Resume and Cover Letter - A Dynamic Duo

(Thu May 4th, 2006, by Ann Baehr)

In today's job market, it is important to make a good first impression. Although you don't always need a cover letter, it helps to make a connection with the reader because it is more conversational and situational. It is also the place to communicat...

Application Forms - Selling Yourself

(Thu May 4th, 2006, by Stephen Richards)

* On Top Form Whereas the resume or curriculum vitae is quite rightly your own personal advertisement. The application for tries to take away your ability to tell the employer what you would like them to know and replace it with what they want know a...

How to Handle Difficult Interview Questions

(Thu May 4th, 2006, by Laura Adams)

You are in the middle of an important interview and are confident that you are doing an excellent job of presenting your skills and qualifications for the position. The interviewer asks the next question - and it's a difficult one. You didn't see thi...

Resisting the Urge to Oversell in Interviews

(Wed May 3rd, 2006, by Scott Brown)

An interview is a selling situation. In most cases, you are trying to sell the interviewer on hiring you for the job. In our efforts to present ourselves in the best possible light, it's easy to forget that it is actually possible to "oversell" onese...

Is an Online Degree Really Worth It?

(Wed May 3rd, 2006, by Teve Torbes)

A lot of people are getting their college degrees online these days. It can be much simpler than going to an actual physical college, and often it's the only way some people can fit a degree into their busy schedules. But is it worth it financially t...

Career Track

(Wed May 3rd, 2006, by Free Oracle, Aps.net, C#, Oracle Apps training)

b>Network Engineer's Job Description : A Network Engineer is responsible for designing and managing the LAN and WAN networks within an organization. He/she is responsible for choosing the hardware and software the organization uses as well as the int...

Stop Whining and Ask For What You Want!

(Wed May 3rd, 2006, by Althea DeBrule)

When you want something, the best way to get it is to make your request in a straightforward and positive way. You should not expect your boss or co-workers to read your mind and know what your expectations and desires are. Nor should you brood about...

Fact or Opinion?

(Tue May 2nd, 2006, by Nan S. Russell)

"You ain't going nowhere, son. You ought to go back to drivin' a truck." What if Elvis believed this Grand Ole Opry manager's critique after his l954 performance? Or the Beatles listened in 1962 when Decca Recording Company responded, "We don't like...

Career Trend Tip

(Tue May 2nd, 2006, by Paul Megan)

Automation is making more and bigger inroads into our career planning. Not too long ago we reported on the current employer fad of automated interviewing. We pointed out that your next job search phone call may be from an automated system asking you ...

What to Look for in Free Resume Writing Software

(Tue May 2nd, 2006, by Yulin Peng)

If you are feeling as though you have a serious case of resume writer's block, don't feel alone. This is the case for many people, especially those who are re-entering the workforce or who are new at job searching. Fortunately, free resume writing so...