Job Application

When your job application is competing with many others, it’s the little details that count.  Did you know that March 4th is National Grammar Day ? The holiday was established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG) and author of  Things That Make Us [Sic] , to remind … Read More

If you’re not getting results, reevaluate your job-search strategy and make changes.  Every February 2nd, the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebrates the holiday with early-morning festivities to watch their beloved groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, emerge from his burrow. Legend has it that if Phil sees his shadow, he has predicted six more weeks of winter. However, … Read More

The second article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life. After you’ve determined the right job goals for your search and developed a resume to support them, it’s time to begin your job-search campaign. Below are tips on how to advertise your brand on and offline, as well as pursue … Read More

Applying for a job online can be a lot like a guessing game. For all the effort you put into marketing your experience and qualifications, the deciding factor that gets your resume into the hands of an actual person often comes down to using the right keywords. Most companies rely on computer software programs to … Read More

Harness the ‘power of three’ by using multiple job-search methods to find the most job leads. Q: I’m not having much luck with the on-line application process. What else can I do to get my resume reviewed by employers? – Eunice J., Babylon, NY A: A while ago when I wrote the post about searching for a job … Read More

Differentiate yourself from the competition by following up on your job applications.  Most job seekers do not follow up after they hit the “submit” button on a job application. By following up at the right time and with an appropriate message, you differentiate yourself from the competition. Here are five rules to help ensure that … Read More

Three tips to help you avoid the job-search ‘black hole’ with recruiters. Question: When submitting a resume and applying for a job, why does it take so long before you hear any status or update? – Bev L. Answer: Bev, quick question – for the recruiters who typically take a long time to get back, … Read More

Job seekers pull their hair out over how and whether to follow up on job applications posted by anonymous companies. He was desperate. He’d found the perfect job and applied online. Now, all he could do was wait to hear back. And wait. And wait. It’s been weeks. Shouldn’t he have followed up by now? … Read More

The way you follow up your resume submission can make or break your job search. Learn what to do after submitting your online application form to catch a hiring manager’s eye. Read More