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The language you use to describe yourself on the top of your resume can define your job search. Choose your job title carefully. A job title can make or break a good first impression. You certainly don’t want to lie about your job history, but you do want to be descriptive. For example, “Accounting” is … Read More

The next generation of job application software will let you see whom you already know at the company, so you can apply for a job and network at the same time. That’s the latest feature from one of the leading automatic online job application software packages, SilkRoad Technology’s OpenHire. Thanks to a software update SilkRoad … Read More

Employees and employers are using social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn to investigate whether each is a good fit for the job. You’ve heard again and again how important networking is when you are looking to take the next step in your career. But does that include social networking ? Can you “like,” “tweet” and … Read More

Is your online brand ready to be investigated? Excerpted from ” You’re Better Than Your Job Search ” By Marc Cenedella and Matthew Rothenberg How likely is it that your resume, job application and credentials will be reviewed for inaccuracies? Nearly 100 percent, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. Almost all human resources … Read More

There’s a fine line between enthusiastic and just plain irritating. For job seekers eager for feedback, that line can be blurry. When it comes to your job search, there’s a difference between persistence and pushiness. Or is there? The answer may depend on the job you’re trying to fill. Take “Chloe,” a veteran pharmaceutical saleswoman … Read More

Notes have a place in the job interview, but cheat sheets are unacceptable. Job interviews are all about exchanging information − information about the job, information about yourself, information about your past and your industry expertise. At times, a job interview can feel like an examination. Better study. There’s also a lot to take in … Read More

Here’s how to discover your best traits and communicate them on a resume, even the most eccentric. Andrew Salsman has what he calls “the uncanny — and many say stupid” — ability to name every Academy Award Best Picture winner in less than a minute. We all have unique abilities. Maybe your best trait is … Read More

How do you think beyond the paycheck when you’re on the job hunt? The objective of a successful job search is not to get a job. The objective is to fulfill your purpose. I’m 47 now and 25 years into my career. I’ve had the opportunity to watch many people start their careers and talk … Read More

John Ord, a New York IT manager, stacked the resume deck in his favor every time he applied for a job opening. On the surface, it might look like John Ord got lucky. After a relatively short job search, he was offered an opportunity to be the cloud manager for an IT services company in … Read More