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Jobseeker With a 66% Approval Rate

Here's the latest submission in our jobseeker cartoon series.

Feel free to republish this cartoon, courteously placing a live link back to http://www.resumetoreferral.com, of course. =] Sick of wondering why your job-search is yielding minimal results?… Continue

Added by Teena Rose on November 23, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Martin Luther & Fried Chicken

Are you unemployed and depressed? Or do you know someone who is unemployed and depressed. Here is a bit of a perspective for them: Heed Martin Luther's advice. He knew a thing or two about hard times and said that "I cannot just sit at home ... to wait till a fried chicken flies into my mouth." By sitting at home, you won't be bringing home the bacon (or the fried chicken.) But what can you do during the upcoming holiday season? Here are some ideas: 1, With the holiday season coming up, peo… Continue

Added by Rita Fisher on November 21, 2009 at 6:59pm — No Comments

How to Create the Perfect Resume Profile

#3 of The Big Three: The Top Three Elements Every Resume MUST Have But Very Few Do!! The job search can be frustrating, no doubt about it. Often, it seems out of your control. But there is good news! You have more control than you think... ...over how you are perceived by recruiters, employers, human resource personnel and those with whom you network. That's because they forge a perception of you based on the information you choose to present in your resume… Continue

Added by Sandra Podesta on November 20, 2009 at 7:42pm — No Comments

What is your plan for finding a new job?

Do you have a plan? According to a recent survey hosted by Robert Half, 82% of those surveyed said they were ready. The survey also asked who had an updated resume. 44% said it has been over a year since they've updated that document. Yikes! Almost half the people hadn't touched their resume in over a year. They aren't ready.

It certainly isn't all about the resume. But

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Added by Hannah Morgan on November 14, 2009 at 6:47am — No Comments

Confessions of an Overwhelmed Hiring Manager

I know this hiring manager who posted a job opening for an Admin. The reason this position was posted was because this hiring manager was overwhelmed. She had more work than she could handle and was in dire need of support.

This hiring manager works for a small company without a Human Resource department. She was shocked when she heard that the job was going to be posted on a job board with her name as the contact person. How was she going to field all the resumes and calls she was goi

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Added by Hannah Morgan on November 10, 2009 at 6:54am — No Comments

Content is Critical: #2 of The Top Three Elements Every Resume Must Have (and very few do!)

We all know that writing about yourself is tough. Even gifted writers seek help with memoirs, business bios, CVs and resumes. Add to that the pressure of the job search and it's no wonder people working on their resumes develop sudden urges to walk the dog, take out the garbage or call great-aunt Matilda. Helping to relieve this stress is one key reason I launched Resume Room, my live, online, one-hour resume workshop. My aim is to help you relax and feel confident in the knowledge that your re… Continue

Added by Sandra Podesta on November 8, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Jobseeker Cartoon: It's all Fun & Games ...

Added by Teena Rose on November 4, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Job Seekers Iron out the Wrinkles

Job seekers can now add Botox to the job search checklist just after resume and coverletter. In an increasingly youth-obsessed culture, job seekers look to physical enhancements to appear more confident and youthful in the job search. These enhancements vary from hair coloring, weight loss, Botox, and even plastic surgery. And as the number of unemployed climbs above the 16 million mark, job seekers are becoming more conscious of ways to differentiate themselves from other candidates beyond exp… Continue

Added by Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR on October 20, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

A boring profile

I have been reading CVs lately and I am always surprised by the lack of punchy sentences at the beginning of CVs. Recruiters don’t spend more than 10-20 seconds reading your CV, so you need to grant some time to do your profile properly. Read me (much more) at www.laurentbrouat.com So what is a good prof… Continue

Added by Laurent Brouat on October 17, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Planting a Resume Garden

Many candidates are not told this, but how they distribute their resume can contribute greatly to the response they receive from prospective employers. To demonstrate this I will use the analogy of a garden to demonstrate your resume's relationship to the job market. In this example you should consider each copy of your resume… Continue

Added by Pedro S. Silva II on October 6, 2009 at 7:38pm — No Comments

How to find a job when you have a job

You are nervous. You have seen the news and realize that long-term security with any company is no guarantee. Perhaps your own company is undergoing a belt-tightening or you have heard rumors of “company restructuring.” In any case, you believe that now may be a good time to investigate potential opportunities with another company. If you are concerned about future job security, don’t procrastinate and hope that things will turn out for the best. Start now! It is better to be prepared for a cha… Continue

Added by Ginger Korljan on October 6, 2009 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Use Key Words in Context

Have you heard about the trick? The one where job seekers put a mega listing of key words in white font at the end of their resume? It has been going on for years and I would love to know if anyone has gotten an interview because of it. While this trick may result in your resume getting a hit, if those key words aren't in the content and used in context in your resume, I don't believe any employer would call for an interview. The other ploy some job seekers use is to plug key words into the bu… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on October 2, 2009 at 5:24am — 2 Comments

Discovering Your Transferable Skills

Miyagi taught Daniel the Secret of Transferable Skills

One of the most difficult, yet most valuable discoveries one can make on a job search is figuring out how to apply their transferable skills to a new opportunity. This particular ability is especially helpful for people wan… Continue

Added by Pedro S. Silva II on October 1, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments

What's in a name?

Many people list their full name at the top of a résumé, for example: John Paul Smith. While not required, there is certainly no problem with this. It looks professional. It makes your Mom proud. (My mom loves seeing my full name written out on important documents.) But, what if you go by your middle name? If Mr. Smith actually goes by the name of Paul, presenting his name this way gives the impression you are a John. This is how you will be addressed on the telephone, in an email, and how you… Continue

Added by Natalie Joan on August 30, 2009 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Do you need a cover letter?

I've seen this debated quite a lot recently in online forums. The simple answer, in my opinion, is simply YES. First of all, a cover letter is a much more personal document than a résumé. It not only shows off your writing style, but it is a chance for you to mention details or anecdotes that simply don't fit within a formal résumé structure. Don't lose this opportunity to further sell yourself to an employer by leaving the cover letter off. The cover letter is also your chance to demonstrate… Continue

Added by Natalie Joan on August 29, 2009 at 11:42am — 2 Comments

Does your resume pass the 3-second test?

Your resume has all of 3 seconds to make an impression. That’s just about enough time to read that very first sentence on your resume, usually referred to as the objective statement or summary statement. What does that statement say about you? Take a look at these 3 common mistakes to ensure your resume passes this critical 3-second test: Read More! Continue

Added by Natalee Roan on August 25, 2009 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Don't let an opportunity pass you by...

This was a real call I took yesterday. The conversation went like this: Caller: “Hi, um, my name is John. I want to know about your resume service and when you can finish it. Because I need it soon.” Me: “Hi John. Well, let’s skip to your most important question. How quickly do you need it?” John: “I need it by tomorrow. I saw a job position I want to apply fo… Continue

Added by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on August 18, 2009 at 12:35am — 5 Comments

Career Advice: How To Win The Chase For A Job

No matter how you look at it, hunting a job is hard work. In fact, there's nothing easy about it, particularly in troubled times. There is never a smooth path between effort and reward. Setbacks and frustration are the order of the day. Success requires discipline, consistency of effort, energy and a big dose of positive thinking. "It's easy to get discouraged, because in this market, getting hired will take longer than you thought," declares Tory Johnson, chief executive officer of Women For H… Continue

Added by Ramon Greenwood on August 12, 2009 at 10:49am — No Comments

There Are No Absolutes in Job Search

The entire job search process and all of its elements should probably be approached with a "trial and error" mentality. If it were an exact science, this wouldn't be difficult. Job seekers are looking for the "right answers" however, there isn't necessarily one right answer for each individual. RESUMES: You'll find that no two people will give you the same feedback on your resume. This is confusing as all get out. Objective or no objective, one page vs. two and the list goes on and on. What w… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on August 12, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Recruiters are not creative

When they recruit someone, they apply a very simple method: if you have worked in the same industry for a competitor of their client or something very similar, you will be selected. If you have worked for someone else or a different industry, your CV will stay aside. It is what I cal… Continue

Added by Laurent Brouat on August 11, 2009 at 5:08am — 2 Comments