The Death of the Verb, Rise of the Noun

[04.23.10] The Death of the Verb, Rise of the Noun

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Joshua Waldman You and I have both heard the typical line from career counselors, “Use power verbs in your resume.” Right? They’ve even given us lists of verbs to begin sentences like: – Managed team of 10 engineers in highly competitive RFP process. – Resolved difficult customer service issue for high stakes [...]

I Spelled the Hiring Manager’s Name Wrong!

I realized (after sending it) I misspelled the hiring manager’s name! Should I send her another email apologizing for the mistake?

3 Concepts of Job-Search-Marketing Made Simple

[04.22.10] 3 Concepts of Job-Search-Marketing Made Simple

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rob Taub Job-search-marketing is a lot of work, but is doesn’t have to be complicated. Comprehensive, yes; complicated, no, yet so many people cause themselves a lot of difficulty and stress. I’m going to try to make the concept of job search marketing simple for you to understand. I won’t be able to [...]

Interview: What’s Your 30, 60, 90 Day Plan?

Can you tell me the best way to answer: “If we hire you, what would your 30, 60, 90 day plan be?”

Best Practice for Submitting a Two Week Notice?

What should my letter include or not include, and are there things I have to say in my letter? Do I even need to announce why I’m leaving?

The Art of Biting One’s Tongue (Interview Strategies)

It’s not about quantity, it’s about quality. If you keep your answers short, and bite that “flapper of a tongue,” you may actually land a job.

Now the Rumors Are Circulating

‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: Last year I was dismissed from a job as a supervisor on a construction project. When I started the job, my immediate supervisor told me not to do anything [...]

I Have Resume Gaps Due to Medical Issues

‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I’d like to piggyback on a question posed by another reader. Two years ago I left a position because I had seizures. I was in and out of the [...]

Under Pressure: Who’s Most Stressed in Job Search & How You Can Be a Career Hero

By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell Today, April 16th, is Stress Awareness Day. It’s actually part of National Stress Awareness Month, aimed at getting Americans to not worry so much about stuff (i.e. like being unemployed). Unfortunately, that’s not so easy when millions of folks have anxiety about being out of work.

Should I Keep My Job or Take Chances on Market?

I know how bad the job market is and I still haven’t heard anything from any of the positions I applied for when I was unemployed. Advice?