What Does Your Resume Say About You?

Despite the myriad of articles, books and other sources of information and advice about contemporary resume writing, many successful professionals and executives who create their own resumes still seem to gravitate to the old styles and formats with which they…

Job Hunters Interviewing Quiz

Here’s a quiz to see how prepared you are to be successful in your interviewing efforts. Answer True or False to each question. The answer and an explanation are listed below. 1. T or F: If you know that the…

Recovering A Lost Opportunity

David, a successful manager in his field, was a top contender for a desirable position. After an extensive and exhausting job search campaign, he finally felt that this particular opportunity was right for him. David was very confident that he…

Job Fairs

A job fair is an event where employers and candidates have the opportunity to meet one another in an open forum setting. These fairs usually charge companies to have a booth at the event, which can be a cost-effective way…

Re-Energize Your Job Search

It’s been four and a half months since you lost your job. You’ve been working hard at the process, regularly sending out resumes, and staying in touch with your network. You know you’re marketable and willing to work, but recently…

What is Your Job Search Style

Have the results of your job search efforts been less than you think they should be? If so, perhaps you should consider where your approach style fits on the PASSIVE-ASSERTIVE­AGGRESSIVE scale. If anything, most job seekers tend to lean too…

Surviving A Group Interview

Ask any candidate what is the most challenging type of interview he or she has experienced, and the answer is likely to be the group interview. Even the most confident interviewer will admit that the reaction to a barrage of…