Secrets of the Job Hunt

The Fundamentals of Job Searching

It can be tough to find a job even when the economy is thriving, but during down times it seems almost impossible to find a position that fits. Recessions take their toll on just about…

- 2 weeks, 3 hours, 15 minutes ago

Update Your References Week

The first week in May is Update Your References Week. It’s vital that you stay in touch with people who can vouch for your professional reputation and be there when you’re on the hunt for a…

- 2 weeks, 1 day, 3 hours, 1 minute ago

What If I Had To Search For A Job Tomorrow?

An excerpt from reCareered’s 5/1/12 newsletter that discusses the first things I’d do if I had to search for a job … I was speaking to Dan, a possible business associate the other day,…

- 2 weeks, 1 day, 22 hours, 40 minutes ago

Resumes Lie – Part 1

An excerpt from reCareered’s 4/30/12 newsletter that discusses why lying on your resume doesn’t work … Resumes do lie. According to Steven Levitt, University of Chicago professor, and…

- 2 weeks, 2 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes ago

Where Should Salary Rank in the Job Discussion?

We all need to make money in order to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table. While that is a given, where should the discussion of money be on the importance list when you are…

- 2 weeks, 6 days, 36 minutes ago

Resumes: You Still Need It

Some folks say the resume is on its way out. Maybe, but maybe not. I think it’s kind of regional and dependent upon your field. I’m pretty innovative but some of my clients ask me to dial…

- 3 weeks, 2 hours, 10 minutes ago

Whose Language Is On Your Resume?

An excerpt from reCareered’s 4/24/12 newsletter that discusses using target company employer language on your resume … It doesn’t matter if your resume is written in English, Spanish,…

- 3 weeks, 1 day, 20 hours, 40 minutes ago

The Office Copier is not for Personal Use

Most companies have a policy about using computers, printers, and copiers for personal use. Even it there is no policy in place, you should NEVER use the office computer and copier for…

- 3 weeks, 1 day, 22 hours, 37 minutes ago

Overwhelmed by LinkedIN? Simple Steps to Create Your Profile and Start Using It

Have you wanted to sign up with LinkedIn but thought it sounded too complicated to begin? Just another profile to maintain? Oh, no. Im here to tell yaLinkedIn is a wonderful job…

- 3 weeks, 3 days, 15 hours, 12 minutes ago

Filling Resume Gaps – Part 1: Contract, project, freelance or temp work

An excerpt from reCareered’s 4/18/12 newsletter that discusses framing contract, project, freelance and temp positions to make the best first impression … This is the first part of a…

- 1 month, 19 hours, 10 minutes ago

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