Your dream job is out there. But no matter how qualified you are or how perfect for the job you might be, you won’t get it without an interview. And the only way to get an interview is to write a strong cover letter and resume. These tips, tools, and books can offer you practical...
Editor's Note: I like to welcome Dennis as this week's guest. We will be sharing a guest with you each Friday. I'm looking forward to learning from each of you. Whether you just graduated or are frustrated with a dead-end job, finding a new career can be a frightening prospect. With 9% unemployment across the...
Heading to the movies this weekend? Or maybe just hang out and watch a flick at home? Sometimes watching the challenges - or hijinx - of others at work is just what you need on a Friday night. Here's our list of fave workplace movies, rated by what kind of mood you're in. When You're...
Whether you’re just starting out or working your way up the ladder, getting ahead in your career can often be tough on your pocket. However, did you know that there are some educational apps and services around that are absolutely free? These services are designed with people like you in mind and could help you...
Watching a blooper reel for a TV show can be pretty hilarious—all the actors start laughing at their own mistakes and having a great time on set. They have one of the only jobs where mistakes are expected and sometimes even turn out funnier than the script Most employers take mistakes much more seriously—and nobody's...
Writing a good resume - or CV - can actually be one of the toughest challenges when it comes to job hunting. It's common knowledge that employers spend just a few seconds scanning each resume before sticking it in the yes or no pile. Your CV is designed to only do one thing and that...
The idea of the traditional resume is gone. Today employers are looking for something a little different, something that stands out from the crowd. With a world of technology at the fingertips of candidates, there is a greater expectation for them to go the extra mile. Simply producing a safe resume on paper is not...
On just about any new job, you're excited, ambitious and focused. For some people, a particular job turns into a lifetime career option. While for others, making a career change becomes inevitable. You might be wanting a change for a variety of reasons: better job growth, improved work-life balance, higher salary, greater advancement opportunities. But...
It's official: you can now get a degree for that social media job. Many schools now offer Communication degrees specializing in Social Media. This offering reflects the effect that social media has in our lives and how much impact tools like Twitter and Facebook have on the business world. If you're interested in a career...
Recruiters spend an average of just over three minutes reviewing a job application, so a candidate needs to make their resume count. Why, then, do so many applicants fail to even ensure that their resume is free of spelling mistakes, useless clichés and juvenile presentation? This infographic from Ayers pinpoints the most common errors that...
