These terrifying things on your résumé will scare potential employers

By admin on October 8, 2013

Halloween is right around the corner and the sights and sounds of the season are fast approaching. Compiled below is a list of seven mistakes that job seekers make on résumés that can scare off a potential employer. Large gaps in your résumé: Leaving gaps in your employment history can leave ...

Tech Tips: 50 Windows 8 shortcuts to make your life easier

September 25, 2013

Windows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system. The OS was initially released in August of last year and it introduced major changes to the platform and user interface. Windows 8.1, the first major update to Windows 8 was officially announced on May 14, 2013. Listed below are ...

Article Analysis: Two questions you should ask yourself every morning

By admin on December 20, 2012

This article was recently sent to me from a colleague of mine and it was too good not to share. I recently spoke at a conference in Silicon Valley and I was pleased to stay for the rest of the event afterwards. The final speaker, Connie Podesta, said something which struck ...

Non verbal gestures to avoid in interviews

By admin on December 6, 2012

by Chris Blank, Demand Media Folding your arms across your chest makes you appear defensive. After weeks or even months of searching, and sending out dozens -- or even hundreds -- of resumes, you've finally landed an interview. You've practiced your responses to potential interview questions, even the tough ones. Your interview ...

Are you killing your career? Avoid these habits that can destroy your livelihood.

By admin on October 4, 2012

The U.S. News & World Report published an article written by Alison Green yesterday detailing some habits that can absolutely kill your career. See the article in it's full context and my comments below. Wondering why you're not advancing in your career more quickly, or why you always seem to be ...

To accept or not accept? When it comes to counter offers, that is the question.

By admin on September 18, 2012

Recently, an article ran in the Denver Business Journal urging readers to seriously contemplate the repercussions of accepting a counter offer from their current employer. Stephanie Klein, who penned the piece, writes that while some counter offers can be great, most are not. The allure of more money and flexibility ...

Five Common Grammatical Errors Found in Resumes

By George Black on August 17, 2012

In today’s world of technology, social media, and instantaneous transmission of text from one party to another, your resume is almost always “the first impression” when you are trying to land a new job. Common grammatical errors might be accepted and ignored in texting and short email communications, but can ...

Tips from a recruiter: Maximize your LinkedIn profile

By admin on August 15, 2012

It’s no secret that LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing networking sites in the world. Professionals and companies have joined the site in throngs since it was first founded in 2003. It’s estimated that as of February 2012, there were 161 million users on the site. Recruiters, who use the ...

Don’t have a skimpy resume

By admin on July 24, 2012

The old adage “less is more” should not apply to your resume. While it’s true hiring managers’ and decision makers’ time is precious, it is also important to ensure your resume contains detailed information. In the IT field, a beefier profile is definitely more beneficial. Upon review, your resume should clearly ...

How to Handle Six Tough Interview Questions

By admin on June 11, 2012

After you wow potential employers with your resume, chances are you will be invited to come interview. Make sure your interview is a success by preparing to answer each and every question that comes your way. We've picked six tough questions that usually appear in interviews and how to handle ...

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