Last weekend, “Inception” conquered the box office, even if no one really understood what the film was about…something about investigating dreams. If you’re having nightmares about work, you might want to give yourself a wake-up call by reading these top job search advice articles and investigating your own dream…job, that is.
Here are the top 5 stories from the world of job seeking you might have missed:
5. Job Search Consultants: Let’s Get a Different Perspective: There are two sides to every story in the job seeker and recruiter relationship. Gayle Howard portrays the recruiter’s side to give you, the job seeker, a better understanding of what gets their attention (in a bad way).
4. Moving Without a Job? Try These Five Strategies: When looking for a position in a new location, job seekers typically look for work sooner rather than later. By the time you pack up to move, you want to know your salary, your new boss and even the date you’ll be starting. Here are five tips from Allan Hoffman for anyone planning to take the bold step of moving without a job lined up.
3. Why NOW is the Best Time to Write Your Resume: Panic mode is not the frame of mind to be in to rewrite your resume. Check out these tips from Jessica Holbrook Hernandez on staying prepared for your next job search by maintaining your resume while you’re still employed.
2. Boundary Setting and Gut-Checks for Job Seekers from LaTimesDaily.com: You get a call for an out-of-town interview but are having trouble figuring out the details — flight, hotel, etc. — so you’re on time and prepared to meet the team. Liz Ryan explains how to manage the situation so you’re at your best for the interview.
1. The Chocolate Roses & Hot Pink Paper Fail from Louise Fletcher: Using all the bells and whistles to find your next job? Stop with the chocolate roses and hot pink resumes and learn how to be effectively creative.
For more must-read content, check out the Monster 5: Works Edition for this week’s top articles from the world of talent management.
Which of these was your favorite? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments below.
