Career Advice
From Marc Cenedella
November 16, 2009
Enlightened employers know that older workers bring wisdom, maturity, and experience to the table, but too often, it seems, that doesn't translate into a level playing field in the interview.
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How to Write a Great Cover Letter
November 20, 2009
By Lisa Vaas
Skip the “Dear Sir or Madam” and zero in on exactly how you’re going to solve whatever problems the hiring company has.
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How to Approach a Competitor About a Job
November 16, 2009
By Donald Burns
The bottom-line on non-competes and the ethics of employers who want your insider knowledge.
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A Master Resume Helps Target Multiple Roles
November 16, 2009
By Irene Marshall
You’ve worn many hats — which explains why you’re interested in many positions. To avoid a dozen versions of your resume, consider a master resume like this month’s Does Your Resume Stink? contest winner.
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How Old Are You?
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November 16, 2009
From Marc Cenedella
Enlightened employers know that older workers bring wisdom, maturity, and experience to the table, but too often, it seems, that doesn't translate into a level playing field in the interview.
When to Use a Resume Template
November 10, 2009
By Lisa Vaas
Resume templates from Google Docs and Microsoft Word are a handy way to create an initial resume draft, but beware; hiring professionals can spot a cut-and-paste resume job a mile away.
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The Easy Way to Decode a Twitter Resume
November 9, 2009
By Joe Turner
The # signs and shortened urls can be confusing. Follow this step-by-step guide to understanding Twitter’s language so that you can get your name out there.
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Top 100 Resume Keywords
November 2, 2009
By John Hazard
What are the words recruiters use most often to find the candidates they’re searching for? These are the top 100 terms used by recruiters to find candidates on TheLadders.
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How Keywords Open Doors for Your Resume
November 2, 2009
By Matthew Rothenberg
Resume keywords are necessary to win over the human-resources (HR) pros and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that stand in the way of your job application.
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Tuning Your Resume to the Right Keywords
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November 2, 2009
By Lisa Vaas
The resume keywords you use can make or break your match with an open position. How can you find and deploy the right keywords to aim your resume at the job you want?
Changing Industries, Then Changing Back
October 30, 2009
By Darryl K. Taft
This IT pro left technology marketing to earn his fortune in real estate. He needed a new resume to cover his absence when he decided to return to technology five years later.
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Editors' Choice
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How to Approach a Competitor About a Job
By Donald Burns November 16, 2009
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Why You’re Still Unemployed One Year Later
By Stephen Viscusi November 16, 2009
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Self-Assessment: Are You a Leader By Nature or Nurture?
By M.J. Ryan November 16, 2009
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A Master Resume Helps Target Multiple Roles
By Irene Marshall November 16, 2009
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When to Decline an Offer
By Dan Coughlin November 9, 2009