Friday, August 10, 2012

Resume and Interview Tips Updated

I've updated the Resume and Interview Tips page with some great new resources.

Resources include:

Creating an Effective Resume - Free Video Training Tutorial
The course covers how to build a resume that encompasses action statements, keywords, styling, and effective content, while addressing common stumbling blocks such as handling employment gaps and career changes. Framing the resume as a vital component of a personalized marketing campaign, Mariann shows how to conduct employer research and utilize keyword optimization techniques to increase a resume's potential of being found by employers and recruiters on resume banks and job sites. Also included are tips on writing cover letters and thank-you notes. Exercise files accompany the course.

Learn LinkedIn: How to Build your Living Resume
In this manual, you will see how to set yourself up on LinkedIn (if you haven't already), establish your account, and develop your “living resume” in an easy step by step process. This manual will also go over the must-know tips and information to ensure you don't make any mistakes and will provide some new tricks for the more seasoned LinkedIn user. Also with this manual you will receive daily updates on new cool websites and programs in your email for free, courtesy of MakeUseOf.

and also...

12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the IT Job You Want
Think about this the next time you're interviewing for a job. Your interviewer WANTS to hire you! Get into your hiring manager's head and understand what he/she really wants to know so they can take the next step and hire you. Learn how you can make yourself a more attractive candidate now with PrepLogic's free 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want

Thursday, August 2, 2012

5 Reasons Why You Never Hear Back After Applying For A Job

BusinessInsider has a great article on why you might not hear back after applying for a job.

It's a good read, and I encourage you to check it out, even if you aren't currently actively looking for a new job.