It’s Friday, so we’re loosening up a bit and bringing you a lighter look at job search. We found this cartoon on Mashable. The cartoon is by Josh Mecouch of Formal Sweatpants. Is it just me or does the job seeker resemble a young Bill Gates? For more laughs, check out ResumeEdge’s Resume Richard video. Have a great weekend! It’s... » Read Full Article
In this economy, the average candidate has most likely been job searching for an extended period. During that time, many have learned that cover letters need to be businesslike in tone, rather than using casual language as one would in an email or text to a friend. Most also realize that a cover letter should... » Read Full Article
None of us want to risk having our resume deleted or tossed out because the content and appearance made a hiring manager groan. Trouble is, not everyone knows what’s standard and acceptable in resumes. Especially the kind that hiring managers want to read. (Photo Credit) An excellent article on Mashable detailed pet peeves for those... » Read Full Article
Scores of articles have been written recently about millennials, that generation of Americans born in the 1980s-1990s. Many of those pieces, such as the ones in the New York Times and NPR, focus on this group’s staggering student debt and high rate of unemployment despite their impressive academic achievements. It’s not a pretty picture. However, even... » Read Full Article
Came across a video the other day that provides tips for graduates who are looking for their first job. What many entry-level candidates don’t realize is that the audience for their resume isn’t their mom, peer group or guidance counselor. It’s a hiring manager or a recruiter. Their preferences are what matter most. This video... » Read Full Article
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