7 Wrong Ways to Let People Know You’re Jobhunting

Word of mouth is how people find new jobs, right? Yes–if you do it right. Here are seven ways *not* to spread the word about your job search–and some better ways.

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Robot-proof Your Resume If You Want to Get Interviews!

The resume robots are coming! Actually they’ve been in use for years, but most job seekers still don’t realize how to deal with them. I’m talking about applicant tracking systems (ATS). Here’s how to make your resume robot-ready and ATS-friendly.

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10 Ways Thankfulness Helps You Get a Job Faster

With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought I’d share a list of 10 ways a sincere “thank you” can make a practical difference in your job search.

1. Send thank-you notes or cards after networking conversations. An attractive card is especially good because it’s likely to sit on your contact’s desk for days, helping keep you at top of mind. Buy a couple of boxes…

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How to Talk about Being Unemployed (& Still Get a Job)

When you’re in between jobs it can become very uncomfortable answering the inevitable questions–at job interviews, in networking or social situations–about your lack of  livelihood.

Furthermore, your responses will influence other people’s perceptions of you and your readiness for work.

Here’s how to talk about this phase in a way that moves you forward.

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The “Multi-Path” Resume

Does this sound a little like you? Roger Willco (not a real person) says “I have experience as an underwriter, a financial analyst and an executive assistant. I’m not sure which direction I’m going now, so I need a resume that can work for all these jobs.” “I need a job as soon as possible, [continue reading…]