My first job after college was as an employee relations representative for Marriott Corporation at the company’s headquarters, just outside of Washington, D.C.  I had only been in my role for a few months when en route to my fourth floor cubicle the elevator doors opened and in stepped Bill Marriott, the company’s chairman.  With [...]

Should the education go on the 1st or 2nd page of the resume?  I recently got my master’s in May 09 and will be getting my MBA soon.
It really depends on how much relevant work experience you have.  If you have less than three years of professional-level experience or if you have changed your career [...]

While using your work phone is okay provided it’s a secure line and you don’t have to worry about someone else screening your calls, I’d stay away from using your work e-mail for your job search.  There are a number of reasons for this including the risk your employer will see your e-mails and possibly [...]

Prolonged unemployment can be embarrassing, but there are ways to mitigate the impact it could have on your continued job search.  First of all, candidly assess why you haven’t found another job.  In particular, I encourage you to evaluate every aspect of the job search process and try to find out where the problem lies.  [...]

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 [...]