Recruiters

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

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

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

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

The first article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life. As many of you mentioned in your comments on my previous article, not everyone who’s 50 years old or older has the luxury of an encore career. Many job seekers need a full-time job with full-time pay, and are feeling … 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

How to ask for — and get — kudos that will catch the attention of recruiters and hiring managers. In all of the conversations I’ve had with recruiters and hiring managers, I’ve never once heard that a weak recommendation cost a candidate consideration for an opening. It’s not likely that a silly recommendation on your … 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