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An Open Letter to Linkedin
Dear Linkedin: For years I have been asking you to fix your LIVE editing format that allows users to first preview what they write before publishing content. It has fallen on deaf ears. Just today I was perusing a professional's profile and found misspelled words. As...
Author of ‘What Color is Your Parachute’ has died
Legendary job search guru, Richard Nelson Bolles passed away on March 31, 2017 at the age of 90. You may recognize him from his book, which has been published annually since 1983, "What Color is Your Parachute?" It's recommended reading for job seekers who aren't...
Taxes and Resumes: They’re more alike than you think
Tax season is once again upon us, and I know I have options when it comes to tax preparation: I can do it myself and hope I don’t make an expensive mistake. I can buy software and hope that I understand exactly what the program is asking me to do, or I can bite the...
Finding Work in a New Town
Are you moving to a new location without a job? You're not alone. If your spouse has a accepted a great gig, and you're traveling in tow, you'll need to find something for yourself. Or perhaps you're an adventurous soul who packs up and moves to a new locale before...
Has Your Network Deserted You?
If you were gainfully employed in the 1990s through 2 years ago, chances are you built up a fine network for yourself while achieving great success. But now that the recession is here, would you be able to call upon your network for help? Do you feel deserted? If...
Give your resume a facelift to look years younger
Don't let your resume date you. I review a lot of resumes, and have noticed a recurring issue with older career professionals. The resume offers up more information than it should. Those little hints that reveal your age, or make you look older than you are. When it’s...
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