For the most part, it does not. Your grade point average is usually left off a resume after one has been out of school for a few years. There are a few exceptions...

Many people don’t realize how different from the job search of today is from the job search of not even too many years ago. Many others find it difficult to learn about today’s different kind of search and therefore shove the...

Millions of workers have been disconnected from the work force. If they are not reconnected, the costs to them and to society will be grim.

Hiring managers eyes are quickly scanning over your resume for keywords that align with their view of the position. Does your resume stand out?

Many of us already know to go directly to company websites but how can we do so more effectively?

Years ago, I had a large office in the Wall Street area with a personal secretary screening my phone calls, opening mail, taking dictation, and managing my calendar. Since then of course, the business world has changed. The...

Some mistakes that we make on our resumes are keeping us from getting the jobs that we want. Below are twenty five common mistakes that I often come across from job seekers and are best to avoid:

You never know what the future will bring but it is always a good idea to be prepared. Update your resume regularly, even if you do not expect to search for work anytime soon.

we already know that most people are one or two levels away from us and we just need someone to help facilitate a connection to the people that we would like to speak with. But how to get people to make that connection? Here are some suggestions:

Think what the interview is all about. Sorry, but it’s not about you. It’s about the interviewer’s perception regarding your fit into the organization’s culture combined with your ability to perform the job very well. No...

You will never see an advertisement that puts to the forefront what features the product does not have. Why do we do this in a cover letter?

Your potential employer wants referencces. Who to use and why.

The job search is a fulltime job but how to structure ones day? Here's how to do it effectively:

I frequent job search networking groups where people stand up and recite what’s called the elevator pitch. Ideally, people are supposed to be able to concisely sum up unique professional aspects about themselves in a way that...

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13 suggestions to improve your job references

Why when most businesses are strictly vetting candidates, do the life insurance and financial planning industries constantly recruit? Is it because their business is booming? Not necessarily.

Do most of us want to work either close to our homes or in our city’s most thriving downtown area (convenient to nighttime activities and good lunch options)? Sure but why pass up a chance at a job that might take you an hour to get to but is a better fit?