Don't get in a position later in life to say: "I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." [Marlon Brando in the Waterfront.] Make smart decisions and advance in your career.
Five Outdated Items On Your Resume – Remove Them
Mon Aug 23, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
Employers have changed their tactics over the years for hiring. Accordingly, resume writing has come a long way in changing its face. Not only the format has changed but the content on it is not what it used to be. Some formats are considered by today’s standard outdated. We all know a good resume can … Continue Reading »
How To Be Truthful On Your Resume With Some Exaggeration
Sun Aug 8, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
When you write [or develop] your resume, you want to be truthful but not to your teeth. It’s almost impossible to tell the potential employer everything true. If you have ten items on your resume that you have done working for previous employers, your new employer might be interested in only 50% of your entire … Continue Reading »
Tips To Perfect Your Online Profile
Fri Aug 6, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
If you have some presence online in the form of your profile, enhance it. A well filled-out profile will attract the attention of companies, potential business partners, bloggers and headhunters! Take 5 minutes to perfect your profile – for more business contacts, commissions and job offers! Here are some key things to bear in mind: … Continue Reading »
Interview Process – Seal Of Approval By U.S. DOL
Sat Jul 31, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
Finally, a branch of the Government has spoken up, telling us what the job applicants should do and not do. With unemployment at its highest level in decades, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a report Tuesday suggesting the lack of success in securing jobs is primarily the result of millions of Americans just completely … Continue Reading »
Many Employers Use 3rd Party Recruiting Businesses
Sun Jul 25, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
Many employers use 3rd party recruiting businesses directly linked to their Human Resources (HR). There may not be anything wrong with it. However, it can potentially create privacy problems. The employer itself may not ask you personal questions like race, age, color, ethnic background, religion, etc. But the recruiting business under contract with the employer … Continue Reading »
Make Resume And Cover Letter Specific To Job Requirement
Fri Jul 23, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
This is, of course, the age of the Internet. Most job applicants have quite a few things readily accessible that 20 or so years ago were not available but only to a few technical employees. You can use MS Word to develop your master resume and cover letter and save it. Then for each job, … Continue Reading »
House Extends Expanded Jobless Benefits By $93 Billion
Fri May 28, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
Washington Post reports today that the House passed a $93 billion package of jobless benefits and business tax breaks Friday after moderate Democrats fed up with deficit spending forced leaders to slice billions of additional dollars from the legislation. The vote was 215 to 204 to approve the measure which would extend the already expanded … Continue Reading »
Tips To Get Your Career Going In Four Explosive Industries
Fri Apr 23, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and some economic experts have identified four major industries where an explosive growth of jobs is predicted. Granted presently the economy seems to be on a rebound, the job growth is slow and gradual. However, in the next few years, some industries would grow more than others. If you are … Continue Reading »
Tips How To Avoid Hiring New Employees On Appearance Alone
Mon Apr 19, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
Some screen legends like Carry Grant, Tony Curtis, Gregory Peck, Clark Gable were at times as debonair and good and sweet talker as anybody could be. In comparison, Humphrey Bogart, Burt Lancaster, Robert Mitchum showed on screen that they were rough and tough as anybody could be. In both cases, they carried themselves (un)believably very … Continue Reading »
5 Cover Letter Tips To Secure Interview With Potential Employer
Wed Mar 24, 2010 | | Posted in Careers Jobs
A cover letter is often times considered the gateway to securing an interview with a potential employer. It can directly impact whether or not they choose to read your resume and ultimately call you for an interview. An effective cover letter should contain the attributes that make you uniquely qualified for the job. It should … Continue Reading »
