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Whether you're trying to get your first job, or just a different one, we share advice on interviewing, networking with your contacts, resume writing and working with recruiters.

How To Choose an Online Resume Writing Service

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2008
By Jason Kay
Believe it or not, you may not be the best person to write your resume. Sure, you know your background and experience better than anyone, but translating that information into...

How To Tailor Your Resume for Scanning

 
 
 
 
 
June 25, 2008
By Jason Kay
Every job seeker wants his or her resume to stand out from the crowd. But achieving this goal isn’t as easy as it was several years ago. Today, you not only have...

How To Handle Resume Flaws

 
 
 
 
 
June 17, 2008
By Jason Kay
An effective resume is a key tool when you are trying to land a job. However, most resumes fail to capture the attention of potential employers for very predictable, but definitely...

How To Download KSA Samples

 
 
 
 
 
June 3, 2008
By Jason Kay
Learn how to download high quality KSA samples to assist in writing your own KSA answers for federal government applications.

How To Know It's Time to Quit Your Job

 
 
 
 
 
May 7, 2008
By Jason Kay
For many people, the answer to the question, “Do you like your job?” changes depending on what day you ask. Maybe you can relate to this seesaw of emotions when it comes to...

How To Write a Career Transition Resume

 
 
 
 
 
May 6, 2008
By Jason Kay
Congratulations! You’ve made the difficult yet rewarding decision to change careers. The good news? You’re in for an exciting adventure as you blaze a trail down a career path...

How To Write a Student Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 24, 2008
By Jason Kay
The following tips will help you craft a student resume that will make you stand out from the crowd.

How To Format a Resume

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
By Jason Kay
If you learned to write a resume more than 10 years ago, you may be thinking, "I didn't know there were different formats." That's because until recently, most workers...

How To Write a Resume Objective

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
By Jason Kay
It's the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between "keep...

How To Use Resume Distribution Services

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
By Jason Kay
Learn how to get your resume in the hands of a large number of potential employers quickly.

How To Write an SES Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 25, 2008
By Jason Kay
Learn how to create an outstanding resume for Senior Executive Service applications.

How To Write a Legal Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 13, 2008
By Jason Kay
Learn the tips on creating a winning legal resume.

How To Write a Successful Engineering Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 11, 2008
By Jason Kay
Read tips on creating an engineering resume that will lead to those all-important interviews.

How To Start Networking Online with LinkedIn

 
 
 
 
 
March 5, 2008
By Elazar Nudell
This article will show you how to display your skills on the Internet for co-workers and potential employers to see. My framework is based on LinkedIn, but many online networking...

How To Write a Successful IT Resume

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2008
By Jason Kay
Tips that will help you stand out from the IT crowd and land an interview for your dream job.

How To Write a Military to Civilian Resume

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
By Jason Kay
Tips for former military personnel to help them understand what potential employers are looking for and how to design their resume to meet those needs.

How To Know When You Need a New Resume

 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2008
By Jason Kay
Maybe you haven’t updated your resume since your first job out of college—10 years ago. Or perhaps you haven’t been called in for any interviews despite sending out dozens...

How To Write a Cover Letter

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
By Jason Kay
Learn how to write a cover letter that grabs the hiring manager's attention.

How To Write ECQ Statements

 
 
 
 
 
February 4, 2008
By Jason Kay
Learn to Write Top Notch Executive Core Qualification Statements.

How To Write a Non-Profit Resume

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
By Jason Kay
If you’d like to join the paid ranks of those who work for non-profits, the first step is to put together a resume that will get you noticed and, ultimately, hired.

How To Make Your Resume Stand Out

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
By Jason Kay
When you begin to build your resume, there are some simple resume writing tips to keep in mind to help grab the employer’s attention and get you in the door for an interview....

How To Find the Best Candidates for that Job

 
 
 
 
 
January 15, 2008
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By Cherry Ozoa
Are you a recruiter wishing to jump-start your business? You might want to read this!

How To Build a Winning CV that Positions your Personal Brand Powerfully

 
 
 
 
 
January 2, 2008
By Lalit Khanna
This article helps you understand the psychology of the selection process and the role personal branding plays in the same. Based on the science of positive psychology and behavioral...

How To Start a New Job

 
 
 
 
 
November 15, 2007
By Jason Kay
Here are ten tips for creating stellar first impressions when starting a new job.

How To Apply for a New Job

 
 
 
 
 
November 6, 2007
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By Kris Zelunka
Tips on how to apply for a job, and what sort of things you can do to increase your chances of getting the job that you want.

How To Analyze Handwriting

 
 
 
 
 
October 30, 2007
By David Block
There’s no hocus pocus about handwriting analysis (technically known as graphology). It can get right to the writer’s subconscious. It can confirm what you already thought...

How To Create a Professional Resume

 
 
 
 
 
October 19, 2007
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By Kris Zelunka
Tips for writing a professional resume.

How To Prepare for an Interview

 
 
 
 
 
October 18, 2007
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By Kris Zelunka
Tips to help prepare you for an interview.

How To Make a Good First Impression at Job Interviews

 
 
 
 
 
October 15, 2007
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By James Lowrance
When you are better prepared for job interviews, you increase your chances of getting hired. Employers are looking for people who are confident, positive and interested in the...

How To Write a CV

 
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2007
By Jason Kay
Learn how to write a professional curriculum vitae.

How To Give a Successful Phone Interview

 
 
 
 
 
October 4, 2007
By Jason Kay
Learn the secrets to successfully handling telephone interviews.

How To Land an Entry Level Job

 
 
 
 
 
September 25, 2007
By Jayne Wesner
You've got the interview, now how do you land it? This article will help you learn what is expected when going into any interview.

How To Write an Executive Resume

 
 
 
 
 
July 30, 2007
By Jason Kay
Executive-level jobs are harder to find and generally have more competition, so an attention-getting executive resume can make the difference between getting the job and getting...

How To Write an Entry Level Resume

 
 
 
 
 
July 19, 2007
By Jason Kay
Learn how to write a professional resume regardless of your level of experience.

How To Choose a Resume Writing Service

 
 
 
 
 
July 4, 2007
By Jason Kay
How do you choose from the thousands of resume writing services available on the internet? This article will help you decide which resume service is right for your job level and...

How To Write KSA Statement Answers

 
 
 
 
 
June 13, 2007
By Jason Kay
KSAs (knolwedge, skills, and abilities) are additional statements required when applying for some federal jobs. Learn how to write successful answers and land an interview.

How To Write a Federal Government Resume

 
 
 
 
 
June 13, 2007
By Jason Kay
Federal resumes are used when applying for federal government jobs. They contain more information and are formatted differently than private sector resumes.

How To Learn from Sample Resumes

 
 
 
 
 
August 22, 2006
By Stacy Fisher
There are a lot of people who learn well by example. If you are one of these people, you could benefit from learning to write your own résumé by studying a sample résumé. By...

How To Answer Technical Interview Questions

 
 
 
 
 
August 20, 2006
By Stacy Fisher
Are you ready for that big interview? You've prepared your résumé. You've picked out the perfect professional suit.  You've spent hours on the Internet reading practice interview...

How To Answer Undergraduate Admissions Interview Questions

 
 
 
 
 
August 13, 2006
By B. Danesco
The big day has arrived. You're about to go from being just a name and number to being a flesh and blood person to the people who decide whether you're in or out at the...

How To Use Job Interview Etiquette

 
 
 
 
 
June 1, 2006
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By Elizabeth Grace
Successful job interviews are often as much about the personalities of the participants as they are about the qualifications of the applicant. Both people are trying to sell something....

How To Get Help with Your Networking Skills

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2006
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By Elizabeth Grace
Networking, the term for making connections, whether social or business related, is a beneficial skill to cultivate. People with strong networking skills are more likely to find...

How To Prepare for a Behavioral Interview

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2006
By Donald Willard
The form of interviewing known as Behavioral Interviewing is a relatively new type of interview in which your behavior in specific situations is analyzed. Many employers believe...

How To Utilize Interview Techniques

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2006
By Donald Willard
Let's face it.  Interviewing for a job is one of the more stressful situations a person can go through.  The greatest cause of that stress is the fear of the unknown.  What...

How To Network at Job Fairs

 
 
 
 
 
May 21, 2006
By Donald Willard
Job fairs offer a great opportunity for business networking. Where else can you find a group of employers all in one room wanting to talk to you? But before you begin networking...

How To Find a Job Fair

 
 
 
 
 
May 21, 2006
By Donald Willard
The job fair is one of the great tools available to the job-seeker.  Job fairs occur rather frequently in major cities all over the United States and afford the job-seeker an...

How To Hire a Professional Resume Service

 
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2006
By Ann MacDonald
You are in the job market and it is time to brush up your resume. If you decide to hire a professional resume service, it is important to know what to look for and how to find...

How To Avoid Illegal Interview Questions

 
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2006
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By Elizabeth Grace
Job interviews, even those that go the smoothest, can be a bit stressful. No matter which side of the desk you are on, you want to be sure that the time is well spent and that...

How To Be Ethical While Business Networking

 
 
 
 
 
May 15, 2006
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By Elizabeth Grace
Business networking offers you the opportunity to form relationships with other business people as well as potential clients. Done well, business networking establishes a healthy...

How To Find a Career Through Networking

 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2006
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By Donna Reynolds
Whether you are looking for your first job, hoping to change careers, or trying to find a new job in your field, chances are that you are already familiar...
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