Archive for May, 2009

Job Talkin’: ‘How Can My Resume Help Me Stand Out in a Tough Market?’

If you are one of the 12.5 million people without a job right now, you may want to read on. When times are tough, unemployment is soaring, and job seekers are knocking down any open doors, it is even more crucial that your resume is the absolute best

The Savvy Networker: 5 Ways to Grow Your Job-Search Army

Someone just sent me a job posting and asked me to distribute it to all the job seekers I know. “Make sure and tell them,” he added in a note, “that resumes will only be accepted through noon tomorrow.” That’s the 2009 job market — po

Job Search Guy Radio Show #8

Job search is tough enough. Do you have financial worries too? Are you worried about your credit? About losing your home to possible foreclosure? Listen is as I interview mortgage and finance expert Joe Herrell of Guaranteed Home Solutions as…

If You’re an “Older Job Seeker” Will You Ever Get a Job Again?

I’ve got some good news and bad news here if you’re over 45 and looking for a job these days. You already know what it’s like out there. We regularly talk about ways to combat this age-bias during our weekly…

The Savvy Networker: 5 Things You Can’t Explain in a Job Interview

One of the most alarming bits of job-search advice going around says, “You don’t have to explain everything in a cover letter and a resume. You can leave questions unanswered on those documents, because that’ll give you and the employer something to

The Savvy Networker: 5 Things You Can’t Explain in a Job Interview

One of the most alarming bits of job-search advice going around says, “You don’t have to explain everything in a cover letter and a resume. You can leave questions unanswered on those documents, because that’ll give you and the employer something to

The Savvy Networker: 5 Things You Can’t Explain in a Job Interview

One of the most alarming bits of job-search advice going around says, “You don’t have to explain everything in a cover letter and a resume. You can leave questions unanswered on those documents, because that’ll give you and the employer something to

The Savvy Networker: 5 Things You Can’t Explain in a Job Interview

One of the most alarming bits of job-search advice going around says, “You don’t have to explain everything in a cover letter and a resume. You can leave questions unanswered on those documents, because that’ll give you and the employer something to

The Savvy Networker: 5 Things You Can’t Explain in a Job Interview

One of the most alarming bits of job-search advice going around says, “You don’t have to explain everything in a cover letter and a resume. You can leave questions unanswered on those documents, because that’ll give you and the employer something to

Does Your Resume Pass This Checklist?

As the economy has worsened and millions of job seekers are chasing after fewer and fewer jobs, what you put on your resume has become more important than ever. Before you send your resume anywhere, run it through this quick…