The first thing one needs to understand about networking is that it’s not something you start when you need a job, it is an undertaking that is carried out over the course of one’s life. People tend to think that networking is an aggressive way to self-promote, but really, it’s about building good relationships.  It [...]

For the last week you have been tirelessly working at refining your resume. After dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s, you finally hit send and submit your flawless professional resume as part of a perfect application. After a couple days of sweating and anxiously waiting for that reply, the email pops into your inbox [...]

We’ve all been capable of telling a little white lie before, and lying on resumes is a common practice today. What they don’t know won’t hurt ‘em, right? It seems easy to fudge a resume and have that none-the-wiser attitude. Human resources departments must skim through hundreds of resumes a day – there’s no way [...]

When buckling down for a serious job search, it’s crucial to have all your ducks in a row before you get started because success is where preparation and opportunity meet. Whether you find the perfect job online, or you’re referred through strong networking, those opportunities will come, but you have to be ready for them. [...]

In my last post, I introduced accomplishment statements; one of the biggest secrets of professional, job-winning resumes. "But what are accomplishment statements? And how do I write them?" I hear you ask. Accomplishment statements are short stories telling how you helped your employer achieve key goals. They describe a problem and how you solved it. [...]