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Stephen Van Vreede - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
The short story is that I have an MBA in Marketing from Villanova University and a dual B.S. degree in Finance & Logistics from the University of Maryland. I am a certified professional résumé writer (CPRW) and a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). As I mentioned, I paid my dues in the corporate world eventually running a large-scale call center for a major truck rental company, and ... [More]
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- Making the Switch - Tips For Veterans to Remember When Transitioning Into the Corporate World
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] For thousands of men and women who have spent years serving their country in the armed forces, they often struggle with transitioning from the military into private and corporate enterprise. In continuing the spirit of Veterans Day, here are some guidelines for helping these individuals making this switch to avoid common job search mistakes.
- Employers - Let the Cover Letter Do the Work For You
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] These days, whenever employers post a job opening, their inboxes are flooded with responses from a variety of job seekers with varying levels of education and experience. Needless to say, it is an ordeal for employers to weed through the pool of candidates to find not only someone who is qualified for the position but also who fits in with the corporate atmosphere.
- Tired of Reading the Job Hunting Tea Leaves?
[Business:Careers-Employment] In this age of endless information, it can be especially difficult for job seekers, who are already facing a tough job market, to decipher through all the code and figure out what options will work best for them. The basic concept of a job search hasn't really changed; it's just the tools that have. And with so many possibilities, job seekers can eat up their entire day just figuring out which ones are feasible and best for them.
- The Human Voice and the Resume
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Just when I think perhaps I have heard everything, particularly when it comes to resume advice, someone has to go and put something out there that seems to come from left field. The flavor of the moment now seems to be: human-ness, making your resume sound more "human."
- Four Ways to Know That Your Recruiter is Just Not That Into You
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] I have a lot of advice when it comes to working with recruiters, but today I want to focus on 4 tell-tale signs that a recruiter is just not that into you. Kind of like dating, if you are seeing these signs, you need to move on. When it comes to working with recruiters, playing the field is a good idea.
- Why Group Job Hunting Doesn't Work
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] For those of you who are familiar with the work that I do (career coaching, resume writing, and promoter of the group job hunting concept), my title probably seems a bit surprising. After all, how can one of the biggest fans of group job hunting claim that there are times when it doesn't work?
- Why the Interviewer's Social Media and Online Image is Important Too
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Social-Media] We've heard so much lately about the importance of the online image of job seekers and why it is imperative for them to clean up their reputations before any potential employer searches them out. Niche businesses have even cropped up to help with this process and to turn a negative image into a more positive one.
- The Changing Nature of Employment
[Business:Careers-Employment] More and more companies are hiring contractors instead of actual employees. Why is this so and what does that mean for me?
- Handling Distractions During Your Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] As I work with job seekers of all levels and across multiple industries, I have come to realize that they all have one thing in common: They are all human. "Well, that's obvious," you may say. But what I mean by that is that they are all faced with distractions that can prevent them from conducting an effective job search.
- Always an Interview, Never an Offer?
[Business:Careers-Employment] For some reason, lately I have been meeting up with several job seekers who have all had the same dilemma: many interviews without an offer. When I say "many," I mean anywhere from 5 to 7 within a 3-month period. By and large, that is a good amount of interviews for this economy, and if you are obtaining this many without getting to an offer, it may be time to take stock.
- Social Media and the Employment Disconnect
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Lately I've noticed an interesting trend when it comes to social media and the employment process. Everyone in the hiring world seems to have something they need, be it a job seeker looking for a job or a hiring pro looking to fill a position, and from both sides, I keep hearing that there is no one out there to fulfill these needs. Somehow there aren't enough jobs, and yet when there are jobs, there aren't people to fill them. How can that be?
- De-Humanizing the Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Spend about 30 seconds (or less) perusing the latest job search advice, and you will no doubt come across statements like the following: "A job search is nothing more than a marketing campaign with you being the product." "An effective job seeker in today's market understands the power of personal branding."
- Resume Advice Contradictions - Why Job Seekers Are Frustrated
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Resume advice. It's everywhere lately. Honestly, there's so much of it that a job seeker would have to work hard not to be bombarded by it. Do this. Don't do that. Make sure you have this. Make sure you don't have that.
- Don't "Go Green" For Your Job Search - Be an Energy Hog
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Going green in your job search can seriously hurt your chances of landing a good opportunity. So be an energy hog to find the job you desire.
- Should Job Seekers Become Business Owners Instead?
[Business:Career-Advice] Across the blogosphere last week, there was some buzz surrounding the declaration by a well-known Internet marketer that job seekers should just quit the job search and start their own company instead. The reaction among career support professionals was mixed. Some loved the advice. Others hated it. And many others fell somewhere in between.
- The Dysfunctional Job Search - Why it Sometimes Works
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] If you are reading this post, that already tells me that you are somewhat savvy. You either spend time on various social networking sites or are just a fan of blogs and enjoy gathering as much info as you can. If that is the case, then you have probably been bombarded lately with the plethora of job search advice. What to do, what not to do, where to go, who to follow, etc.-the amount of advice is overwhelming.
- Why Can't I Write a Decent Resume or Cover Letter?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] So there you are...staring at the Microsoft Word page. Maybe it is just a fresh document, or maybe you are trying out one of Word's overused resume/letter templates. You've read up on all the "rules," the plethora of do's and don'ts. You think you have a pretty good handle on how a resume and cover letter should be put together. After all, people tell you that you're a good writer. You know all about proper usage of white space on a page. So why does everything you seem to write come out like a bad marketing promo? It ranges anywhere from bloated to desperate to not bad, but not you. In fact, you've pretty much just described everything you aren't or don't want to be.
- Social Networking & the Job Search - It's Not Just About the Numbers
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Are you like so many other job seekers...on the desperate hunt for more followers and more connections on all the social media networking sites? After all, the more you have, the more you increase your odds of finding a job faster, right? And certainly the blogosphere is replete with job search advice telling you that social networking is the hot new trend that separates job seekers into two camps: those with connections and those without. And those with the most connections...win?
- Is Your Resume Riddled With Bullets?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] I review hundreds of resumes per month, thousands per year, and one of the main areas of formatting confusion has to do with use of bullets. I see resume after resume with nothing but bullet points. And I can't fault job seekers on this one. Many of these resumes are written by certified professional resume writers! What gives?
- Do Resumes Need to Include Months of Employment?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] There is a lot of information available out there regarding dates of employment. Some claim that you must include months and years, others say just years of employment are necessary. Which is it? Read this article to find out more.
- The Great Cover Letter Debate
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] To cover letter or not to cover letter ... that seems to be the question these days. This past week alone on Twitter, my business partner and I must have come across or participated in no less than 30 discussions that started out something like this: "Do I really even need a cover letter? Does anyone read them anymore?"
- Resume Writing Tips - Are Keywords Really Important in a Resume?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Having trouble deciding whether keywords need to be included in your resume? Do you want to include them but you're not sure how to pick which terms? Read this article to get the help you need.
- Job Search Madness - Preparing For an Increase in Job Opportunities During and After March Madness
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Are you prepared for starting a job search in these tough economic times? What can you do right now if you can't wait until the market improves to find your ideal position? Read here to find out more.
- Retiring From Retirement - Resume Tips For Candidates Re-Entering the Workforce After Retirement
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] There are many retirees joining the job seeking ranks today. Here are some tips and tricks to consider when putting together your resume to re-launch your career.
- Supercharge Your Job Search - Use Jack Bauer-Like Tactics to Find Your Ideal Position
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] If you have ever seen 24 on Fox, then you know who Jack Bauer is and what he is all about. If you have not seen this counterterrorist agent "on steroids" in action, just know that he is willing to do anything to get the bad guys. Whether you like Jack or not, or don't even know him, you may be asking, "What in the world does this have to do with my job search?" Well, read on and I will explain.
- Resume Tips For Financial Candidates
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Are you a professional in the financial services arena looking to get into a new industry? Do you need some advice on how to document your work history in today's environment?
- Resume Do's and Don'ts For 2009
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Creating an effective resume can be difficult for the inexperienced writer. But if you want to give it a try on your own anyway, here are a few resume writing tips and traps to consider. Do: Think About Your Audience When writing a resume, too many candidates think in simple terms of what tasks they performed.
- Job Search Tips - Group Job Hunting
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Want to learn about the most successful method of finding a job? Read here to get some details on group job hunting.
- Job Search Tips - Optimizing Your Job Search Network
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Have you struggled getting your professional network to work for you in your job search. Read on to find out how.
- Social Networking-Media and the Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Suddenly, or maybe not so suddenly, social networking is everywhere. Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter...and more like them are popping up daily. It seems that we are craving the need to speak to one another virtually. Never mind that we have cell phones, e-mail, IM, and text messaging, we seem to need these sites too.
- Recruiters Are Not "Employment Superheroes"
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Sadly, this basic concept seems to have eluded many job seekers out there. I'm not sure how it started exactly, but somewhere along the way many candidates began to lump recruiters and headhunters into the same category as social workers, believing that simply out of their own generosity they tirelessly look for just the right job to suit each candidate. In other words, they are "employment superheroes," out there doing the work for you.
- College Graduates Entering the 2009 Job Market
[Business:Career-Advice] So maybe you or a loved one either have just graduated or are about to graduate from college. What's your advice? If you're like so many out there, it probably goes something like this: "Run, do not walk, to the nearest grad school." That is certainly music to the ears of our places of higher learning! "Ah, we get to charge 'em up the wazoo for a couple more years."
- 2009's #1 Resume Concern - Job Hopping
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] In today's job market, resumes are being scrutinized like never before. And for good reason, job seekers with many short stints in their work history are concerned. After all, the label "job hopper" is one mantel no one wants to wear. As a resume writer, it is certainly one of the main concerns that I come across when working with candidates: "What do I do to avoid looking like a job hopper?"
- Job Seekers on Edge - The Top 5 Craziest
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] With unemployment rates soaring and job seekers in abundance, is it just me or are we starting this year a little on edge? As a career services professional, I have come across more manic, depressed, and generally angry people over the last several months than I have ever experienced. And I have to say that I am starting to get very concerned.
- Don't Overpopulate Your Resume With Contact Info
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] One of the trends I have been seeing lately with resumes is that the contact section at the top of a resume, which typically falls under the candidate's name, seems to be growing by leaps and bounds. I came across a resume the other day that actually listed three phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, a website, a fax number, and a LinkedIn identifier.
- How Much is Too Much to Spend on a Resume?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] But what is the proper value of a well-written resume? Certainly in a free market, demand helps answer that question. Some would like to see more regulation of the industry (licensing of writers, standardization of fees, etc.). Others would like to see more concrete guarantees offered by resume-writing services. And still others would like to see resumes, and thereby resume writers, disappear all together, opting for some other concept to replace them.
- Job Posting Sites - Are They on Their Way Out?
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] It seems hard to believe with the plethora of job boards out there and the dirge of them that seem to pop up daily that the actual existence of these sites could be called in to question. But called into question they should be.
- 2009 Job Search - State of Affairs
[Business:Careers-Employment] With the current state of affairs in this country's job market, it really is hard to believe that anyone is getting a job, not so much because of the unemployment rate, but because the process has become so arduous and ridiculous. With all of our progress in technology, we seem to have further alienated prospective employers from prospective job seekers. Job seekers are shunned from calling employers, even their HR departments, which are partly in place to assist with the hiring process.
- How Cover Letters Can Help Or Hurt Job Seekers
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] As a former hiring manager who reviewed hundreds of resumes AND cover letters, I can tell you that the cover letter should be anything but an afterthought. When I was looking for top-quality candidates, I used to focus my attention first and foremost on cover letters.
- Professional Resume Writing Services - The Ugly (Part III)
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] This article represents my third installment of a three-part series on professional resume-writing services. In this discussion, I will focus on the "ugly" parts of the resume-writing industry, looking at how a few bad apples have caused job seekers and industry analysts to question the legitimacy of the industry as a whole.
- Professional Resume Writing Services - The Good (Part I)
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] My goal here is to provide an insider's view and get to the real deal behind those professional resume writing services. This first article will focus on the positives behind resume-writing services. I will be following up this article with two more segments (the Bad and the Ugly).
- Professional Resume Writing Services - The Bad (Part II)
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] This article represents part II of my series on professional resume writing services. Part I covered "The Good" aspects of the industry. For instance, I looked at how the industry has been a great service to many job seekers and to employers by enhancing the quality of resumes and producing targeted documents that marry the needs of the employer with the skills of the candidate. Now I will focus on some of the negatives.
- The Great Resume Keyword Search
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] When it comes to resumes, many job seekers are savvy enough now to ask about "embedding" keywords into their resumes. The idea is that after resumes are scanned into a database, hiring managers, HR staff, recruiters, etc., can perform keyword searches to find suitable candidates.
- Why the Internet is Bad For Resumes
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] So here you are, a fresh-faced job seeker with a professionally written resume in hand (or on your hard drive, anyway). You are a mixture of emotions: anxious, a little excited, uncertain, maybe even a bit bitter about having to look for a new job in the first place. But most of all, you are hopeful.
- 3 Resume Tips For 2009
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Creating a winning resume on your own is not simple. A resume writer must be able to think objectively when crafting the document, which is why many people today hire a professional resume writer. For those of you trying to decide whether to write your own resume or to hire a professional writer, here are 3 tips to consider whichever way you decide.
- The Real Skinny on Corporate Outplacement Services
[Business:Outsourcing] With the current state of affairs and rising joblessness rate, many corporations will be offering outplacement services to displaced workers. The corporation signs a contract with an outplacement firm to offer a variety of job transition assistance free of charge to employees that the company is laying off. These services can range from resume writing to career coaching to workshops to interview skills training.
- How the Internet Has Hurt the Job Seeker
[Business:Careers-Employment] When it comes to the job search, I have to admit that in many ways the old days were so much simpler. Job seekers prepared a basic, easy-to-follow resume and cover letter, printed it out on nice paper, and either snail-mailed or hand-delivered it (wearing an actual business suit, of course), not to some cold HR department that looks on job seekers with disdain, but to a real, live hiring manager or department head (they do exist, really they do!) directly.
- "Must-Do's" For Every Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Many job seekers are overwhelmed by the amount of options that are out there today. In an effort to navigate through all the muck and mire, I have put together a list of three of the most effective tools that job seekers should keep in their arsenal.
- "Pretty" Resumes - Why They Don't Work
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] I know this is going to be upsetting to some people, job seekers, resume writers, and maybe even some hiring managers (who for some odd reason rather hire form over substance), but by and large, "pretty" resumes just do not work. They look nice. They can provide a solid first impression. But, overall, looking good isn't enough to make them effective.
- Before You Change Your Resume, Change Your Mindset - Start Thinking Like a Corporate Entrepreneur
[Business:Career-Advice] A corporate entrepreneur? Although it may sound like an oxymoron, it is a good way of describing the type of mindset that today's corporate professionals need to have when navigating through their careers.
- The Resume Lie - Hide That Entrepreneur Experience!!
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Over the past year, I have been on a quest to dispel as many myths as possible when it comes to job hunting, in general, and to the resume, in particular. Unfortunately, with all the online job posting sites available, these fallacies have a way of taking on a life of their own and even manage to fool many good resume writers and career coaches out there. One of the most frustrating to me is in regard to self-employment and resumes.
- Before You Write That Resume Or Start That Job Search, Get a New Career Perspective
[Business:Career-Advice] With the bleak outlook that the media are giving to the job market in 2009, as a job search coach and resume writer, I am hoping that out of it we can finally put to rest some misconceptions that I believe have really been plaguing professionals for a while and that have a lot to do with the improper outlook many of us have in regard to our careers. For one, I am hoping that we can finally put to rest the idea that some company will protect you and provide for you for your entire career.
- 2009 - The Year of the Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] With unemployment rates at record highs and Fortune 500s daily announcing pending layoffs, it is pretty clear that 2009 is going to usher in an even greater frenzy of job seekers. All of us, directly or indirectly, will be affected in some way.
- Why Do I Even Need a Resume?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Spend a little time in the wonderful world of resume writing, and you will find that it is a far more complex place than most people realize. Back in my college days, I distinctly remember the two extremes, those seniors running around fretting about their resume and whether they had followed all the "rules" to get them that key entry position into some Fortune 500 and those seniors who simply shrugged and said, "what is there to it?"
- 3 Common Resume Writing Mistakes For IT Candidates
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Are you in the process of developing your IT resume? Have you created one and not had much luck getting interviews? This article describes 3 common mistakes in crafting an IT resume.
- College Career Placement Services - When Are They Going to Step it Up?
[Reference-and-Education:College-University] I really think it is time that colleges took a long, hard look at their career placement centers. And I think it is time that college students (and their parents who are footing the bill) started holding universities accountable for the quality of these departments.
- The Frustrations of an IT Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] You have to feel for IT job seekers. It is tough for them to find solid IT-focused resume writers. It is tough for them to find recruiters who truly understand the nuances of their field. And it is tough for them to get around HR personnel who also don't necessarily know more than to look for a bunch of buzzwords.
- Job Seeker Dilemma - Overcoming the HR Black Hole
[Business:Careers-Employment] I'm not sure there is anything more frustrating to today's job search process than companies that post online for open positions, insist that candidates contact them only via online forms, and warn against trying any other means of applying for the position. Obedient job seekers then follow all the requirements, sit dutifully by and wait, and what happens? Nothing!
- The Career Changer Resume Dilemma - Functional Vs Chronological
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] There's been a lot of talk about how great functional resumes can be for career changers. You know, all those job seekers out there who are looking to head into a new direction, be it a new field entirely or new industry.
- Resume Writing Tips - A Resume For All Occasions
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Are you considering writing a general resume so that you can use it for a multitude of positions when conducting your job search? If so, this article will explain whether that is the best approach to take.
- Resumes Are Not About You
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] If you have ever taken any kind of writing course, probably eighth-grade English or something like that, you were told that all writing, no matter what form, is about communicating with an audience. The writer's sole focus is to impart some kind of information to the reader in a way that the reader can grasp. If the writer fails to do that, it doesn't matter how articulate, how intelligent, how fancy the writing is...the reader didn't get it. Nothing was communicated.
- The Resume "Wow" Factor
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] As a resume writer, I am always amazed at the amount of time I spend discussing the "wow" factor with job seekers. If any concept has been sold in regard to resumes, it is the idea that a resume must take on an almost magical quality that casts a spell over the reader, transforming the average professional into the "must-have" candidate of the year!
- All Time Worst Career Change Mistakes
[Business:Careers-Employment] Ultimately I hate writing about mistakes because I always feel like I am the bearer of bad news. I don't like things that insult people or that make them feel bad for doing things that they were sincere about but just went about in the wrong way.
- Resume Writing Tips For Contractors and Consultants
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Are you a consultant or contractor struggling to develop your resume? This article describes some key strategies for overcoming key issues as a result of this type of work history.
- The Job Search and the Cell Phone - Why They Are a Bad Mix
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially for so many young workers who will probably never own a landline phone, but for the sake of their career development, I'll wear the mantle... Cell phones and job searches are often a bad combination.
- Why Can't I Ever Seem to Land the Job of My Dreams?
[Business:Careers-Employment] I hear this cry from job seekers all the time: "Why, oh why, does my dream job always seem to be around the next corner? When will I ever find it?" I have to say that as a small business owner and self-employed individual, I find this discussion rather irritating.
- The Executive Job Search - Back to the Basics
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Professionalism...It is quickly becoming a lost art, I'm afraid. From scruffy facial hair to baggy jeans to disastrous cell phone and e-mail etiquette, I'm beginning to think that people view their work environments as nothing more than an extension of their college dorm room.
- Thinking About Writing Your Own Resume? Think Again
[Business:Careers-Employment] The main reason that writing your own resume is a bad idea is that no matter how great you are at writing and page layout, you need to be really good at marketing, knowing your audience, and most of all, presenting yourself objectively. That is a tough thing to do when you are talking about you, and it is a really tough thing for your spouse or close friend to do. They know you too well, and they probably don't know your audience at all.
- Top 6 Common Resume Misnomers
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Maybe you have already purchased a professionally written resume, but you have some doubts about the document you received. Unfortunately, the resume-writing industry gets a bad rap sometimes simply because there is a lot of misinformation out there. And, truthfully, sometimes resume writers don't do the best job of explaining their strategy to the client. Not to mention, all the different opinions that seem to prevail out there, from our friends, online resources, recruiters, coworker, etc.
- Blame it on the Economy - Everyone Else Does
[News-and-Society:Pure-Opinion] I've been half-teasing lately with my career services colleagues that the banks and GM aren't the only ones in need of a bailout. Job seekers should ask for one too. Why not? It seems that in today's environment the more corporate leaders mismanage their businesses, the more attractive they are for getting bailed out by the U.S. tax payer. So why should job seekers be any different?
- Job Search Tips - Don't Make it About the Benefits
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Are you concerned about medical benefits? Has it become an overwhelming priority in your current job search? This article reveals some key tips to help put benefits in their proper perspective when conducting an effective job search.
- 3 Tips Essential For Effective Salary Negotiations
[Business:Careers-Employment] Are you in the process of getting an offer for that great job with the perfect company but worried that the salary just won't be where you need it to be? This article reveals 3 great tips for handling your offer negotiations effectively.
- Resume Writing Tips - How to Address Employment Gaps
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Are you faced with trying to cover up an employment gap on your resume and not sure how to go about it? This article will provide an insider's strategy on getting an interview despite a job gap.
- You're So Great, You Don't Need a Resume
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] A resume doesn't get you a job. That's not shocking news, I hope. It's the job seeker. You determine whether you get a job. The strategy, the effort, the knowledge, the commitment, and the follow-through you place on the search are what help determine the outcome.
- Maybe I Just Need a Miracle Job Hunting Pill
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Have you ever reached that point during a job search when you start to think that you must be missing out on something that someone, somewhere, must have the answer for your troubles? I mean, if you could just unlock the secret, find the holy grail, swallow the miracle pill, do the happy dance whatever, the phone would start ringing, the offers would flow in, and you would have the career you have always dreamed of.
- Job Search Fact Or Myth? Age Discrimination is a Major Issue in a Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Many candidates above the age of 50 (and even many older than 40) are seriously concerned about age discrimination preventing them from getting that next great job. Is it true? Does it really exist? Read on to find out from a career services professional.
- Resumes For Non-US-Based Job Seekers
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] With today's global marketplace, U.S.-based resume writers are seeing an influx of orders from non-U.S. resumes. When ordering from a U.S. writer, you need to be clear about how you plan to use the resume. U.S. resumes can be very different from those of other countries.
- Career Professionals Unite!
[Business:Careers-Employment] If you are like me, you are a sincere, passionate career services professional who simply wants to help as many job seekers as you can. You got into this field because you saw how great a need there was for good, solid support. It is a great industry, and if you're lucky, like I have been, you do some great work, generate some valuable referrals, and make a nice living. So that should be all there is to it, right?
- Resume Writing Tips - How Far Back Do I Go on My Resume?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Have you received conflicting information or are you unclear about how far back you should go on your resume? Read on to find out an insider's strategy to preparing a winning resume.
- Job Search Tips - Developing a Job Target
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Find out the most important thing you can do before you prepare your resume and before you begin your job search. Most job seekers do not do this, so you should!
- Job Search Tips - The Most Critical (and Least Used) Hours of Any Job Search
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Learn how to optimize the time you spend conducting a job search. Most candidates waste valuable time with the wrong activities that limit their job opportunities and contacts.
- How to Overcome the Holiday Hiring Lull
[Business:Careers-Employment] Conducting a job search during the winter holiday season can be a challenge, to say the least! Learn how to overcome the job market slowdown during the holidays and jumpstart your search.
- Do Resume Guarantees Guarantee You a Better Resume?
[Business:Careers-Employment] Some resume writing firms are now offering guarantees on their work. Do they really work or are they just a gimmick? Find out now in this feature article.
- Job Search Tips - What's the Number 1 Impediment to Any Job Search?
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Tired of getting the runaround when it comes to conducting your job search? Tired of feeling out of control, like your entire career is hanging on whether the proper keywords are embedded into your resume or whether you've posted to the "right" sites? Tired of hearing that you should have no problem getting a job if you just do X, Y, and Z (and, oh by the way, spend hundreds of dollars in the process)?
- Job Searches Stink!
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] Let's face it... a job search stinks. Maybe there are a few lone rangers out there who find a job search refreshing, but I think it is safe to say that for the masses, a job search is about as appealing as having an operation. In fact, sometimes I wonder if it isn't just about as painful!
- What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know
[Business:Careers-Employment] Resume writing is not a standardized industry. Although some states are considering legislation to require licensing, so far, the industry has been open to operate without government regulation. That is great news! And not just for the resume writer, but for the job seeker as well.
- What's the Deal With Recruiters Anyway?
[Business:Careers-Employment] In today's job search market, recruiters have become increasingly more prominent. Promising access to the "hidden" job market, you know all those unposted (hidden) positions that are out there only available to those who get in good with the top recruiting firms, recruiters have sold job seekers that they are an essential part to every successful job search. Without going off on too much of a tangent about the so-called hidden job market, let's just address one main point. What sense does it make for an employer to keep jobs hidden from potential candidates and to limit their selection pool to a small group? It Doesn't.
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