Is there one thing you can say in a cover letter that will guarantee it accomplishes its purpose? Absolutely!A cover letter serves as an introduction to your resume and to yourself as a candidate for employment. It's the place to show your interest in the position and make a personal connection between who you are […]

USAJOBS, the primary portal for federal job seekers, launched a streamlined application service for college students and recent graduates called Pathways to better assist them with finding government work. While this is certainly welcome news in a competitive job market, one might wonder why there is so much interest in government jobs in particular.By way […]

The holidays can be really stressful for job seekers, especially for those who are between gigs right now (I won't call it "unemployed"). It's stressful because you're with your family and everybody asks, "So how's your job search going?" or "Where are you in your job search?"Family and friends also tend to give a lot […]

The job search process is always evolving. It's not about going to the job boards, finding the job opening you like, and then applying for it. That method will only have you waiting by the phone for a call that's likely not going to happen. Today's job seekers need to take a more proactive and […]

Who isn't a little curious about what a successful professional does differently than the average person? It's not about what they do with their money. It's how they approach their careers.Passenger Or Pilot: Which One Are You?It's easy to think we are all doing what we can to take control of our careers. However, this […]

You've probably heard the term best fit or ideal candidate quite a bit if you've been applying for new jobs, submitting college applications, or simply sifting through your long-term career goals. Employers know who they want, and usually what they want, in the hiring process. However, sometimes that's not always clear on the other end […]

It can be hard to turn down a job offer, especially if you're currently unemployed. But just because you got an offer doesn't mean the job or the company is the right fit for you.Even getting an interview in a competitive job market is an achievement in itself, but you need to be very clear […]

There are a lot of things job seekers add to their resumes that they don't actually need. In some cases, these things hurt a job seeker's chances of landing an interview.If you're asking yourself, "Do I need these things on my resume?" take a look at the things job seekers should and should not include […]

Years ago, I was interviewing for a job. As many of you know, when you go through the interview process, you start with the recruiter, and then you meet with the manager, and then you meet with some of your peers—if you're lucky. Then, at the end of the interview process, you might meet with […]

With such a competitive job market, it makes sense to work on the way that you present yourself and come across to prospective employers. There are many different things you can do in this respect, but we have come up with five ways that should be easy enough for you to implement.If you use the […]