
Michael Kinsman |
Is Your Background Blemished? Here's a creative approach to burying the truth. |
Job Journal
November 18, 2007
Michael Kinsman |
A Little Lie can be a Big Mistake The temptation to lie on your resume or job application can be considerable. Why not improve your chances by claiming a degree you never earned? But all too often, lying proves to be a futile 'fix' with far worse repercussions than the truth. |
AskMen.com
Sunder Ramachandran |
The Pitfalls of Faking Your Resume Lying on their resume might be one of the dumbest -- and the most damaging -- things someone could do to their career. |
Job Journal
August 10, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Put an End to Resume Lies If you've lied to get where you are, it's not too late for redemption. |
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
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
April 22, 2012
Ford R. Meyers |
Career Pros: 'Spring Clean' Your Resume With the job market starting to blossom, it's time you gave your resume a spring cleaning. |
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
April 29, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement. |
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
June 3, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Tap Dancing to Get Your Foot in the Door Resumes are rarely successful on their own. Here are some alternative strategies. |
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 5, 2007
Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Rampant Resume Fraud Have 46 million Americans lied on their resumes? |
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. |
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. |
Job Journal
April 13, 2008
Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: Developing All-Star References Good references can become MVPs in your search for work. |
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
April 19, 2009
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Company Recruiters Can Help You Company recruiters are often overlooked as knowledgeable counselors. |
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
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
December 3, 2006
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Ripped-Off Resumes Unscrupulous applicants cut and paste someone else's resume. |
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. |
Investment Advisor
November 2007
Angela Herbers |
Draft Picks One of the most difficult tasks in the area of human capital management for independent advisors is screening and interviewing potential employees. Here are eight specific questions to ask. |
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 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
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
January 29, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: HR Managers Can Help You HR managers are excellent sources of information about the company at which you want to get a job. So why not turn them into a source of information for your entire job search? |
Job Journal
June 24, 2007
Selena Dehne |
The Write Way to Interview Here are some fail-safe strategies to avoid drawing a blank on an interview question. |
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
June 15, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: New Job Hunting Insights Smack-your-head "of course!" advice on winning a job offer, from the book What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here? |
Job Journal
July 30, 2006
Michael Kinsman |
Acing the Interview Ten tough job-interview questions and how to best respond to them.. |
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
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
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
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. |
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
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
February 26, 2014 |
Get Your Dream Job With These 20 Resume-Perfecting Tips Use the following 20 tips to make sure your resume stands out from the pack. |
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
November 20, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Are You Ready to Play Job Search Jeopardy? How sharp are your job-hunting skills? Here's a way to find out without risking rejection in the real world. |
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 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
July 20, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Online Job Hunting Hints Making the most of online resources for finding employment. |
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
February 12, 2006
Elizabeth Scheibner |
Getting Noticed How to craft attention-getting resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes. |
Job Journal
December 2, 2007
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Five Ways to Flub an Interview Here are five mistakes a lot of people make -- even people who are great at doing interviews. |
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
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
January 20, 2008 |
25 Favorites Looking back at the best content from 1100 editions of the Job Journal. |
