The Dangers of Resume Overkill
Nearly everything written about resume design concentrates on what you should put in. But let’s look at what should be left out, or at…
The Strategic Case for Changing Jobs
There are many deeply personal reasons to change your employment situation. However, from a purely strategic point of view, there are four good reasons to…
Salary Negotiation Techniques
The best approach to putting the deal together is to decide whether you want the job before an offer is extended. This allows you to…
Beefing Up an Anemic Resume
To get the most mileage out of your resume, you’ll want to emphasize certain aspects of your background. By doing so, you’ll present…
Your Next Job: What Does it Really Pay?
Compensation will be a key factor in your decision whether to accept a new position. However, few people take the time to really understand their…
How to Evaluate a Job Offer
Let’s assume your employment interview went well, and there’s sincere and mutual interest on both sides. You now need to decide two things…
Choosing The Best Resume Format
Your resume can be arranged in one of two basic formats: summary or chronological. The summary (or functional) resume distills your total work experience into…
A Stronger Resume Will Increase Your Odds
Reality Check: Given the choice of two candidates of equal ability, hiring managers will always prefer to interview the one with the most artfully constructed…