I just finished reading Jobacle's post, 6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Resume Writer. I agree that these are important questions to ask, but I think some of them should be expanded to uncover the value a writer can bring to your search. Below are the 6 Jobacle questions with my recommendati...
Networking Authentically
Check out these wise words of networking wisdom from Gen Y blogger and entrepreneur Jun Loayza over on the Brazen Careerist blog. Jun reminds us that a bigger online network doesn't mean a better network. Avoid "promiscuous linking" and connect to people you know well or want to get to know ...
Twitter Your Way to Your Next Job
The Wall Street Journal recently explored the Twitter phenomenon and how this microblogging tool is being used to communicate in near real time with friends, colleagues, business associates, and prospects. So what about for job search? Here are some inspirational posts by Jason Buss, Dan Schaw...
Endorsements on Resumes: Stand Out From the Crowd
From time to time I add testimonials or a quote from a letter of recommendation to a client's resume or cover letter to add some extra "wow" to their presentation and underscore how well respected they are in their field. Recently, two of my clients questioned this practice because they were unsure ...
Job Search Strategies for Introverts
I just finished reading Wendy Gelberg's book, The Successful Introvert: How to Enhance Your Job Search and Advance Your Career. Wendy offers several excellent approaches for retooling a job search to make the process more fruitful and enjoyable for people who consider themselves introverts and str...
Career Solvers is on Alltop Careers
Career Solvers is proud to announce that our blog feed has been selected to be on Alltop, a leading blog aggregator that collects stories from all the top sites on the web and allows readers to search by categories. You can view our feeds and the feeds of other popular careers blogs here....
More on Cover Letters
I wrote a post yesterday about how cover letters are perceived by recruiters, HR, and hiring authorities. Steve Levy, Talent Scout, OD Consultant, and blogger extraordinaire, sent me some thoughtful comments regarding cover letters that I think are worth repeating. "I wonder how many recruiters...
The Great Cover Letter Debate
I recently sat in on a panel of staffing professionals representing such prestigious companies as Microsoft, Starbucks, and PacSun. One of the questions that came up in the audience was "Do you read cover letters?" All three representatives of these companies said they do not. But is this representa...
2008 Career Industry Mega Trends
Each year, Career Directors International publishes a report on employment trends. Below are some key trends from the 2008 report. Paperless Resumes. Resumes with rich media components such as Visual CV are gaining relevance and acceptance in today’s job search. Privacy. Public a...
Career Solvers Wins 3 TORI Awards
Each year, Career Directors International hosts the TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) international awards competition. This year, Career Solvers received five nominations and three 2nd place awards in the following categories: Best Executive Resume Best Creative Resume Best Cover Letter...