top career advice headlines
 |
How NOT to Post Your Resume on Craigslist
I was searching through the resumes posted on Craigslist today to find candidates for a sales position we have available. I found some pretty pathetic attempts from job seekers looking for jobs, so I thought I’d share in the hopes that you won’t make the same mistakes these people are making, just in the headlines alone! Some of the top resume mistakes are covered in my free report and in my book. Bad headline #1: “Seeking Work” Similar bad headlines: “Looking...  The Job Search Strategist -
47 min 47 sec ago
|
 |
Bad Boss of the Week: In Good Company’s Carter Duryea
In Good Company’s Carter Duryea doesn’t have any over-the-top quirks, personality traits or attitude issues that make him impossible to work for. In fact, he’s quite likeable – even charming. What makes him this week’s bad boss is his inexperience. His lack of work experience causes him to have tunnel vision and he fails to focus on his clients’ needs. Carter replaces a highly qualified twenty-year executive veteran of an advertising company after a corporate takeover. When Carter... Movin' On Up -
2 hours 16 min ago
|
 |
SlideShare's 'Tell-a-Story' Judges Get Story Right-ish
On Tuesday, I noted that SlideShare’s “Tell-a-Story” slide presentation contest had closed, and results were in the hands of the judges. The SlideShare folks had identified three of their own favorites, only one of which, The Short Story of Drunkenomics, I felt was actually a story. I’m pleased that the judges recognized the storytelling capacity of Drunkenomics and awarded the presentation the contest’s $5,000 grand prize. Other prizes went to: The comic-book-like... A Storied Career -
2 hours 28 min ago
|
 |
Interview With Jennifer McClure at #SHRM09
Jennifer McClure did a few minute long video interview of me at the Society for Human Resource Management 2009 annual conference in New Orleans. We talked about CollegeRecruiter.com in general; our new partnerships with America's Job Exchange and TwitterJobSearch; our new webinars for students, career service office professionals, and employers; and my impressions of the SHRM conference. Want to watch? Click the video below. College Recruiter Blog -
4 hours 42 min ago
|
 |
Simple steps for impressing the employer on an interview
In this article I will share with you the secret in how to impress the employer on an interview. Below are your wining secrets to impress your employer during an interview: 1. Make sure you appear... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
6 hours 23 min ago
|
 |
Watch What You Say
Social media is amazing. We can think something, type it, and just like that, broadcast it to the world. Amazing! But this ability to communicate with everyone has a downside. All too often, people feel that because they can say something, they should. I can’t count the number of smart and interesting people I’ve stopped following on Twitter because they kept sending out political missives that I neither agreed with nor wanted to hear. The same goes for overly religious content. I’m... Blue Sky Resumes Blog -
7 hours 7 min ago
|
|
|
Q&A with a Story Guru: Karen Dietz: Storytellers -- Ask What You Are Giving Yourself and Others
See a photo of Karen, her bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, and Part 3. Q&A with Karen Dietz, Question 6: Q: If you could share just one piece of advice or wisdom about story/storytelling/narrative with readers, what would it be? A: When telling stories, ask yourself “What am I giving others?” and “What am I giving myself?” An answer to both questions provides volumes of information about how you hope to connect with the audience, and what meaning the stories... A Storied Career -
7 hours 16 min ago
|
 |
Incorporating Nontraditional Experience in Resume
This posting is a guest entry from the Career Doctor, Randall S. Hansen, PhD: Julie writes: I have been unemployed for a little over a year, but I have been doing all the paper work for my husband’s business he has on the side. I also live on a farm. So I really haven’t been employed. How would I add this in my resume? If I leave it off they will think I haven’t been working. The Career Doctor responds: You have to remember, Julie, that you determine how you frame your experience... Quintessential Resumes and Cover Letters Tips -
7 hours 47 min ago
|
 |
Susan Boyle, Re Deux
There is nothing more American than rooting for the underdog. We love to see the disadvantaged, the ill equipped, the young, the old, what ever and whoever do well and succeed. That is why the Susan Boyle video was so popular. ( She was the British frump singer of a few months back. See her video here.) You may have missed her American counterpart Kevin Skinner, the unemployed chicken farmer from Kentucky. Here’s his five minute performance on “America’s Got Talent.” ... What Would Dad Say -
7 hours 57 min ago
|
 |
Who's Hiring at the Best Companies - Vol XIV
Guest Author: CareerAlleyWebsite: http://careeralley.comWith almost a third of 2009 behind us and Spring in the air, there is no tangible sign yet that this economic crisis is has bottomed out. All the more reason to focus your approach to finding your new job. This list of companies does get a larger number of resumes than your average company, but they are hiring and why shouldn't it be you? Texas Instruments - Semiconductor maker TI is ranked 65, up from 100 in last year's list. TI has over... Sweet Careers -
9 hours 10 min ago
|
 |
Career break: stupid interview answers
Want to hear some stupid interview answers given by job candidates? Check out this 3 minute audio (download) JobRadio.fm -
10 hours 14 min ago
|
 |
Free Webinar: Where Is The Recession Headed?
A couple of weeks ago I had a chance to chat with Mark Hovind, of Job Bait, about this recession. Mark is a numbers nut… he is very analytical and loves trends and crunching numbers and stuff like that. We talked about a particular graph he developed showing the trends of the recession… I had seen this graph before but listening to him talk about various points, like times in history, what the trends mean, his predictions, etc. was fascinating. It was one of those times I wished... JibberJobber Blog -
10 hours 17 min ago
|
 |
8 Tools to Boost Your Happiness
Bestselling nonfiction author Gretchen Rubin, who has been featured on WCW before, is an expert on happiness. That's right, happiness. Well, it's easy enough to tell yourself (or someone else) to be happy, but it's quite another to accomplish it successfully if you're not naturally one of those people who leans toward the "glass half full" mentality (like me).I wanted to let you all know that Gretchen has just launched a very helpful Happiness Project Toolbox... Water Cooler Wisdom -
10 hours 44 min ago
|
 |
Keeping Momentum during the Holiday
Holidays can be tough when you’re looking for work. It seems like you can’t get anything done and each time you call or send an e-mail you get an out of office reply. Those two weeks before and after a major holiday can be frustrating for setting appointments and making calls, but they don’t have to put a halt to moving your job search forward. 1) Send an e-mail note to your contacts, wishing them a safe and happy holiday weekend. It’s a perfect opportunity to stay in front of them without... Secrets of the Job Hunt -
11 hours 42 sec ago
|
|
|
10 Things to Include in a Resume
There are 10 things to include in a resume. That is an undeniable fact. Before discussing what these things are, consider what makes one resume stand out from the crowd. Why does more than 75% of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Employment Digest -
11 hours 38 min ago
|
 |
Hypnotize with Your Words — Learn Persuasive Writing Skills
Learning how to write to persuade can really pay off in the business world. Your writing can sell a product or service, score you a job interview, justify a promotion or raise, establish credibility with a client or boss, motivate a difficult employee, or win support for your cause. In the current hyper-competitive business environment, persuasive writing skills are more valuable than ever before. That’s why I worked with the American Management Association (AMA) to develop a live 90-minute... Escape From Corporate America -
11 hours 49 min ago
|
|
|
The Green Jobcast #6
The Green Jobcast, episode 6, is a short news segment with information about green jobs making headlines across the country. (download mp3) 3 minutes Sponsored by Jobs in Solar Power & Jobs in Wind Power. Subscribe in a reader READ TRANSCRIPT First up…it urns out that Green jobs account for 3 percent of Oregon’s workforce, the Oregon Employment Department said in a report released this week. The report, based on a survey of employers, found 51,402 green jobs in Oregon in 2008, spread... JobRadio.fm -
12 hours 32 min ago
|
 |
The Power of Referral Partners, Part 2: Choosing the Right Ones
While many of us who start our own businesses or who become solo professionals value our independence, we quickly find more value in having people at our side to give us extra strength, visibility and insight in the market. In last week’s post, I touched on the power of referral partnerships. These are collaborations you can create with other entrepreneurs, professional service providers or small businesses owners that can open up a whole pipeline of new business for the both of you and strengthen... Personal Branding Blog -
12 hours 47 min ago
|
 |
Making a Good First Impression in Your New Job
Jessica writes: Hi, I just graduated from college and am one of the lucky ones, I guess, because I have a job offer. I am supposed to start working in the marketing department next week and I have no clue what to expect — and more importantly, what they expect of me. How can I make a good first impression? I really want to succeed in this company. The Career Doctor responds: Wanting to make a good first impression with your new employer is very smart thinking. As with any situation,... The Career Doctor Blog -
13 hours 3 min ago
|
 |
Happy Summer! We’re Off to Watch Some Fireworks…
Since the 4th of July holiday is upon us in the States, we are taking an extra day or two to soak up some sun, sit on the beach, and get some much needed R&R. We’ll see you all back here on Monday. But, for those of you not in the States or who are wishing for more of the good reads on The Glass Hammer, we hope that you will take some time to dig into our archives and read some of our more popular articles like these articles on work/life balance, career, professional development,... The Glass Hammer -
15 hours 3 min ago
|