July 25th, 2012
By Susan Ricker in Bosses, Co-workers, Getting a raise, News and trends, On the job, Surveys, Work/Life

Swear words, colorful language, expletives, curse words, profanity and bleeped out/ censored words. There are plenty of ways to say the words you’re not supposed to say. But if swear words are in regular rotation in your work vocabulary, consider passing on the expletives or you may be passed over for a promotion.  Click here to read more...

It seems everyone has an opinion on what a résumé should contain, how many pages it should be and how it should be formatted.  So as we enter into a new year, what are the universally agreed-upon elements that are in, and which ones are now passé?  Here are some of the best practices when it comes to crafting your résumé in 2012:  Click here for more information

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Your cover letter is just as important as the content of your resume.  Your cover letter should focus on the relevant experiences and skills that qualify you for the position you're applying for.  Please click here for some examples of successful cover letters.

By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide

I haven't received an email, yet, from hotbabe@somewhere.com asking for job search help. However, some of the email addresses used by people who write to me for help finding jobs are slightly less than professional. The same holds true for voice mail messages. I've listened to some messages, that never should have been heard by a potential employer, from people calling to arrange an interview.

The first impression you give an employer is the most important one. That first impression includes email, phone, fax and other electronic communications, as well as your resume and cover letter. If you have a bizarre voicemail message the caller might decide not to leave a message. A wacky email address could get your message, and your resume, into the trash mailbox.  Click here to continue reading...

Life After Prison
For former inmates, a first and often insurmountable barrier to the job market is the check-box that asks about criminal convictions, employers understandably wary about potential liability. Click here to read more. 

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