tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-343465662012-02-01T08:00:04.505-08:00Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.comBlogger7091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-79718659267796632162012-02-01T08:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T08:00:04.533-08:00

This video by ClearedJobs explains how a job seeker with government security clearance can use social media safely.

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I couldn't have said it better! Watch this video by Peggy McKee, nationally known recruiter, who explains why you absolutely need a job objective statement on your resume.

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U.S. Air Force Veteran and Human Resources Expert, Patra Frame, explains how a new military vet can figure out what type of job he or she is qualified for in the civilian workforce.

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It's a new year and things are changing for this job search blog. The Job Lounge has an additional location so there are now two Job Lounges, one for articles and one for videos. Job search articles on resumes, cover letters, and related topics are on Susan Ireland's Resume Site under the heading: Susan Ireland's Job Lounge. The most recent articles appear in the top center column of that

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Why recruiter Peggy McKee prefers the chronological resume format over the functional resume format:

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I picked a few video resumes off of YouTube for us to look at. Each represents a slightly different style. One is not in English but even if you can't understand what the job seeker is saying, I still think it's deserving of a review. I thought it would be interesting to hear what you think of them. So, tell us: Which ones do you like, and why? What do you think makes a video resume a good one?

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Wondering whether or not to put "References Available Upon Request" on your resume? Here's your answer, from recruiter, Peggy McKee:

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In this video Patricia A. Frame explains how make a successful government-to-civilian career change. One of her secrets: Use your current network of professionals who have already made such a transition.

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-54089053911215491562011-12-08T09:00:00.000-08:002011-12-08T09:00:08.541-08:00

I'm not a big fan of the TV show How I Met Your Mother, but I thought this video resume for its lead character, Barney Stinson (played by Neil Patrick Harris), was pretty funny. It's only a few minutes long and might give you a chuckle.

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Peggy McKee explains how to sell yourself to employers, just as you would sell a product. I've posted several of Peggy's videos in The Job Lounge. This is one of her best!

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As an Information Technology professional exiting the military, you might want to consider applying for an IT job with the U.S. Government, especially if you have Security Clearance. This video by ClearanceJobs.com discusses the top 10 IT certifications that could give you an advantage over your IT competition.

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If the word "networking" scares you, watch this video by Patricia A. Frame. She'll help you understand that networking is really just a very natural human interaction that can lead to a successful career. More articles on networking: The Power of My LinkedIn "Update" -- Easy One-Minute Networking! Important Social Network Tool: How to Write an Email of Introduction Networking to Find a Job

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I've been thinking about how much I depend on other people to figure out answers to my career questions, even when they don't realize it. Everyday I make big and small decisions. For the big ones I sometimes take into consideration what someone I know and trust would advise me to do. I may not call or email her, I just imagine what she would suggest -- and that helps me come to my own conclusions

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Torrey Taralli is a social media marketing ninja who created this fun cover letter video, which he posted on YouTube. I thought it was pretty cool and that Job Loungers might enjoy it. Here's the note Torrey wrote to me: Hello Susan, I wanted to share a video cover letter I put together this week. I'm applying for a Community Manager job at Carrot Creative, a full-service social media agency.

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You'll hear it straight from a recruiter's mouth in this video, "Show me the money on your resume!" Peggy McKee is an established recruiter who's looked at tons of resumes. She knows what catches her eye and what makes her want to invest her time in a potential job candidate. MONEY! It sometimes takes guts to put dollar signs and percentages on your resume to show exactly how good you are.

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-17230786105608583592011-10-19T09:00:00.000-07:002011-10-19T09:15:43.693-07:00

Oh, please don't say "grey on white" or "blue on white" is a good choice for your resume because it looks cool. I know everyone's writing documents with blue and grey text, but it just isn't the best color scheme for readers like me who have less-than-perfect eyesight. If your resume is easy to read, it's more likely to get read. So use the highest contrast possible. That's right... The best

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-24428824595535526852011-10-12T09:50:00.000-07:002011-10-12T09:54:41.395-07:00

When is a good resume like Swiss cheese? When it stands strong even if it has a few holes. Yes, I’m saying sometimes you can openly have holes on your resume that don’t hurt you… as long as you build a strong structure around those holes. When you do this successfully, you present yourself as a job candidate with no reason not to be considered for the job. A Good Resume Can Have Unfilled Holes

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I just came back from flipping pancakes at a preschool where my husband teaches 3- and 4-year olds. It only took an hour out of my workday and sure, having me there helped snack time flow a little better but somehow the personal benefits of volunteering today are hard to put my finger on. Making pancakes at a preschool may not be the most important volunteer work one can do, and I'm pretty sure

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A job seeker asked me if he could write "Sabbatical" on his resume to explain a career break. His employment gap had nothing to do with an academic or professional pursuit, it was simply time off between jobs. My answer -- No, don't do it! Look, there's nothing wrong with taking a career break -- many people do it to travel, take care of parents, grieve after a personal loss, or conduct a major

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-33593908876680219002011-09-21T08:10:00.000-07:002011-09-21T08:15:29.734-07:00

Facebook has become far more than a site for photo sharing and chit chat with friends and family -- it's now used for job search. I've been compiling my list of the best Facebook pages for job search, and thought I'd share it with you. As you click through the following Facebook pages, notice that some allow comments, others do not. I especially like the ones that allow you to ask questions and

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-239453266674191962011-09-14T19:45:00.000-07:002011-09-14T19:49:23.128-07:00

I bet you’ve heard this job search advice: “Google your name so you know what recruiters and employers are finding out about you.” Seems reasonable enough, until you take into account that Google offers up personalized Google search results to each of its users. This means the results Google delivers to Mr. Employer will probably not be the same results Google delivers when you Google yourself.

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A few months ago I attended the National Career Development Association (NCDA) conference. I brought home fifteen professional business cards from valuable career development contacts with whom I hope to collaborate on this or that project. I decided to invite each of them to join my LinkedIn network as a way of reaching out for further contact. Sadly not one of those professional business cards

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I spent many years working for a major university’s Information Technology area screening IT resumes and helping them figure out who to hire, among myriad other consulting assignments. It was actually one of my favorite jobs, especially when I found an outstanding IT resume with the golden trifecta of appropriate skills, solid experience, and someone who seems like they’d be pleasant to work with

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We’ve all read how often employers and recruiters Google job seekers. They definitely do! And, often one of the first things Google shows employers is a link to the job seeker's LinkedIn Profile. So, expect that your LinkedIn Profile and your resume will be compared. Your resume and LinkedIn profile should not be exactly alike, because your resume should be customized to each opportunity you

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So you see the news and it gives you the blues. And you wonder how you can successfully find a new job now. But yes, people are getting hired. Sure, the process takes longer. You have to be better prepared and more active in networking than ever. But first, think about your past. Pay attention to the good parts. Stop and remember your successes. What have you done at work, at school, in

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It may feel a little silly to Google your own name. Kind of self-absorbed and vain. It is called “vanity Googling” in some circles. However, in fact, this is a very necessary part of job search today – monitoring your online reputation. Why is vanity Googling necessary? Because employers research potential employees more than 80% of the time, according to some recent research funded by

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How do you manage your career when everything around you is falling apart? Let's say you're looking for a job or career advancement and you get hit with a personal problem such as the death of a loved one. Lately I've been dealt a series of personal tragedies that have just about knocked me off my feet. Add the overall bad economy to the equation and I sometimes feel I'm barely hanging on. I'm

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-55033260687099906142011-07-05T08:00:00.000-07:002011-07-05T08:26:34.220-07:00

Six minutes after I typed a message into my Update window on LinkedIn, I got two responses asking more about what I was doing. My message was simply that I was attending a professional conference in San Antonio, Texas last week. A few minutes later I set up a time to meet my two online colleagues face-to-face at the conference! Week-before-last, one of my updates solicited a response that gave

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-69859953460863723972011-06-27T08:55:00.000-07:002011-06-27T08:56:03.558-07:00

The most common mistake I see in resumes, cv's, and LinkedIn profiles: use of present tense verbs for experiences that happened in the past. I think this happens when people add new jobs to the top of their Experience sections. They remember to update the dates, but don't think to edit the statements they wrote for those previous experiences, which were originally written in present tense. When

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-13955143166369595102011-06-20T09:17:00.000-07:002011-06-20T09:17:48.694-07:00

My 97-year-old mom was sitting at the dining room table in her assisted living facility when she said, "Everyone should have at least two hobbies by the time they turn 70." I knew exactly what she meant. Years ago, she co-managed a hotel with my father. When they "graduated" into retirement my mom became a full-time knitter, falling back on a favorite hobby she'd started in her teens. Hundreds

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Here's something that really turns me off: job seekers who try to make a bigger-than-life impression by using unnatural language in a cover letter or resume. It makes them look phony and, therefore, unbelievable. There's tremendous benefit to using simplicity in writing when it comes to cover letters and resumes. What do I mean by simplicity in writing? Writing that reflects the way you would

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-65341839714210235662011-06-09T09:00:00.000-07:002011-06-09T09:00:02.983-07:00

When and how should a job seeker follow up with an employer or recruiter after sending a resume? Wait two weeks for employers to respond to your application for a publicly posted job. A call that begins with “Did you get my resume?” will be met with resistance on the other end of the line. If you have the name of the person you sent it to or can determine the appropriate person, begin the call

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-26785178754223094492011-05-31T16:56:00.000-07:002011-05-31T16:57:07.734-07:00

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is of great concern to our military vets, their families, and their potential employers. If you or someone you know has PTSD, watch this video to see what help is available.

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-64004265409566118002011-05-18T08:00:00.000-07:002011-05-19T08:22:42.358-07:00

In the course of reviewing lots of resumes, here's a mistake I see many job seekers make: They put their names and contact information in the header function of the resume document. Yes, your name and contact info should be at the top of your resume, but not in the header function of the document. Why? When the recruiter or employer reads your resume on a computer screen, the header is greyed

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-40387222733576189452011-05-11T19:15:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:46:55.481-07:00

Is there a danger of relying too much on the Internet to find a job or advance one's career? Here's how job search advisor and author Lavie Margolin answered that question in a recent interview: There is a danger of relying on any particular method too much. Applying online without a targeted method can feel like sending “emails to the abyss.” The Internet is one resource in your bag of tricks

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-46622643130839378672011-04-25T05:00:00.000-07:002011-12-16T15:24:56.848-08:00

Making a career change can be tricky on a resume. If your work history strongly suggests to an employer that you want to remain in your old field, you need work extra hard on your resume to convince him otherwise. Here are a few tricks Continue reading...

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-55584416104012763242011-04-11T07:57:00.000-07:002011-04-11T07:59:39.914-07:00

You've decided you need both a magnet resume (for all jobs you would consider) and a grabber resume (for a specific job). So which should you create first? Start by writing your magnet resume. Then create your grabber resume by customizing your magnet resume for a specific job or type of work. How to Write a Magnet ResumeAs you create your magnet resume, remember, this resume is meant to

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-25470987173137317502011-04-06T12:10:00.000-07:002011-04-08T08:23:15.298-07:00

Many people are applying for jobs for which they are over-qualified. Some can't find work in their professions and are forced to look at lower-paying jobs to make ends meet. Others are easing into retirement and want jobs with less responsibility than what they held in their active careers. Still others are being forced out of retirement into whatever jobs they can find (not necessarily in their

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-45822669338793137052011-03-31T08:56:00.000-07:002011-03-31T08:56:13.360-07:00

Entering the civilian workforce after two or more years of service in the military is a daunting transition. In addition to adjusting to your "new" civilian culture, you'll need to learn how to market yourself in a very tough job market. Writing a resume is one item on your job search to-do list. Here's one of the first things you'll need to figure out in that department: What resume format

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-23792727811756066682011-03-28T09:54:00.000-07:002011-11-10T11:57:43.764-08:00

Chronological? Functional? Combination? What do employers consider the top resume format and which one should you use? Continue reading this post...

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In today's job market, most professionals need two resume versions: a Magnet Resume and a Grabber Resume. What's the difference between these two resumes? And when should you use them? The Magnet ResumeYour magnet resume is your all-in-one resume that markets you for all jobs you're willing to consider. This resume needs to include all keywords that define jobs you want so that, like a magnet,

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-62472009268216673472011-03-21T09:00:00.000-07:002011-03-21T09:00:11.261-07:00

When exiting the military, you'll need to build a network of contacts in the civilian world if you want to succeed in your military-to-civilian career change. Why? Because most available jobs are found in the "hidden job market" (i.e., job openings that employers don't make public). The key to the hidden job market is in your network. You need a network of people in the civilian workforce --

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-51234389877579051022011-03-14T10:00:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:30:31.892-07:00

If you keep getting jobs you don’t like, it could be because, on your resume, you write about tasks and responsibilities you don’t like doing. Think of your resume as a marketing piece for your next job. As a marketing piece, it suggests what you want in your next job description. That being the case, here are tips for creating a resume that will bring you a new job you will love – or at least

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-3932504796289885142011-03-08T10:14:00.000-08:002011-03-08T10:14:14.004-08:00

If you are currently in the U.S. Military or you have exited the military in the last five years, please take this: Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Survey The results of this survey will be presented at the Career Management Alliance Conference on April 7, 2011. At the conference Susan Joyce, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and owner of Job-Hunt.org, and I will be co-presenting: New Rules,

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-11574801225580038822011-03-07T10:50:00.000-08:002011-03-07T11:02:16.824-08:00

Most job seekers spend a lot of time networking online through LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social networks. Email introductions are becoming more common, as one person will want to introduce two friends or associates. It's one way we build our professional social media networks, so it's good to know how to make those introductions effectively. Here's a template for an Email of Introduction --

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-13738348337881292942011-02-28T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-04T07:13:53.493-08:00

I know you say, “I just need a job, any job.” But let’s face it, you don’t want ANY job. There are jobs you aren’t qualified for (astronaut, brain surgeon, maybe a few others); and there are jobs that you simply aren’t willing to do (a job that requires you to lift really heavy things or gets you dirtier than what you want your mother-in-law to see). What you really mean is that you’re willing

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-47783233814807166962011-02-21T08:30:00.000-08:002011-02-21T16:40:30.432-08:00

Are you a mom with a career? A mom who wants a career but can't find the time to squeeze it into your life? Or a mom who needs to earn a paycheck and stay at home with the kids? Meet Garla Smith, creator of Smart Moms and Smart Moms Online. Garla is going to lead a discussion group here in Susan Ireland's Job Lounge. She'll answer your questions, and from time to time post a short article. So

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-50398881907487943182011-02-16T08:00:00.000-08:002011-02-16T08:30:54.494-08:00

Do you have a 30/60/90 Day Sales Action Plan you can present at your next job interview? Most people think of a 30/60/90 Day Sales Action Plan as a sales pitch for a product or service. Sales recruiter Peggy McKee recommends you use this powerful sales technique, even if you're not a sales professional. In this video Peggy explains that having a 30/60/90 Day Sales Action Plan demonstrates that

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-30814360303644863782011-02-14T10:00:00.000-08:002011-02-14T12:34:07.202-08:00

Job interviewing isn't easy. Most of us get nervous and leave with the feeling we could have done better to present ourselves. In this interview, author Lavie Margolin gives us some do's and don'ts that might save the day in your next job interview. What is the single most important tip for creating a strong job search strategy? Create a marketing message for every job that you apply to.

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I've relaunched my LinkedIn discussion group, ***Let's Talk Resumes***. It's an open forum where you can discuss your job search, ask me for advice, and get help from the collective wisdom of the group. Join us! Even if you're not an social media networking pro, you'll fit right in. It's easy and a great place to get free job search support.

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What should you put on your resume if you're currently unemployed? We hear employers don't like to see employment gaps on a resume, so how do you hide the fact that you don't have a job right now? It depends on when your unemployment started. Continue reading...

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Are you currently in the U.S Military and scheduled to exit in 2011? Or, did you exit the U.S. Military anytime since January 2010 and are still looking for a civilian job? If so, I want to help with your resume! If you qualify for my Free Military-to-Civilian Resume Help, I'll give you a free one-month membership to Susan Ireland's Ready-Made Resumes. This online resume builder has a special

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Your appreciation of diversity in the workplace is not only politically correct, it's highly valued by employers. Companies spend big bucks to further the diversity cause, so it makes sense that employers look for job candidates who already have proven success managing and working with diverse populations. How to Market Diversity Experience on Your Resume Depending on what experience you have

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Are you worried about having a good job reference? Not sure if your former employer will say the right things to help with your current job search? In this video, Human Resources Expert, Patra Frame, explains exactly how to prepare your reference in advance so he or she will make the best impression when a potential employer calls for a recommendation.

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Some career experts are advising not to use the following 10 phrases on your resume because they're overused. So what's a job seeker / resume writer to do? Here are some ideas: Extensive experience - Say how many years you have. However, if telling the total number of years would make you look like a dinosaur in your industry, say "More than X years." (X being the exact number of years the

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-82519988177170740672011-01-19T08:30:00.000-08:002011-01-19T08:40:19.995-08:00

Words can't say it better than this video of nervous, self-conscious, tongue-tied job seekers trying to respond to questions like: What do you do? Tell me about yourself. What are you up to?Watch this video and decide if you need to brush up on how you express your career and life goals. This video was created by Tim Tyrell-Smith and published here with his permission. Thank you, Tim!

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-84165562495356256272011-01-14T09:09:00.000-08:002011-01-14T09:23:20.871-08:00

There's been more buzz lately about overused resume phrases. Recently CNN wrote about LinkedIn's Top 10 Overused Resume Phrases. Want to see some fresh ideas? Check out Kit Samuels's 25 Juicy, “Ready-To-Use" Phrases You Can Use To Supercharge Your Own Resume. Here my three favorites from Kit's 25 phrases, published here with her permission. Notice how Kit uses bold to emphasize the essentials.

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I couldn't believe this commercial when I saw it on Comedy Central the other night. My mouth fell open and I honestly didn't know what to think. TheLadders serves only job seeking professionals who earn $100K or more. So what does this commercial say about how TheLadders perceives today's professionals? And what does it say about how they advise professionals to be "irresistable"? Tell us what

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This video, Networking to Get a Job, from the AARP's Job Search website, explains who to include in your in-person and online network. It also talks about how to approach members of your network to ask for job leads and how to create an "elevator speech" for networking introductions. Take a peek:

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In hard economic times such as we face today, it's easy to fall into depression if your job search isn't producing results. I asked job search advisor and author, Lavie Margolin, what a struggling job seeker can do to avoid or get out of depression? Here's his answer: It is important not to forgot to do things for yourself in order to relieve stress and anxiety during a potentially difficulty

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"Good things, when short, are twice as good." - Baltasar Gracian, The Art of Worldly Wisdom Swamped with emails and phone calls, deadlines and program changes, staff issues and meetings, most managers these days are challenged more than ever to be efficient with their time. To them, reading a long cover letter that makes a detailed case for hiring a candidate may be as frustrating as a meeting

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In Yahoo's 2010 Year in Review: Burning Questions, How to Write a Resume ranked #4. Each of the 10 questions has a post with answers to those burning issues. The author of the post How to Write a Resume was kind enough to include this: For those currently out of work, Susan Ireland, author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Resume," recommends "filling in your employment gap with

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-41349173793526187922010-12-06T08:30:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:43:00.207-08:00

What email address should a college student use for his or her job search? Does a personal or college email address look more professional? Continue reading...

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The AARP website is a good online resource for older job seekers, age 50 and older. Its job search tips are free -- you don't even have to be an AARP member to use them. For example, this video, Preparing for Your Best Job Interview, is from the AARP website (published here with AARP's permission). Take a peek:

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What job search techniques should you be using to succeed in this job market? What is the best way to get your foot in the door for a job? How has the role of resumes changed in the last several years? See my answers to these questions in my online interview, Susan Ireland Discusses Resumes And Job Seeking In A Dynamic Marketplace

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Facebook has become more than just a place to chat with friends and family. It's being used as a job search tool for many folks who are looking for work. Are you a Facebook job seeker? Please tell us how you use Facebook for your job search. We want to hear the pros and cons; tips and warnings.

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Should you tell an employer upfront in your resume, cover letter, or job interview about your race, gender, sexual preference, cultural upbringing, age, mental illness, or physical disability? Could it kill your job application or might it bring you closer to a job offer? Given how diverse the workplace is, would it help a job candidate to tout his diversity training or his experience managing

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Did you know that curly apostrophes can create nonsensical gibberish in your resume and cover letter? Without realizing it, you could be sending an employer something that looks like a typo and makes a negative first impression. In a previous post, "Smart" Quotes in E-Resumes, I explained how curly quotation marks (aka, "smart quotes") can translate into a series of nonsensical characters when

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-39830867939856760532010-10-18T08:00:00.000-07:002010-10-18T08:00:08.340-07:00

What is a 30-60-90 Day Sales Plan? And what's it got to do with your job search? A 30-60-90 Day Sales Plan is a written plan that many sales professionals use in sales presentations to win new clients or customers. The plan outlines what goals their products or services will achieve by the end of 30 days, by the end of 60 days, and by the end of 90 days. As you'll hear in this video, Executive

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-21791556316399580882010-10-11T08:00:00.000-07:002011-02-15T08:43:57.541-08:00

I am training a new resume writer for Susan Ireland's Resume Team. For a limited time my new resume writer, Christy, is working with clients at a greatly reduced rate in order to get experience for her training sessions with me. Christy is in my rigorous resume certification program, which will bring her onto my professional resume services team only after she has written 50 resumes under my

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When it comes to job search cover letters, there's a fine line between smart marketing and sales gimmicks. The "Guerrilla Cover Letter" writers in this video claim their letter got an interview very quickly, but do you think it's too gimmicky? Here are the points in this video that I agree and disagree with:1. Write your letter to a specific person in the companyAbsolutely, if it's at all

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-28889663686854401182010-09-27T09:22:00.000-07:002010-09-27T13:40:46.835-07:00

If your age is between 20 and 90, this cute animated video by AARP will help you write a resume. It addresses issues such as career change, dates, lengthy careers, and other problems faced by professionals of all levels. I agree with all of it except the advice to use a functional resume. See what you think...

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-29542114533891622652010-09-20T09:00:00.000-07:002012-01-06T10:09:56.977-08:00

by Beth Brown, Senior Professional Resume Writer on Susan Ireland's Resume Team An executive resume has some distinctly different components than that of a middle management or more entry-level position. If you are already an executive, or if you have your eye on a ‘C-level’ position (CEO, COO, CFO, Executive Director, etc.), you will need to create a resume that demonstrates your strategic,

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-65526683126199111632010-09-13T09:00:00.000-07:002010-09-13T12:23:40.183-07:00

Executive resumes, professional resumes, regular resumes... what's the difference? I asked executive resume writer, Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter. Here's her take on the subject.Though I think professional- and executive-level resumes share many characteristics, perhaps what distinguishes the executive-level message is the higher level of expectation regarding communicating strategic,

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-4759118246635720092010-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:002011-12-16T15:20:15.046-08:00

Do recruiters read every word of your cover email or hardcopy letter? Not unless you rope them in with a few must-read words at the beginning. Continue reading...

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Transitioning from the military to the civilian world is a little like moving to a new country where a different language is spoken. Most civilian employers don't understand military terminology. That means you have to do some translating if you're making a military-to-civilian career change.How to Translate Military Terminology to Civilian SpeakOn your resume and in job interviews, it's your job

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The green industry is good for more than just the environment. It's good for job growth -- at least that's what experts predict.If you're an environmental engineer, scientist, or other "green" specialist, you're already familiar with how to explore the green job market.Even if you don't have an environmental degree or some sort of green expertise, the green market could hold a job opportunity for

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You spend more time on the job than doing anything else in your life, so winning a good job is huge! How well you close the job interview could determine whether or not you get that job you really want and deserve.Closing Interview QuestionsAs a sales recruiter, Peggy McKee knows sales. In this video, she teaches how to "close the sale" in your job interview by asking the right questions. As

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-56554293695429671762010-08-03T09:30:00.000-07:002010-08-03T09:32:43.062-07:00

QuestionWhen I was 15, I began working for a fast food place and stayed there for a total of four years before I left for another job to gain more experience in the workforce. I was at my second job for 18 months before I quit because of a medical issue. I focused solely on my education for a while until I had to go back to work for financial reasons. I returned to the same fast food job I had at

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An employer may not consider you for a job opening if she knows you need to relocate in order to work for her, even if your relocation is due to a completely legitimate reason. For example, you might be a new college graduate, recent military veteran, a newlywed, or someone who just plain wants to live in a different city. So how do you get the employer to look past the relocation roadblock?

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-18285324213161161882010-07-20T08:45:00.000-07:002012-01-05T10:08:30.405-08:00

You may be one of the many people who are under-employed -- working at a job that's beneath your skill level. To get out of this situation, you need a resume format that says... Continue reading

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-90682853722772219172010-07-13T09:40:00.000-07:002010-07-13T09:45:18.988-07:00

If your resume is boring, lighten it up with these tips on the art of resume writing. In this spoof on Public Radio, "Hector Ensalada" tells all.. until he just can't stand it anymore.Click the image to hear the show:Resume Questions AnsweredHow do you not state a rambling resume job objective that goes on and on without saying anything that's meaningful and just takes up lots of space at the top

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After all the talk that employers prefer passive (employed) job seekers to active (unemployed) job seekers, there may be a new twist: Employers get a tax advantage for hiring the unemployed.According to the Reuters article, Obama Signs $17.6 Billion Jobs Bill:The legislation would exempt businesses from paying the 6.2 percent payroll tax on new employees who had previously been out of work.

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Career experts tell you to target your job search. But what's the target? The company? The job? Sales Recruiter Peggy McKee says: Target the hiring manager! Find a hiring manager that looks like the type of person you want to work for, and target your job search for that hiring manager.In this video, Peggy explains how and why:

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If you're one year from being discharged or retiring from the U.S. Military, you need to start planning your transition back to civilian employment now, according to human resources professional and military veteran, Patra Frame.Patra says that in today's job market, it typically takes three months to get a job that pays $30,000 a year, and an additional two months for every $10,000 more per year

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-6425008293382262362010-06-14T05:00:00.000-07:002010-06-14T09:25:34.984-07:00

Just when you thought you'd heard it all about job interviewing, from what to wear to how to answer interview questions, along comes a book that discusses something new: the impact of good (and bad) body language in the job interview.“The ABCs of image – appearance, behavior and communication – are key to standing out in a crowd and landing a job during these tough economic times,” says Lizandra

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Summer is finally here, and you're conflicted—should you intern, work, or just take a much-needed break? When our parents were our age, summers were for romantic flings, leisurely car rides, and, most important, summer jobs. These jobs were typically, but not always, in the service or manual labor sectors of the market. While these sorts of summer experiences are still common for high school

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-48374284129538178292010-06-01T08:10:00.000-07:002010-06-01T08:16:49.753-07:00

If you're a job seeker, you're in sales! That's because your job search is a sales process. And like most sales campaigns, your job search needs a brochure: your resume.In this video, recruiter Peggy McKee explains that, just like a good brochure, your resume should:Be clear and easy to understand. Not be too busy. State the key pieces about the product. That's you! Say what the product is used

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-84115187599559951432010-05-24T08:15:00.000-07:002010-05-24T09:25:40.539-07:00

Millions of people hate their work and find themselves getting one job after another that they don't like. Even those who l-o-v-e their jobs have at least a few tasks they wish they didn't have to do.Wouldn't it be great if you could eliminate all the stuff you hate from your next job description? Think how happy you'd be to go to work each day. Your wish for a hate-free job -- or almost

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-3089646057062494132010-05-17T08:30:00.000-07:002010-05-17T10:30:00.816-07:00

A victim of the Bernie Madoff scandal needs to return to the workforce, and he wants to know how to handle his failed retirement on his resume. Can anyone with experience in the world of Wall St. and financial services add to this advice for him?Should I Mention Bernie Madoff on My Resume?Eight years ago I retired early. I am re-entering the workforce because a major portion of my assets were

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Dressing for success isn't easy if you're unemployed and can't afford a professional suit for your job interview. That's why Rachel Grady founded Hold Your Head Up, a nonprofit that provides career clothing for women in need."Clothing is so important to the success of a job seeker's interview because it presents a polished image, while building the job seeker's self-esteem and confidence," says

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-41346521919665541472010-05-03T08:00:00.000-07:002010-05-03T08:13:08.568-07:00

Are you an executive careerist who wants to pivot into the growing, but complicated world of green business? Here's your chance to ask author and executive recruiter Dan Smolen how to conduct an effective executive job search in the green business arena.Dan Smolen is the author of the new book, Tailoring the Green Suit: Empowering Yourself for an Executive Career in the New Green Economy.In 6

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The thank-you note is just about dead -- at least the hardcopy version is. Snail mail is way too slow for today's fast-moving job market. To stay in the hiring game, you have to send a thank-you email after a job interview.The value of saying "thank you" will never change. But, the way we say it has definitely changed. Hiring decisions are often made quickly, and if you want your "thank you" to

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-47124104334569497452010-04-19T07:30:00.000-07:002010-04-19T08:32:09.793-07:00

Asking good questions during a job interview is one of the best ways to demonstrate that you're a smart professional. Of course, it also helps you gather valuable information about the job at hand.This video by Patra Frame provides many questions, and explains how and why you should ask them.More videos by Patra Frame:Unemployed? 4 Things to Do Right Away 5 Job Search Strategies for Older

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-32166964325195883912010-04-10T07:45:00.000-07:002010-04-12T14:27:53.396-07:00

The days leading up to April 15th could be the best time to apply for a job. While most job seekers are dealing with their state and federal tax preparation -- or procrastination, the stream of resumes flowing into recruiters' inboxes will slow down to a trickle. Don't miss this opportunity to get noticed in a much smaller pack of job applicants. Send and post your resume for your most wanted job

Susan Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09085927015509988241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34346566.post-81283868945717741802010-04-05T04:00:00.000-07:002010-04-05T04:12:34.745-07:00

LinkedIn has made another big step toward becoming the major job search player on the Internet. Now you can upload the Word version of your resume to your LI profile so recruiters and employers can download it with one click.For years recruiters have been able to search LinkedIn profiles, using keywords to identify qualified job seekers. Once on your profile page, they could read your profile and

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As the saying goes: There are people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, and people who wonder what happened. Most employers want an employee who makes things happen. Your cover letter/email is a great place to say you do just that! Continue reading...

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The power of LinkedIn is in the second degree. When scouring LinkedIn for a job opportunity, look for a second-degree contact with hiring power. Then ask your first-degree contact to introduce you! This type of referral implies a recommendation, which can serve you very well.How to Find a New Job on LinkedInThis video by InstruxionAE demonstrates the three steps to get connected to your next job:

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Are you looking for work in the green job market? If so, this advice by Carol McClelland could give you the insight you need to conduct an effective green job search.Carol is author of the new book, Green Careers for Dummies. Today she's "appearing" here in The Job Lounge as the first stop on her Virtual Book Tour. While she's here, she'll:Answer questions left by readers (as comments to this

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Do you suffer from age discrimination in your job search? If you're sending out tons of resumes and getting few or no responses, could it be because your resume makes you look too old for your job objective?If you suspect dates on your resume could be costing you job interviews, read my advice on how to handle dates on your resume to avoid age discrimination.If you're not sure if ageism is

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