What Not to Do: Countdown of Four Things to Avoid on Your Resume Number four in our countdown of things not to do on your resume is keyword spam. Modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)—the software that “reads” resumes to…

People in transition know that 60 to 80 percent of job seekers get their next positions through networking. Consequently and whenever possible, they focus their daily activities on such networking. But despite their—sometimes admittedly awkward—efforts, nothing comes of it.…

Thank You-A Newly Minted Phrase? By Michael Rosner Thank(s) - to express feelings of gratitude to somebody or be grateful to somebody- Encarta It never ceases to amaze me how people, self included, take things for granted. Whether it’s…

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Don’t Get a Job Don’t misunderstand the title of this blog. It’s not about sexual preference. It’s about networking. Every morning, when I take my walk, I observe groups of teenagers waiting at street corners…

You can see this post directly by going to http://bit.ly/P7SE9X by Eugene Lim (link to LinkedIn) Marketing Intern, Software Advice The job hunt is becoming increasingly competitive, especially for new grads. One useful tool to set job seekers apart…

While in Transition, Focus--But on What? By ALEX FREUND I for one fully understand those in transition. I’ve been there at times myself--and for way too long. Life for the unemployed is hugely confusing. The quasi life equilibrium that…

Keyword Spam: What It Means on a Resume Keywords are those critical words that an employer will automatically expect to find on any resume from a job applicant. For example, if you are applying for an accountant position, the…

How NOT to Get A Job-The Job Interview Part 2 of the “How NOT To” series Michael Rosner So after sending out hundreds of resumes, going to 10’s of networking meetings meeting hundreds of people, listening to countless seminars…

Last week, I talked to you about job search strategies. I hope you had a good week and have successfully lined up some interviews. Here are seven things you most certainly need to avoid if you want your interview…

How to Survive in Today’s Marketplace by Michael Rosner Easier said than done but let’s get some basics down on paper and let’s do a reality check. Questions one may ask themselves: Why did I lose my Job? Up…