If you haven’t written a resume in awhile, you may not be current on the trends in resume writing. You need to know what’s in and what’s out so that you don’t make costly mistakes when writing your resume.
What’s in
Professional summaries are in and have been for several years now. A professional summary highlights a [...]

You’re looking for a new job, and you’re on Twitter. What should you say in 140 characters or less that would help you reach your goal?
First of all, you have to identify your target audience and surmise what your target audience would be interested in. As a job seeker you primarily have two audiences: recruiters/hiring [...]

Talking about money is difficult for many people even in boom times. But discussing salary in the midst of a bad economy is even harder. Many people wonder if they should be happy with anything that they are offered when they are looking for new employment. And those who are employed wonder if this is [...]

As an executive job seeker you should incorporate both online and offline strategies into your job search game plan.  These strategies can be complementary and can land you a new position more quickly.
One offline strategy is to grow your local network by joining the local chapter of a professional association.  This is a great way [...]

Over the years there has been much talk about the “hidden job market.”  This refers to the jobs that are never advertised.  According to the 2008 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report from ExecuNet, 70% of executives found their jobs through networking. And a recent article in The Wall Street Journal says that networking is the [...]

Many job seekers are well aware of the fact that most positions are filled through networking. But many job seekers have also faced the uncomfortable situation of having to revive or even create a network while hunting for a new job because they did not keep their networks active while they were employed. Because they [...]

What is your brand?  This is a very common question these days since branding has become such a hot topic, not just for companies, but for individuals.
With the advent of social media, branding for executives has entered a new arena.  In the midst of a competitive job market, online branding is a very effective way [...]

Many job seekers unwittingly subscribe to common myths about the job market.  Not knowing the truth about a job search in these tough economic times can keep you from job search success.
Here are some myths debunked:
There are no jobs. 
Even in a bad economy there are still jobs, and employers are still hiring.  You may have [...]

If you’re looking to make the most of the Internet in your job search, make sure to check out the following websites and applications:
Twitter
You can raise your visibility as a job seeker or expert in your field by using Twitter to participate in discussions on topics that you are well versed in.  This will position [...]

Is your resume selling you short?  Does your resume position you to negotiate the best possible salary, or does your resume tell a prospective employer to pay you less?
Many job seekers don’t know that the resume is an important part of the salary negotiation process.  Employers begin to evaluate job seekers from the very first [...]