Having a great resume is the first critical step in a successful job search. Unfortunately, most people don’t know the best ways to get that resume noticed. In today’s job market, where you are competing with hundreds of other resumes, knowing the right way to distribute your resume can make all the difference. Read the rest of this entry »

So you took your resume and posted it on the job boards. You also spent hours searching for the jobs that fit your background and career goals, and you responded to a few dozen jobs. Then you waited for the phone to ring. But it didn’t. What went wrong? Read the rest of this entry »

The economy is picking up, budgets are new, positions are open and companies are hiring. Now is the time to rev up your job search efforts. Use these tips to dramatically improve your results. Read the rest of this entry »

The time has come for you to change jobs and you’ve landed the position you wanted. Now you have to tell your boss and you need a letter of resignation. Here are some guidelines to keep you out of trouble. Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve had 3 interviews with a potential employer and they’ve asked you for references from your prior job. The problem is that you didn’t leave on the best of terms and now you’re a bit worried about the kind of reference they’ll give. Follow these simple rules and you will be able to handle this without any problem. Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve left your last job and you need another position. Preferably one that offers the opportunity to make a lot of money. The only problem is that you weren’t exactly a knockout success in your last job. Whether it was the company’s fault or yours, there are still ways to create a great resume that will get employers to call you. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are writing a resume for web developer, then there are certain technical and non-technical skill sets you should be stressing. Of course resumes for web developers should mention all the tools normally used in development, HTML, XML, Dreamweaver, ColdFusion, VB, Java and so on. But remember why companies want web developers in the first place, and that is to improve business results through better messaging and e-commerce on the Internet. So the great resume for a web developer will talk to all the skills required to make a site shine. Read the rest of this entry »

When writing a project manager resume, most do-it-yourselfers fall into common traps that make their resume less than effective. First, consider that you are competing against as many as 1,000 resumes, all of which indicate some level of experience with project management. Where most people fail in their project manager resumes is that they don’t consider the things an employer wants. Read the rest of this entry »

So you enrolled in Computer Science at your college or technical school. Not too long ago that was a wise decision. After all, we had all read for years about the high salaries computer professionals were making. And if you had that coveted certification, well, life would be just grand. Read the rest of this entry »