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A resume is an essential self-promotion tool that can make or break the success of your job search. I have seen hundreds of great candidates who don't get any responses to their poorly written resumes and then bombarded with calls after a resume make-over. Of course it’s difficult to get back into the swing of things when you haven’t had to look for a job in 5+ years. Resume trends have changed an

  I've had several requests recently to write about the art of interviewing.  What follows is not job interview theory, it is the hard reality of what it takes to be successful in today's market.  Over the years I've sent candidates to thousands of IT interviews, and this article is based on feedback from hiring managers and HR representatives. It is perfectly normal for even the most e

Start your new job correctly Most people don’t realize how your first few months, weeks and even days on the job affect your career. First impressions form opinions that may be very hard to change later. So when you run into your new office a few minutes late because you didn’t know where to park, all out of sorts, nervously smiling at everyone... you look like a lost puppy. Here is how to avoid

Reality Check Raises aren’t just handed out to make employees happy like Christmas gifts. They’re given out for a single reason: to retain employees who add significant value to the organization. Your boss is your “representative in congress” … So how can you get them to fight for you? Does your boss like you? Take a look at your most recent review. Some will say that their boss is nitpicking

More and more companies are embracing telecommuting. There are countless debates about whether or not it benefits the employer. Some rave that allowing work from home builds trust, keeps more new moms with the organization, eliminates pricey office space and takes away a location barrier from hiring. Others argue that home distractions shift priorities and a relaxed atmosphere encourages cavali