Cover Letters

This TechnologyLadder member has 30 years’ experience to back up her job search. Telling her story required a resume rewrite. A 30-year career is generally built on many positions, titles and companies. How do you tell such an epic tale without losing the plot – or the attention of executive recruiters? “Leslie” is a technology … Read More

Ways to stay energized and keep your mind focused on the silver lining throughout your job search. In part one of this article, I shared with you three ways to keep your mind energized and focused on positive thoughts: Relive past wins If you can’t get out of it, get into it Visualize what you … Read More

Multiple layoffs lead to better jobs and more income for one national sales manager. Lynn Hancock has developed a resilient coat of armor. Early last year she found herself out of a job for the third time since 2001, when she was informed that her position at a privately held consumer electronics firm would be … Read More

The best way to get a job is to connect with people outside of your need for a job. “The best way to get a job is to not look for one.” Does that idea sound crazy? It’s true, and I’ve shared it with my clients for years. That doesn’t mean sit on your backside … Read More

Changing lanes for auto manufacturing manager “I am watching the fourth day of the Third Cricket Test of Australia against South Africa,” said Sheri Olinyk on the night of Jan. 5 from her home in London, Ontario. “We have a special cable channel called Cricket Plus with all-day cricket. I turn it on when I … Read More

Here’s some food for thought as we navigate through these difficult times. The sobering developments at Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Washington Mutual, Wachovia, AIG, and UBS have served as a catalyst for many to examine their current work situations and future career management strategies. Here’s some food for thought as we navigate through these difficult … Read More

Atypical, Career-Enhancing Do’s in a Down Economy As the economy takes a nose-dive, we’re seeing a flood of career advice on how to rework your resume, connect with executive recruiters and perform best during a job interview. If you’re looking for that kind of advice, this article is not for you. This article highlights areas … Read More

Hired! Making the Industry Switch Mid-career job seekers trying to break into a new industry often complain that it feels as if they’re fighting the momentum of their previous work history. Ladders member Dan Rozelman was contending with three generations of family history when he switched industries, first shutting down his plumbing business to sell … Read More

Networking is important, but job postings are still the bread and butter of job searches. Networking is a critical skill for anyone looking for a job right now or planning for a job change in the future. Nothing is better than a personal reference to make a candidate credible to a potential employer or point … Read More