Career Advice

How Do You Look to Employers?

So you’re looking for a job. Remember: Employers are looking, too - and not just at your qualifications.

Stay on Track to Move Up in Your Career

Getting bumped off the track on your way to the top is every high-achiever's recurring nightmare. How can you be sure it doesn't happen to you?

Establish a Salary Range

It's perfectly natural to want to jump at the first job offer that comes along. But at the same time, there's no point in taking a job that won't pay the bills.

Common Resume Blunders

Make sure your resume is in top-notch shape by avoiding the top 10 resume blunders:

Managing the Black Hole in the Job Application Process

You’ve invested the time in completing the job application, polishing your resume and writing a compelling cover letter. Once you’ve submitted your materials, though, you enter the black hole -- the space between applying for jobs and hearing back from potential employers.

Build Your Job Search Network

Professional networking is about making contacts and building relationships that can lead to jobs or other work-related opportunities. Thoughtful networking provides a focused way to talk to people about your job search.

Follow the Interview with a Thank-You Note

The thank-you note is a necessary tool for any job-hunting strategy. But should you send it email or snail mail, handwritten or typed?

How to Decide on Resume Length

Not too long ago, job seekers were told that a resume should never exceed one page. Those who broke this golden rule were destined for the circular file.