Depending on the job posting, recruiters can expect hundreds if not thousands of responses to an online job posting.  So that they won’t have to review every one, online posting systems enable them to more efficiently manage the search for the resumes that best match the opening by utilizing keywords to help sort through the [...]

People sometimes tell me they are disappointed that they are not getting many job leads from their networking efforts.  In response, I generally ask them how often they keep their network updated on their job search activities.  My point is that once you have created your list of contacts and reached out to them, don’t think [...]

My clients frequently share their frustration when they apply for a job they think they’re perfect for on an internet job board and then they don’t hear anything back (“But I have everything they are looking for!” they tell me).  
When applying for jobs online, it may be helpful to know you are essentially dealing with [...]

I’m often asked by my clients when it’s appropriate to discuss their salary expectations in the interview process.  This can be especially tricky if you are out of work and do not have another job offer to use as leverage.  In particular, many job candidates are afraid of leaving too much money on the table by [...]

While there is no one right way to write a resume, I can tell you that when I was in a corporate job and looking to fill a position, one of the things I always wanted to see in the resume is the Professional Objective & Profile section just below the name and contact information.  [...]