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At one time there was just the simple chronological resume … and everyone had one. It started off with your contact information across the top, an objective statement, a reverse chronological listing of your career history, your college education, and maybe closing with organizations or awards.  This format accounted for over 95% of all resumes [...]

The current wisdom is that networking is the best way to find a job. Not only do you stand out from the competition that way because you are now a known entity, you also find the hidden job market, the 85% of open jobs that are not posted on job boards.
If you are like me [...]

There’s a lot of confusion out there about functional resumes. While the basics are consistent, the implementations vary greatly. And to make things worse, there’s often the confusion of functional resumes with skill-based resumes, targeted resumes, accomplishment resumes, combination resumes, and many others. In my opinion, these are all format variants of either the chronological [...]

I was once told that professional golfer Jack Nicklaus had his own golf coach, because there was one thing the coach could do that Jack could not: Watch Jack.
The value of having a seasoned set of eyes looking at what you’re doing cannot be overstated. That’s especially true when your job search requires different skills: [...]

An Informational Interview is an interview that you schedule and hold with a person who is currently working or has worked in an industry, company, or career you are considering. The purpose is to gather critical information from an insider’s point of view. We also covered the goals, essential rules of engagement and some sample questions.
Goals [...]

Recently, I saw the movie “Up in the Air” – for the second time.
It opens with passing aerial views of various American landscapes as corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (aka George Clooney) flies to another layoff assignment. The next scene shows employees suddenly realizing that their “job is no longer available.” Oh, my gosh! Too real!
While [...]

On January 5, I read that “U.S. Job Satisfaction at Lowest Level in Two Decades,” based on a survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board.  Only 45% of those surveyed say they are satisfied with their jobs.  
Then today, January 8, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that 2009 finished with unemployment at 10% [...]

I know it’s the holidays, and work is the last thing you want to think about. But, it should be the first. Of all the gifts that you give this Christmas, your career should get at least one. Here are 5 ideas.
Christmas Gifts for Your Career

Treat yourself to a membership at the YMCA. With your [...]

Harry S. Truman once said, “It is a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it is a depression when you lose your own job.” The recent economic downturn has affected nearly every household in the country either directly or indirectly. Many families are struggling as a result of a job loss they or their [...]

How frustrating and tiring to spend hours online searching for work. How depressing when you submit resumes and fill-out applications with no response. Your hopes disappear into a virtual black hole. There are two problems: 

More seekers than jobs
Most opportunities for work are “hidden” – not listed in public 

The good news is that “hidden” opportunities can be found where [...]