Often times a CV (Curriculum Vitae) is interchangeably interpreted with a Resume. Though, both terms have many similarities, they are technically different in nature and purpose. In the United States, curriculum vitae are intended for academic grants, research, and science. And definitely, applying for a job may not require a CV especially in the US [...]
This is the age of technological revolution and everything is right done by the computer. Imagine, even your handwritten resume can be made by some computing device? These programs are called resume writing software. Applicants will only have to input their information, decide on the font, the arrangements, and the resume format – and they [...]
By Lindsey Pollak Ever wish you had your own personal PR rep to guide and guard your reputation in your search for the perfect career? In this podcast interview, I interview Meryl Weinsaft Cooper, co-author of the brand new book, Be Your Own Best Publicist. Meryl shares her tips for taking control of your own [...]
Did you know that you could find out which industries were hot? (By “hot,” I mean which industries are doing the most hiring at the time.) Oh, you didn’t know you could do that? Well, you can and here is how you do it. Hop over to Yahoo Finance and mouse over the “Investing” tab, [...]
A few weeks back I told the story about how zero out of thirty of my peers are investing outside of a 401k. In that post, I ran a poll of the top reasons why ...
There are a lot of ways on how to nail an interview. A lot of practical tips are available online; it won’t be hard to find one from resume writing samples to interview techniques. But the question is what would be the best thing to develop for better job interview? It will always be the [...]
I thought Spring was here. Then, it disappeared. Real quick. If you’re in the home buying or selling market, get ready for that spring glut of homes to enter the market. And check out a ...
The cover letter is a perfect combo for the professional resume. The resume itself can’t be over loaded with information and only selective data can be presented. The work is carried by the cover letter where employers look for the added fat in your dieted resume. We have been always taught that resumes should be [...]
So, you are now prepared for the future of resume writing? Computers, the resume making software and a high definition web camera is set to land you into the job spot. The video resume has been getting much acceptance with the technological revolution along the way. Of course, which is more exiting to watch? A [...]
Small business start ups can help you to take back control of your financial future. Developing a small business is not only possible, but is an excellent strategy to use in 2011. Having your small business become successful is not beyond your reach. There are people doing it all the time. Backcountry.com, a strong, successful [...]
Google patent search allows you to search for patents that are registered with the government. Their advanced search allows you to state several search parameters. You can search by patent number, company or individual who was given the patent, date of getting the patent, date of filing the patent and several other options. When you [...]
Resumes are very important when you are applying for a job. No one wants to argue with that. If you want to sell yourself to your prospected company with an inspiring job then you will really need a resume that mirrors your credentials as a competitive employee. Giving a resume is more like an effortless [...]
Does your personality have an overall impact to occupational field you should choose? Several studies have been conducted to explore the connection between character and job success. In a layman’s understanding, hard work and determination is all it takes to succeed. However, there are factors which are out of our control and we begin to [...]
Do you really believe that you have the qualifications for the interview? Basically, it all depends on your resume writing skills. The capacity to put all information in a brief manner together with conviction drives an applicant to a job interview. Your Harvard education won’t go far if you present your resume like some kindergarten [...]
Resume writing is much of a burden. Imagine the number of trees you will be cutting down with a simple spelling error you will make. Changing it from time to time and tailoring every resume to a respective company charges a couple of dime for your pocket. Plus, the renewable energy you will spend won’t [...]
Sometimes job applications gets cruel and waiting for employer reply could take weeks and even months. We bet you have experienced waiting for some email reply or call after being promised by your hiring manager and totally got hopeless after weeks had passed—still no beep from your inbox. That is totally firing up especially for [...]
If you ever been assigned to work internationally or have a loved one who is or maybe you have family in another country, you know how expensive international calling rates can be. And you don’t ...
Well, my beloved Spartans were bounced from the tourney in the first round after mounting a furious 21 point comeback in the final 8 minutes of the game (to fall by two points). This is ...
One thing that can be especially aggravating in a job search is not finding more of the same work that you’ve always done since your career began. After hitting your head against the wall for so long, you become frustrated and potentially depressed. (Hey, it happens.) May I make a suggestion? Work in a different [...]
The live broadcast has concluded and you can read all about the news product we just announced – LinkedIn Today. The live broadcast will start at 8:30AM Pacific today (March 10th, 2011). Please standby. – Ed. Join us today as Deep Nishar and our product team will be talking about our upcoming product strategy. We’ll [...]
By Lindsey Pollak This week’s post is a Q&A session with Nate Whitson from Intern Match. As you’ll see, Nate shares some valuable tips and pointers on getting, keeping and making the most of internships. 1. How has the internship world changed over the past 5 to 10 years? The value and importance of internships [...]
Is “reinventing your life” practical in these tough economic times? What is “career myopia” and how does it tie in to your career strategy? Today, Lindsey Pollak interviews Dr. Kristin Cardinale, author of the new book, The 9-to-5 Cure: Work on Your Own Terms and Reinvent Your Life, who shares the answers to these questions [...]
By Lindsey Pollak for Manpower I was struck by a recent front page story in The New York Times that discussed the steady rise in Chinese students applying to U.S. colleges and universities. While the article focused on how schools like Grinnell College in Iowa actively recruit in China and how an international students can [...]
With economic upheaval taking place around the world, the next generation of workers is up against a tidal wave of change. This week I had the privilege of conducting a Q&A session with Scott Gerber, who has some outspoken opinions on the future of careers for Millennials. Read Scott’s thoughts and then tell me what [...]