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Resumes
What Is A Resume?
Resume Basics
Secrets of a Great Resume
How Have Resumes
Changed?
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And What To Do When What You're Doing Isn't Working.
Reverse
Chronological, Functional & Mixed Resume Formats - Which should you use?
Seven Eight Worst Resume Mistakes - job hunters make
when writing their resumes.
Resume Examples
- in all
the formats you need, explained: ASCII resume (scannable resume), word processed
resume, HTML resume (resume Web page), and PDF.
Student & New Graduate Resume Answers -
"I'm a student who has no applied
experience. How do I go about writing a resume that will
make me look good, even though I lack job experience?"
Student & College Resumes - Frequently Asked Questions
- Even more to help you get there.
Cover Letters
Covering Cover
Letters
Broadcast Cover Letters
Other Job Search
Documents
Regarding References
Recommendation Letter
- Whether you need one or are asked to write one for someone else.
Resignation Letter
- one of the most difficult and
yet most important documents you may need to write.
Job
Hunting Business Cards
- The Job Hunter's Calling Card.
Thank You Letters
Professional Bios - With examples
Interviewing
Interview Prep
- Before, During, and After The Interview
Long List of Common Interview
Questions - A
comprehensive list of hundreds of commonly asked tough interview
questions - includes questions job candidates should ask at the
interview.
Interview Questions Quiz - See how well you do answering
some of the toughest interview questions (answer sheet provided)
Salary
Requested Salary History and Salary
Requirements
Salary
Negotiation - Skills for Navigating the Tough Terrain.
Where The Jobs Are
10 Avenues to
Finding Your Next Job
Job Hunting for the Holidays
- Don't miss this excellent opportunity to advance your job search and career.
Job & Career Fairs
- Everything You Need to Know to Make it a Great.
Tapping Into the
"Hidden Job Market" - it's not really "hidden."
Job Sites By
Industry
- A diverse list of Job-related
Web sites/links organized by Industry.
Job Sites By
State -
A comprehensive list of Job-related Web
sites and links organized by U.S. State and Region.
"Need to Know"
Job Seeker Information
Equal Employment
Opportunity Regulations in the United States
Quizzes
Interview Questions Quiz
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Resume Quiz - see how you do!
Job Search Networking
Quiz
Help & Motivation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- If it's a job search question, the answer is here
Tough
Job Search Questions - Answered
Should I Hire a
Professional Resume Writer?
Resume Services
from 1st-Writer
Job Search Sticking Points -
Where in the job search are you getting stuck?
The Do's and Don'ts of an Effective Job Search
Eight
Worst Mistakes Job Hunters Make - the eight worst mistakes job hunters
make when trying to land their next position.
Re-entering The Job Market
Career Path
- A motivational article with real world strategies for finding a career you'll
love.
Self-Evaluation - A
Conversation To Have... with Yourself.
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Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Plummeted to its Lowest Rate in Nearly Three
Years
CNNMoney.com. December 2, 2011. The unemployment rate fell to 8.6%, the
lowest rate since March 2009 and a significant decline from 9% just a month
before. By Annalyn Censky
No relief for long-term unemployed
CNNMoney.com. November 2, 2011. The long-term unemployed just can't catch a
break. By Charles Riley
The return of multiple job offers
CNNMoney.com. July 18, 2011. Jobs are still hard to come by - unless you're
part of the elite group of job seekers who are fielding not one but several
competing opportunities at once. By Vickie Elmer, contributor.
Job
seekers get left out of the recovery
New York, CNNMoney.com. July 8, 2011. It's been two years since the
recession officially ended, but for job seekers, the economic woes are far from
over. By Jessica Dickler
Economists see more hiring on the way
New York, CNNMoney.com. January 24, 2011. In another sign of a strengthening
economy, U.S. companies say they are planning to hire more workers, and expect
economic growth to pick up in the first months of 2011, according to a survey
released Monday. By Charles Riley, staff reporter
100 Best Companies To Work For (2011)
Fortune Magazine. See the full list of America's top 100 employers, including detailed company
profiles and contact information, or check out "Best Employers By State."
Strong signs of life for the job market
New York, CNNMoney.com. January 5, 2011. Private sector payrolls soared
297,000 in December, while 2010 job cuts drop 59% to lowest annual level since
1997, two separate reports show. By Aaron Smith, staff writer and Blake Ellis,
staff reporter.
2011: A hiring boom, even at 9% unemployment
New York, CNNMoney.com. January 3, 2011. After three years of economic pain,
a growing number of economists think 2011 will finally bring what everyone's
been hoping for: more jobs and a self-sustaining recovery. By Chris Isidore,
senior writer.
They're hiring!
Fortune Magazine, April 19, 2010. These Fortune 100 employers have at least
200 openings each, totaling more than 60,000 jobs. Want to work there? Fortune
Magazine asked company representatives what they're looking for - and secrets to
getting hired.
Finally, an end to job losses
New York, CNNMoney.com. April 2, 2010. The long nightmare of job losses
appears to be just about over. By Chris Isidore, senior writer.
6 Job Search Mistakes in a Recession
CareerBuilder.com, March 22, 2010. In any economic climate, job hunting is
nobody's idea of fun. And with the growing number of folks hitting the bricks
these days, it seems the task is getting even harder. By Paul Powers.
Good job news: Wages are rising. Really.
New York, CNNMoney.com. March 5, 2010. The end of more than two years of job
losses can't come soon enough for most Americans. By Chris Isidore, senior
writer.
100 Best Companies To Work For (2010)
Fortune Magazine. See the full list of America's top 100 employers, including detailed company
profiles and contact information, or check out "Best Employers By State."
Jobless claims fall to 17-month low
New York, CNNMoney.com. December 31, 2009. - The number of Americans filing
first-time claims for unemployment insurance fell sharply last week to the
lowest level in 17 months, the government said Thursday. Analysts had expected
an increase. By Hibah Yousuf, staff reporter.
More Raises, smaller pay increases in 2010
CNNMoney.com, December 21, 2009. - The good news is that you're more likely
to get a raise next year. But the bad news is that the boost may not be as big
as you'd like. By Blake Ellis, contributing writer.
Job loss: Worst in 34 years
CNNMoney.com, February 6, 2009. Employers slashed 598,000 more jobs in
January as unemployment rate climbed to 7.6%. By Chris Isidore,
CNNMoney.com senior writer.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits breaks half-million mark
for first time - in 2009
CNNMoney.com. By Lara Moscrip, contributing
writer.
What About
My Job?
CNNMoney.com, September 25, 2008. A near meltdown of the nation's financial
system will affect jobs well beyond Wall Street. By Jessica Dickler, staff
writer.
Where The Big Jobs Are
Fortune Magazine, August 8, 2008. Demand for high-level talent is
surprisingly robust, especially for senior managers who are willing to move. By
Anne Fisher, senior writer.
Corporate America Is Getting Nervous
CNNMoney.com, June 6, 2008. A big spike in unemployment is the latest sign
that businesses are starting to feel the pinch from the weak economy. But some
see hope on the horizon. By Paul R. La Monica, CNNMoney.com editor at large.
Nation's Economic Pain Deepens
CNNMoney.com, June 6, 2008. Biggest jump in unemployment rate since 1986 -
combined with energy and housing woes - stokes fears about recession. By
Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer.
Lessons Of The Fall
Fortune Magazine, May 29, 2008. Ex-CEOs from
JetBlue, Starbucks, and Motorola discuss what they learned when they lost their
jobs. By Patricia Sellers, editor at large.
CNN
Money's Best Places To Live - 2008
CNNMoney.com.
Rates and compares US cities, including best employers in your state, best
benefits, top-paying companies, and more.
10 Toughest Career Dilemmas - Solved
Fortune Magazine, December 10, 2007 - Covering whether it's time to change jobs,
to secrets for getting into business school, to advice on surviving an office
romance, Fortune Magazine includes excerpts from some of the top "Ask Annie"
columns of the 2007 year.
Pay differences: Same job, 10 different cities
New York, N.Y., September 14, 2006 - Here's what you might earn in jobs that pay
annual salaries of $60,000 and $90,000. By Jeanne Sahadi, CNNMoney.com senior
writer. Posted well over three years ago, this article remains relevant, today,
and is a good read.
Signs you have a great job ... or not
New York, N.Y., May 31, 2006 - Even when you're having a really bad day, your
job may be a lot better than you think. Here's how to tell. By Jeanne Sahadi,
CNNMoney.com senior writer.
Top 5 Resume
Lies - The Truth Stretched Thin
New York, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2004 - The truth is stretched thin in resumes and on
interviews by a notable number of job seekers. There are no statistics, but
experts estimate that 10 percent to 30 percent of job seekers shade the truth or
flat-out lie on their resumes, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray &
Christmas.
Privacy
issues for online job seekers:
Documents Reveal Serious Job Seeker Resume Privacy Violations, by
Pam Dixon - Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Fact Sheet 25: Privacy Tips for Online Job Seekers, by Pam Dixon
- Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.
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Student Resumes,
Professional Resumes,
Executive Resumes,
Extensive (Academic / Medical) Resumes,
Electronic Resume File Conversion,
Professional Bios,
Resume Critique,
Corporate Profiles, Cover Letters, Resignation Letters,
Returning Client
Updates, and more, in all the formats
job hunters need: MS Word resume, ASCII resume (scannable resume), HTML resume
(resume Web page), and PDF formats. See
examples of these different resume formats and how they're used in an
effective job search.
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Before beginning a successful job search, you need
to know yourself and what it is you're searching for. The following are some
outstanding sites and resources to help you find your way.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Get
all the information you need on that targeted position or potential career path,
including educational requirements, national salary levels, and working environment.
The Career
Key: Choosing a Career
The Career Key will help you - in choosing a career, choosing a college major or
training program, and in career planning. Take The Career Key - it's free! - a
professional test or quiz. It measures your skills, abilities, talents, values,
interests, and personality. You will identify promising jobs and get accurate
career information about them.
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Reference checking services from Allison & Taylor can help you get
your dream job! In today's competitive job market former job
references can make or break your career. Allison & Taylor's job
reference checking offers an accurate way to confirm that your job
references will enhance your chances, rather than stand in your way.
One of the most common reasons job seekers are rejected for
positions today is due to bad job references from their former employer(s).
Instant-Hire -
Background Checks
Job seekers can
stand out ahead of the competition by supplying their own background checks with
the help of Instant-Hire.
Job Sites By
Industry
A diverse list of Job-related Web
sites/links organized by Industry. Compiled for you by
Sue Campbell at 1st-Writer.com.
Job Sites
By State
A comprehensive list of Job-related Web
sites and links organized by U.S. State and Region. Compiled for you by
Sue Campbell at 1st-Writer.com.
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http://newslink.org/statnews.html
U.S. Newspapers By State - Find newspaper classified job ads in your location of
choice.
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/
International Newspapers.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Get the
statistics you need on that targeted position or potential career path,
including educational requirements, national salary levels, working environment,
and more.
Graduate Degree
Insightful blog for would-be masters & PhD students interested in various US
based distance learning institutions.
Weddles Association List
A well organized and easy-to-use list of
several thousand associations from around the world organized by their primary
professional/occupational focus and/or industry of interest. Provides individual
links to the professional association Web sites. Joining professional
associations in your industry, and actively networking within them, is a very
important aspect of a successful and productive career life.
AllStarJobs
Directory of over 50,000 employment agencies, job banks, employers & career
resources.
Big Dog in the UK
Site aims to provide a wide range of various job and apprenticeship vacancies
for a NEET audience (not in education, employment or training), aged 14-24. They
have over 30,000 vacancies listed, with more coming in on a daily basis.
Offering career advice articles, money-saving tips and deals as well as a social
network ‘feed’-like design, site encourages conversation and participation from
the online community. They even mix up the serious side of job-seeking with a
bit of fun via music videos, trailers, Flash games and competitions.
Contract Job Hunter
Contract Job Hunter specializes in job openings for serious Contractors and
Consultants in the engineering, IT/IS, and technical disciplines. Their jobs
include all positions advertised in
CONTRACT
EMPLOYMENT WEEKLY magazine. In addition to a job database, their
members have access to a wide range of job-seeking services... all for $20 a
year. Site offers a substantial listing of contract technical employment posts
and is definitely worth a look. Listings are promised to be updated on the
half-hour, and most posts are less than a week old.
CoolWorks
75000 jobs in great places! Find a seasonal job or career in some of the
greatest places on earth. Ski resorts, ranches, theme parks, tour companies and
more are waiting for you here.
Employment
News
Regional job opportunities across Greater Toronto and Ottawa Areas.
Permits2Work - UK
and Immigration
4 UK
Work permit and immigration specialists for the UK.
Providing applicants presented with UK job offers work
permits for the United Kingdom. 5 years experience. Work on
a no win, no fee basis.
Job
Search Engine at TheJobSpider.com
A free employment resource site. Offering: online
job searching, job alerts, resume posting, and free job posting. View their
help wanted by
category or search by keyword. Also, browse their extensive
employment resources directory.
Jobwerx
Manufacturing Network
The Latest in What's Happening Online for Manufacturing and Engineering
Professionals in Plastics, Packaging, Metal Stamping, Rubber, Tooling and More!
HireAbility
More than a 1000 jobs posted daily. Job seekers can post a profile in just
seconds and search HireAbility's job database by state, posting date, job
titles, skills, and more.
Skill Clear
Skill Clear offers information, news,
advice and assistance relating to immigration, work permits and work visas for UK, USA, Canada,
Australia and New Zealand.
Simply Hired
"Search every job on the planet."
Net-Temps
Net-Temps is the #1 destination of job seekers looking for contract, temporary
or direct employment through a staffing agency.
Billing-Coding Forums
Welcome to Billing-Coding Forums - A place where
others can help you connect the dots... This site has been
created with the intention of providing a forum and
recruitment section for, and only for, Billers & Coders to
come together, ask questions, find resources and locate jobs
in this fast, ever growing industry.
**See more great sites to search for jobs and post your resume on
Job Sites By
Industry and Job Sites By State pages**
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Third-party Web Sites)
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wages, earnings and benefits - U.S.
PayScale
Salary survey, salaries, wages, compensation information and analysis. Includes
evaluations for job offers or raises, and salary in your current position. Nice
site.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Get the
statistics you need on that targeted position or potential career path,
including educational requirements, national salary levels, working environment,
and more.
Salary.com
What are you worth? The Salary Wizard can help you determine what positions
are paying in your choice of industry and location.
National Association of Realtors ®
Salary Calculator
Calculates salary and cost of living factors by location. Excellent resource.
SalaryExpert.com
A leading provider of online compensation data, including salary comparison,
serving both individual employees and HR/Compensation professionals.
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Inspired Hospitality Recruiting
Specializing in attracting top-tier candidates in the hospitality industry, and
working with leaders throughout the industry, Inspired Hospitality Recruiting
focuses on high quality C-level, direct and management-level searches. Contact
them to get started on your future. Highly recommend.
Career Directions
Professional recruiters with over ten years experience matching the right
individual to the right job in the right company or organization. Serving most metropolitan areas throughout the United
States.
Search Firm
SearchFirm.com is building the largest, free online executive recruiter directory - connecting corporate recruiters with leading executive search firms around the world.
Staffing Services
Insource Solutions is an emerging leader in the provision of staffing services
and qualified talent across an array of industries. They specialize in
temporary, temp-to-hire, and permanent placement services. Definitely worth a
look!
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1st-Writer
Student Center
Solid information for the student and new graduate. Links to
some of the best job-related Websites on the Net. Comprehensive list
of colleges and universities by state. Education related Websites.
Katen Consulting, LLC
"Helping Young Adults Become Young Professionals" - A Website worth watching,
Katen Consulting offers powerful skill building workshops, including "Enhance
Your Chance Ô,"
for young adults and the educators who mentor them. Katen Consulting will soon
be updating their Website to include interactive online materials and resources
aimed at helping young adults succeed in the world of work. A definite winner.
GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
Find information on GED tests, online GED courses, high school diplomas online,
GED practice tests, and GED books.
A good article on GEDs
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(Regarding
Third-party Web Sites)
Hoovers
Company Information Search
Annual Report Resource
Center - from The Investor Relations Information Network
The New York
Public Library - Company Information Search
Corporate Information
The Public Register's Annual Report Service
Canadian Business Resource
Forbes
Web 100 Big Business on the Web
Buckmaster Annual Reports for Major
U.S. Corporations
A fee-based service, Buckmaster Annual Reports is a collection of over 3,700
annual reports (252,000 pages) and 6,200 SEC 10-Ks from the top corporations in
America, dating back as far as 1994.
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(Regarding
Third-party Web Sites)
Take A Break!
A list of Web sites that offer
some fun entertainment away from the job search.
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