How To

Name-dropping is a technique that might seem smart during an interview, but experts say that most good hiring managers will see right through it. Read More

Alumni can be some of your most valuable job search networking contacts, but only if you utilize them effectively. Unfortunately, most candidates have the goal of an introduction… and it’s usually the wrong goal. When you pick an alumni networking goal that’s achievable (one that is in the contact’s power to deliver) and that delivers … Read More

Utilize your volunteer experience to boost your resume and expand your network during the job search. Q: I haven’t worked outside the home except to volunteer for many years and can’t even get an interview.  I know I can do the job but how do you get that across?  – Doreen M. A: It can be so … Read More

Avoid these missteps to be sure you are using your alumni network effectively in your job search. One piece of advice that just about every career resource out there gives: Tap into your alumni network. Have you ever noticed … no one gives you tips on exactly how to do so? So this networking advice … Read More

Employers ask about salary requirements in every interview. Learn to express your minimum salary requirement like a professional. Your annual salary requirement is in your hands. Read More

We’re still over a year away from the Presidential election, but we are already seeing commercials and news reports related to a national or local candidate. Regardless of your political beliefs, running for office is very similar to running a job search, and there’s a lot we can learn from our politicians regarding how to … Read More

What every job seeker should do when identifying and prepping job references. Q: How can you ask your immediate supervisor or manager (who knows the most about your work and skills) to be your reference when you are secretly looking for another job? Thanks. – K.T. A: In a perfect world, we would all have … Read More

Whether you’re new to the workforce or a seasoned professional, use these exercises to clarify your job goals.  Q: I graduated college with a degree in finance in 2001.  After graduation I started a construction company which I am currently still running. I am looking for a career change and don’t know which direction to go … Read More

Combine new-age research with old-fashioned correspondence to increase your chances for success in the job search. The job search is an ever-changing landscape that seems to get more crowded and more complex by the day. It often seems that when you submit your resume online, it just goes into what experts call the ” recruiting … Read More