by Kelly Eggers from FINS.com According to a 2010 Accountemps survey, 28% of executives say the resume is where most job seekers make mistakes in the application process. But what exactly constitutes a mistake? We talked with career coaches and resume writers to find ten gaffes that will guarantee that your resume never makes it…Continue Reading The 10 Worst Things to Put on Your Resume
Career Amp – Use Facebook in a New Way
CareerAmp is a new application that makes professional networking possible in Facebook. Career Amp allows you to connect with friends and see what positions may be open at the companies they work with. CareerAmp can help amplify your career and get the most from your Facebook network, in a professional setting. What are the perks? Search…Continue Reading Career Amp – Use Facebook in a New Way
3 Things Make Job Seeker Stand Out
by Beth Braccio Hering from CNN.com / CareerBuilder.com In a tight market, every job seeker needs to find a way to stand out from the crowd. What separates the great from the good and makes a particular candidate too irresistible to pass up? Often, it is one of these three things….Continue Reading 3 Things Make Job Seeker Stand Out
5 Ways to Use Google Alerts for Your Job Search
From jobhunt.org Google Alerts will send you e-mail when new entries (or even a single entry) are added to the top search results for the specific search term you ask Google to monitor. Currently, Google provides 6 different Alert capabilities (see Setting Up Google Alerts) and you’ll probably find a need for all of them…Continue Reading 5 Ways to Use Google Alerts for Your Job Search
12 Awesome Earth-Friendly Jobs
by Dawn Dugan, contributing writer from Salary.com Do you care about making a difference as much as you care about your career? “Green” jobs — defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as jobs that produce goods or services that benefit the environment or conserve natural resources, or jobs that use more environmentally friendly processes…Continue Reading 12 Awesome Earth-Friendly Jobs
10 Ways to Use Twitter to Get Recruiters’ Attention
By Shannon Lowder Salary.com contributing writer Because more than a hundred applicants often respond to each online job posting, recruiters are rethinking their traditional practice of posting positions on career websites. Rather than posting the jobs and dealing with an onslaught of random resumes, they’ve started proactively seeking skilled workers. And Twitter is fast becoming…Continue Reading 10 Ways to Use Twitter to Get Recruiters’ Attention
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
From JobsJournal.com Landing a great job can be a challenge in a competitive market, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for what you’re offered. Learning how to negotiate a better job offer is the key to getting paid what you are really worth. To read the full article and gain valuable tips for…Continue Reading How to Negotiate a Job Offer
The Job Hunter’s Career Checkup for Graduating Seniors
From Vault.com By Deborah Federico, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Services in the School of Management – Boston University Ah, it’s spring semester of your senior year. If you’re like most college seniors, you’re probably in a mild state of panic right now about finding a job. Wow, how did this happen, you’re probably wondering,…Continue Reading The Job Hunter’s Career Checkup for Graduating Seniors
Dos and Don’ts for Creating Your Online Presence
By Denene Brox, Salary.com contributing writer Many of us live a large part of our lives online. So it’s no wonder that your online presence can have a major influence on your career success. If your present or potential employer searched for you online, what would they find? Would those search results reveal a professional…Continue Reading Dos and Don’ts for Creating Your Online Presence
14 Common Job Hunting Blunders
by Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer Whether you are just starting your professional life or are a seasoned pro looking to make a savvy career move, whether you are between jobs or simply feeling the need to move on, the quality of your job hunt will determine your level of success. If you’re a serious…Continue Reading 14 Common Job Hunting Blunders