Spring is here and it's time for some spring cleaning. That goes for your career strategy as well. Have you given any thought to trimming your bloated, outdated resume or banking some of your new networking contacts to help advance your job prospects this season? Here are 7 easy steps you can ta...
Resumes Don’t Mean a Thing if They Ain’t Got That Bling!
Earlier this week I presented a workshop on creating compelling resumes to members of NSHMBA and during the presentation I spoke about what I call resume "bling". Most resumes I read are as flat as the piece of paper they were written on. Many are created using templates that probably came out with...
Discounted Job Search Books From Happy About Publishers
Happy About publishers is offering a 10% discount on their line of career books by using "Career Books" in the coupon field after purchasing the eBook or paperback version of any of the books on this page. Here's a sneak peak of what's on the page. "Happy About My Resume" by Barbara Safani. This...
Free Teleseminar on Resume Writing-February 4, 2009
You've heard it before...Most hiring managers spend less than 30 seconds looking at a candidate's resume. How can you ensure that your resume passes the hiring authority's initial screening and gets put in the "yes" pile? Find out on February 4, 2009 during my free teleseminar, Resumes That Pass the...
Get a Free Copy of Happy About My Resume Today Only
Something big is happening today, Thursday, January 22nd. When you purchase Chris Muccio, Peggy Murrah, and David Burn's new book 42 Rules for 24-Hour Success on LinkedIn, you will receive my book, Happy About My Resume: 50 Tips for Building a Better Document to Secure a Brighter Future for free...
Happy About My Resume on Blog Talk Radio
Last week I was interviewed by Krishna De of Blog Talk Radio about my new book Happy About My Resume: 50 Tips for Building a Better Document to Secure a Brighter Future. During the interview, I discussed some of the top resume mistakes including: Lack of a clear focus or professional brand...no ...
Do You Have a Career Management Emergency Fund?
A lot of people who are out of work aren't getting the professional job search guidance they need because they feel they can't afford it. Without professional help, many end up with ineffective resumes or unproductive search campaigns. Each week the job seeker is out of work, they lose money. Money ...
Happy About My Resume
Career Solvers is proud to announce the release of our new book "Happy About My Resume: 50 Tips for Building a Better Document to Secure a Brighter Future." Click on the link to learn more about our resume book and visit our new sister blog, Happy About My Resume for more tips on resume writing....
Ten Things to Do Before the Pink Slip Arrives
In response to Job Action Day 2008, here are 10 things everyone should do now, just in case a pink slip arrives in the future. Even if you think your job is secure, these tips are part of any successful, ongoing career management strategy. Audit Your Resume. Most people's resumes read like job des...