Job Seeker Articles
Below are links to job seeker articles written from my insider's perspective. Each of them reveals truths and behind the scenes information every job seeker needs to know.
(Articles will open in a new window.) Get a Job Interview by Breaking the Rules
A recent news article observed that one of the three biggest mistakes you could make when involved in a job search is "contacting an employer through means other than what they've specified..." because it "is a sure fire way to get noticed -- in a bad way." This advice is just wrong. Why Job Seekers Are Frustrated and What They Can Do About It
There was an interesting blog post recently by a resume guru noting the frustration job seekers experience when faced with conflicting advice from resume experts. That frustration is easy to relate to because even we professionals don't always agree on what's correct. Why Do Companies Insist on Having a Potential New Hire's Salary History?
How do hiring companies justify needing a candidate's salary history? Especially in light of the fact that positions with similar titles at different companies often have substantially different performance objectives. Top 7 Reasons Resumes Fail to Get the Interview
The number of job seekers sending out resumes is growing exponentially with each passing day. It's unfortunate that the vast majority of these job seekers will end up sitting at home wondering why the phone doesn't ring with a call for an interview. 10 Common Interviewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Today's employment market is more competitive than it's been since 1982. Competence or even excellence in your chosen field doesn't necessarily translate into interviewing know-how. Gain an employment edge by learning what not to do in an interview. Ace a Telephone Screening Interview in 7 Easy Steps
Job postings on major internet job boards tend to generate a large volume of resumes. If your resume stands out well enough to make it through the preliminary sorting you'll receive a phone call. Write a Resume That Gets the Interview
A great resume won't get you hired. You can only get hired if you get face-to-face with the hiring authority. Your resume has one major function: to get you an interview. Get invited to that important first meeting by making sure it has these characteristics. Fatal Job Hunting Mistakes
If you're not getting interviews or job offers, even though you're applying for jobs you know you're qualified to do, you may be making one or more fatal job hunting mistakes. 5 Ways to Get a Job Through a Recruiter
Recruiters exist to find people for jobs, not jobs for people. Once you've chosen a recruiter specializing in your field and she has agreed to represent you, you still have to do you part. These five actions will help you succeed when working with placement professionals.
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