How to Get Your Resume in Front of the Hiring Manager

Most job seekers simply submit their resume through the company’s online application system. That’s fine as far as it goes . . . which might not be very far, since recruiters often receive hundreds of applications. In this post I’ll tell you some great ways to get through to the decision-maker. Send Your Resume Directly [continue reading…]

5 Steps to Reentering the Workforce

Whether you’ve been staying home with children, recovering from a major illness or unemployed for any reason, getting hired after a long break can be tough. Here are 5 crucial steps to take.

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3 Warnings about Your Professionally Written Resume

You’ve bought a professionally written resume, you’ve read it, and it looks good. You’re ready to send it out, right? Not quite yet, if you really want the job.

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10 Ways to Stay Motivated in a Long Job Search

At some point, many of us find ourselves in a job search that’s taking longer than we expected. Here are some gumption-building tactics that have worked for others.

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How’s the Job Search Going? Here’s a Truly Useful Answer.

You’re asked this question all the time when you’re in job search: “How’s the job search going?” How can you make it work for you?

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