Hiring managers rapidly scan through resumes and rely on quickly identifying the value a job seeker will bring to a position. If more than a few seconds pass …
Salary Negotiation: Both a Skill and an Art
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of the job search process is salary negotiation. Oftentimes, we’re so focused on putting our best foot forward during …
Should You Quit Your New Job?
Congratulations! After six months of interviews with more than a dozen employers, you accepted a job offer and began working at a new company. But it’s been …
Age Discrimination and Your Resume
If you suspect you have been passed over for a job due to age discrimination, your instincts may very well be spot on. In a recent age discrimination study, …
Looking for a New Job? Try Reverse Mentoring.
While it can sound like a non-stop party at the Department of Labor — complete with breathless reporting on how the unemployment rate is at its lowest since the …
The Professionally Written Resume
A professionally written resume performs better than the do-it-yourself variety. There. I said it. I write resumes for a living, so, while it would be …