Open Letter to Job Seekers, from Recruiter Amy Ala
Here’s a brilliant read that you must digest. As a job seeker it’s easy to get frustrated at recruiters (and […]
Career Articles & Resources, Career Discussions, job search, Recruiters
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Career Discussions, Career Education, job search, Networking, Resumes
Is Google Your New Resume?
I’ve seen plenty of bloggers say that “Google is the new resume.” They say “if you aren’t on Google (or
Career Discussions, Career Education, Cover Letters, job search, Recruiters
The Importance of a Cover Letter
I’ve heard debate recently about cover letters – are they important, do you need to write one, etc. Cover letters
Career Discussions, Interviews, job search
Do Recruiters Recommend Based on PERSONALITY or QUALIFICATIONS?
The short answer: both, and it depends. Check out this post on Recruiting Blogs by Katie, titled Personality vs. Qualified.
job search, Resumes
Executive Resumes
Happy Friday the 13th!! I am appalled at the ads I’m seeing for professional resumes to be written for under $100. Listen,
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Common Resume Mistakes: Asking The Wrong People for Feedback
In my job search I pieced together a resume and then shot it out to friends and family hoping they
Career Discussions, job search, Required Reading
Job Search Essentials: Dealing with Job Search Depression
My most commented blog post is Depression Clouds Everything. It has over 500 comments. I didn’t expect one or two
Career Articles & Resources, Career Discussions, job search, Networking, Recruiters, Required Reading
Age Discrimination in the Job Search
Last year I spoke to thousands of people. Probably somewhere around 10,000 people (I should keep track, but I don’t).
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The New Year Is Almost Here. How Will It Be Different?
I know we are recovering from a busy holiday season, and we have one more big weekend coming up… I’m
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Christmas and the job search
In two days much of the world, and your audience, will shut down to celebrate Christmas. Some celebrate Christmas, some