Because Unemployed People Don’t Buy Books

By J.T. O’Donnell
It’s summertime. (Well, unless you live in New England like me where NONSTOP rain has made it seem more like early spring.) However, for the most part, the summer weather generally brings each of us at least one opportunity to relax and enjoy a break. At which point, we all usually say something like, Read the story »
Résumé 2.0 - Down & Dirty On What to Include
By Debra Wheatman
- What social networking information should be contained on your résumé?
- Do you reference your LinkedIn address?
- What about Twitter and Facebook?
Do you have a major presence on one or all of these? How about the myriad other, albeit smaller players in the space? For what it’s worth, here’s my two cents on what should be referenced on your 2.0 résumé: Read the story »
‘Am I Money’ #13 - Michael is a Recruiter, What Does Personal Brand Say About Him?

Good Afternoon,
I am requesting that the T.A.P. experts look at my Personal Brand.
You requested the following… Read the story »
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