How To

Consider volunteer work a lengthy interview. If you think doing volunteer work is just “filler to pad the resume” while you are looking for a “real job,” then think again. It can make or break you during a job search. Pro bono work can include anything from nonprofit projects to community service and even religious … Read More

Social-networking reference materials for your job search. If the Web has transformed the way you do your job, you can bet your bottom dollar it has changed the way you find a job. At its most basic, the Web is an encyclopedia of reference material to help you educate yourself about your intended market, region … Read More

Hedge fund manager finds new opportunity in microfinance Bear Stearns first groaned under the weight of bad investments in June 2007 — the first signs the investment bank would ultimately collapse. But inside the 83-year-old institution, one of the largest and seemingly strongest financial houses in the world, Ron Dadina, managing director of the International … Read More

Your manners and etiquette matter online in social networks. Social networking Web sites are becoming an indispensable part of the job search. As your relationships move online, it’s easy to track and manage your contacts and connections. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to forget your social skills. Ignoring a contact’s “hello” feels less harsh when it’s … Read More

Job searching with an outdated resume in this market will only bring you frustration and missed opportunities. Make sure your resume lives up to the standards of 2009. Job searching with an outdated resume in this market will only bring you frustration and missed opportunities. In 1999 job seekers chose between several selections of fine … Read More

Smooth the bumps and curves in your career path. Life is unpredictable: As much as you would love to have consistent, progressive work experience, events that sidetrack your career may need to be addressed on your executive resume. These unusual employment situations can include: Taking time to volunteer or do community work Extended experience as … Read More

Make certain your resume and interviews represent the lessons you’ve learned and applied, not the years you spent on the job. I woke up the other day and found out I’m middle-aged. Here’s what happened. A friend of mine said, “Dan, now that you’re middle-aged, how do you feel about such-and-such a topic?” I said, … Read More

Steps to begin using social networks in your job search. Once you decide to take the plunge and create a great profile that reflects your personal brand, the real value is in the connections that you make. So, how do you determine with whom to connect, and what’s the etiquette for doing so? Here are … Read More

Sam’s resume was grounded in an illegible fog and a lack of personality or focus. Here are some of the suggestions I made when upgrading Sam’s resume. Read More