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Recently a job seeker asked me - "it has been 6 months, what am I doing wrong - why haven't I been hired?"  Sound familiar?  Here is the good and the bad news: Unfortunately, the length of this person's job search is normal for today's economy. According to the BLS, the average job search ... Read More

1.  Follow companies that you are interested in and pay attention to their jobs, their values, and their accomplishments.  Re-tweet and respond when appropriate (For example re-tweet news of a great accomplishment or milestone and be sure to congratulate them).  2.  Share your search with ... Read More

Recently I was waiting for a long time at a stoplight and wondering why it hadn't turned green.  As I looked around impatiently I noticed that I hadn't pulled forward far enough to trip the green light sensor.  Help had been there all along and I just hadn't noticed it.  I see the same thing ... Read More

In the current market or any job market resumes can pile up in an inbox, on a desk, and end up in the trash can without ever helping a person get a job.  I wonder sometimes why bother with a resume?  Is this really how I am going to sell myself in a search?  Is this ever going to be read? And ... Read More

We've received lots of feedback over the years about our resume system and are proud to offer our completely new Resume Builder - JResume.  Build Building your resume is easy with our newly designed builder.  Just fill out the fields and arrange them in the order that you prefer.  You can ... Read More

Let me describe the situation.  You apply to a job - and then, nothing.  No response other than an email that your resume has been received.  Why does this happen and what is there to do about it?    I know it is tough to go without a reply when you really want and need a ... Read More

How are you preparing for and handling interviews? a.  I hadn't gotten to it yet...I am not sure I thought it was a priority b.  I can't prepare for every interview question, so practicing is a waste of time. c.  I have a few questions for the interviewer about pay, benefits and vacation ... Read More