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03.13.10

Interview Horror Stories humor | (4)
Sorry for the lack of updates I have been spending time with family and going on job interviews. More updates will be happening in the next few days, including new posts and a new design. For now check out these Interview Horror Stories via Rock Star Resumes Facebook Page

Tagged: Articles, humor, Interviews
02.12.10

Free Things you can do when you’re Unemployed Articles, lists | (1)
8 Free Things You Can Do When You Are Unemployed by Srinivas Rao (via Brazen Careerist)

Tagged: Articles, free, lists
02.08.10

6 Ways to Ditch the Overqualified Label Articles, Job Search Tips | (0)
If you've been unemployed for a while you may be getting desperate with the lack of jobs out there...instead of giving up there's the option for applying for jobs you are overqualified for. How to deal with this and reassure your possible employer through this HotJobs article: 1. Re-read the job description. 2. Fine-tune your resume. 3. Don't lie about your history. 4. Check your sense of entitlement at the door. 5. Clearly explain why the job will be good for you. 6. Make circumstantial evidence work for you.

Tagged: Articles, job search
01.27.10

Ten Reasons your Job Search is Failing Articles | (0)
From MSN/Careerbuilder Your résumé and cover letter are as articulate as Courtney Love's Web blog. Your cover letter is generic. Your letter is a CliffsNotes version of your résumé. Your letter exudes self-consciousness, not self-confidence. You cross the line from sounding confident to sounding cocky. Your MySpace page lists "binge-drinking" as a favorite pastime. You assume e-mail is enough. You assume the Internet is enough. You misrepresent yourself. You give up.

Tagged: Articles, jobsearch
01.21.10

Résumé Resources Articles, Online Job Search, Resume | (0)
Careerbuilder's MSN site has several resources available to utilize for your resume and job search including: Résumé Samples Cover Letter Templates (Careerbuilder's link goes directly to Office Templates) Cover Letter Q & A Q. How long should my cover letter be? A. Generally, cover letters should be one page in length. This is true for approximately 90 percent of all cover letters. There may be instances, however, when one page is not enough. If you believe that the information you are including in your letter is essential information that is not communicated in your résumé, go ahead and prepare a two-page letter. But be sure that everything ...

Tagged: Articles, resources, Resume
01.11.10

25 Most Difficult Interview Questions Interviews | (1)
The 25 most difficult questions you'll be asked on a job interview Reprinted from FOCUS Magazine -- January 5, 1983 3. Why do you want to work for us? 4. What can you do for us that someone else can't? 15. Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation? 24. What are your long-range goals?

Tagged: Articles, help, interview
01.09.10

Brazen Careerist Blogs Articles | (0)
Here is a roundup of employment/unemployment blog posts by various authors on Brazen Careerist - a great network for job seekers. Essential Skills You’ll Never Learn in School A Little Advice From the Girl with 4 Jobs 5 Ways To Gain Experience Without An Internship Jobseekers, Don’t Put All Your Eggs in the Social Networking Basket Is Your Elevator Speech Pushing the Right Buttons?

Tagged: Articles, blogs