As widely reported over the weekend, including here, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a surprisingly strong jobs report this past Friday. Specifically, the economy created 243,000 jobs in January. The...

Finding the perfect employee is becoming harder and harder.  With our current economic times, you have to look beyond the stressed-out applicant and short-timers to find the perfect fit. Interviewing is...

Difficult conversations occur in every part of our lives. We can have an issue with our employer, an employee, client, friend or family member. These conversations are usually about bad news or issues....

If you are networking properly, headhunters will be calling. Why they are calling you and how to handle our calls is important. You want a recruiter to remember you. Sometimes a telephone call tells me a...

Yes, economic times have been and continue to be tough. However, you don’t want to go into an interview and appear to be desperate for any job because you have been out of work for a while....

Ever wonder why you were never contacted about that job you were such a great fit for? Here’s the likely culprit: These days, everyone uses an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) — job boards,...

With most companies using an Applicant Tracking systems to automatically parse through submitted resumes in search of keywords, a text-based resume is often the best way to go.  In light of this, a...

It is said that timing is everything. While in all phases of a job search it is important, with networking, it is vital. One little timing error could mean that you don’t get the help you need or...

I recently read an article by Beth Monaghan that discussed top trends for the PR industry in 2012. Some of her predictions and others we have seen in the trades this past month will have a direct...

Job search strategies change over time. What was an acceptable resume in the 90′s is no longer considered viable today. So … what exactly are these changes and what should you adjust on your...

Whether you are starting your career, looking for a new position, trying to make a career-switch or just working toward a promotion, there are certain steps you must take to optimize your chances of...

I recently saw some interesting findings on how people found jobs and I thought I would share them with you. The survey was conducted by Jobvite and shows some changing statistics! Specifically: 1. 1 in 6...