Build Accountability Into Your Job Search

Build Accountability Into Your Job Search

I recently got back into running again after a very busy winter and some less than perfect weather. To track my progress, I added Voomaxer to my Facebook page to log my miles and track my progress. But there was another key reason that I added the application and put...
Job Search Traps

Job Search Traps

Career Builder posted some good tips from Robert Half on Common Job Search Traps. Here are a few I would like to add to the list. Trap #1: You don’t have an accomplishment-focused resume. Job seekers often create resumes that are no more than a laundry list of...
Do Telecommuting Jobs Really Exist?

Do Telecommuting Jobs Really Exist?

I was recently interviewed for CNN’s Your Money on the topic of telecommuting. This is certainly a hot topic among job seekers as people continue to seek more work/life balance and flexible arrangements. But I think there is a misperception about how to secure a...
Job Search Lessons from Weight Watchers

Job Search Lessons from Weight Watchers

I’m trying to shed a few pounds that seem to have made their way to my hips over the past several months and I recently visited the Weight Watchers website for some tips and inspiration. I’ve come to realize that many of the same strategies that are used...
Recruiters Love LinkedIn

Recruiters Love LinkedIn

According to a recent poll of 611 recruiters conducted by Inside Recruiting, more than one-third of respondents site LinkedIn as their preferred method for conducting background research on candidates. So what does this mean to job seekers? There is an enormous...