Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T17:16:57.932-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:executive-job-search Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8670708638091297429-85cbb04fe53c2c9352de77e7024823f4 2009-11-25T10:54:36.965-05:00

In your job search, Information Is Power. Yet most job seekers don’t invest the time to gain an advantage by gaining better information. What if there was a more effective way? Would you incorporate more effective tactics, even if they weren’t as simple? To learn how to become a Job Search Guerrilla read: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/guerrilla-job-search-tactics.html

In your job search, Information Is Power. Yet most job seekers don’t invest the time to gain an advantage by gaining better information. What if there was a more effective way? Would you incorporate more effective tactics, even if they weren’t as simple? To learn how to become a Job Search Guerrilla read: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/guerrilla-job-search-tactics.html http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/guerrilla-job-search-tactics.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2429429624842596757-60bd9211249eee67761b088634128cf5 2009-11-24T18:29:35.481-05:00

The truth can sneak up on you almost overnight: resume trends--and the pitfalls that can trip you up--change constantly. There’s a multitude of resume “sins” that can improperly cast you as being too old, too expensive, too outdated—too anything—and prevent you from landing interviews.

The truth can sneak up on you almost overnight: resume trends--and the pitfalls that can trip you up--change constantly. There’s a multitude of resume “sins” that can improperly cast you as being too old, too expensive, too outdated—too anything—and prevent you from landing interviews. http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Finding-your-way-out-of-resume-denial Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:110459243079674354-babb0283f972c9685ee5f7ffe35343c9 2009-11-24T10:10:40.026-05:00

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/23/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Trackback: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-hiring-week-of-11-23-09.html

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/23/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Trackback: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-hiring-week-of-11-23-09.html http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-hiring-week-of-11-23-09.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17575783799615869574-67de7fad5a86884353fe02b2f5cee989 2009-11-22T17:06:35.114-05:00

Determined to give employers every factoid of your career and accomplishments? You may be headed down the wrong path (especially if that path is supposed to have an interview at the end of it).

Determined to give employers every factoid of your career and accomplishments? You may be headed down the wrong path (especially if that path is supposed to have an interview at the end of it). http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Resume-fast-fact-Brevity-rules Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 7 5 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11829556736008718345-9dc458f7b29230b52a41cc5b8333488b 2009-11-23T13:58:24.638-05:00

Are you one of the millions of older workers trying to figure out how they fit into today's job market? Don't be discouraged. There are good job opportunities for workers who have lots of experience.

Are you one of the millions of older workers trying to figure out how they fit into today's job market? Don't be discouraged. There are good job opportunities for workers who have lots of experience. http://joblounge.blogspot.com/2009/11/5-job-search-strategies-for-older.html Susan Ireland sireland778 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2712059921469981085-6fe3f30db524463574b1644ff741d521 2009-11-20T16:41:07.696-05:00

With so much competition for every job listing out there—there are more than 6.1 job seekers for every job opening, according to the latest job-opening and turnover data from the U.S. Department of Labor—wowing a recruiter during a job interview is...

With so much competition for every job listing out there—there are more than 6.1 job seekers for every job opening, according to the latest job-opening and turnover data from the U.S. Department of Labor—wowing a recruiter during a job interview is... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703683804574534090457404928.html?mod=djemCJ Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 14 12 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3867022135647091141-8f9285d6d1f8ba228e92ff2d00b67a13 2009-11-23T10:52:23.632-05:00

Who's Firing is a weekly survey of organizations announcing (or rumoring) layoffs for the week ended 11/20/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts,...

Who's Firing is a weekly survey of organizations announcing (or rumoring) layoffs for the week ended 11/20/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts,... http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-firing-layoffs-week-ended-11-20-09.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17057687897909118026-840e9a12373b22b96d6d45a2d2511b8b 2009-11-18T20:56:26.515-05:00

Readying your resume for an executive job search? You might find that the traditional data—career titles, management assignments, projects, and education—aren’t enough anymore. Now more than ever, companies have intensified their focus on one area of your performance: money. Employer want leaders who can make, save, and control it, which will give them strength to fight the economic downturn.

Readying your resume for an executive job search? You might find that the traditional data—career titles, management assignments, projects, and education—aren’t enough anymore. Now more than ever, companies have intensified their focus on one area of your performance: money. Employer want leaders who can make, save, and control it, which will give them strength to fight the economic downturn. http://www.coloradojobnetwork.com/library.asp?pagemode=1&aid=3405&ra_id=247 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 29 28 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17888532575972515616-167d13bb289e0a3d5e2e1431c0fd88c8 2009-11-21T17:22:38.571-05:00

How do you define professionalism and how does it affect your job search?

How do you define professionalism and how does it affect your job search? http://www.thewisejobsearch.com/2009/11/are-you-professional.html Harry Urschel hurschel058 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17750973344119401205-fa85395fa858e4ac7fcf5a794bd509ea 2009-11-21T17:21:21.524-05:00

How do you make sure you're as effective in your job search as you can be? Here are some guidelines.

How do you make sure you're as effective in your job search as you can be? Here are some guidelines. http://www.thewisejobsearch.com/2009/10/planning-your-job-search.html Harry Urschel hurschel058 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10138845332873029338-7262e73a08f8a82d1ecea3a57758dc9a 2009-11-20T18:06:46.704-05:00

Have an interview coming up? Use these to help you be your best.

Have an interview coming up? Use these to help you be your best. http://www.thewisejobsearch.com/2009/07/5-great-interview-prep-resources-online.html Harry Urschel hurschel058 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3076178070184188067-a0dc5ca3c14b35b5867a8ce3434b8d24 2009-11-21T13:50:31.993-05:00

Many job seekers can find Linkedin company pages to be a useful tool in their search. This often overlooked Linkedin feature allows the savvy candidate to gain an edge with companies they target. What can Linkedin Company Pages do for me? To find out how Linkedin Company Pages can help you find unadvertised positions, read: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/can-linkedin-company-pages-help-you.html

Many job seekers can find Linkedin company pages to be a useful tool in their search. This often overlooked Linkedin feature allows the savvy candidate to gain an edge with companies they target. What can Linkedin Company Pages do for me? To find out how Linkedin Company Pages can help you find unadvertised positions, read: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/can-linkedin-company-pages-help-you.html http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/can-linkedin-company-pages-help-you.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:342248580406306620-b7ad664db4e0931105eb268e28ff5e77 2009-11-21T13:54:17.685-05:00

Thanksgiving is next week. Job seekers and career changers – Where’s your next job? If you can’t answer that question, what can you do to help your job search during the holidays? Find out some little used, yet highly effective strategies for the holidays at: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-almost-thanksgiving-do-you-know.html

Thanksgiving is next week. Job seekers and career changers – Where’s your next job? If you can’t answer that question, what can you do to help your job search during the holidays? Find out some little used, yet highly effective strategies for the holidays at: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-almost-thanksgiving-do-you-know.html http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/its-almost-thanksgiving-do-you-know.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8557806756674330649-9a3e4727eb303fd9c2f46135232e689a 2009-11-18T12:52:04.842-05:00

Want to distinguish yourself from a flood of other applicants without resorting to over-the-top resume techniques? Try adding a hint of color—and NOT on the paper, either.

Want to distinguish yourself from a flood of other applicants without resorting to over-the-top resume techniques? Try adding a hint of color—and NOT on the paper, either. http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d18-New-resume-trend-Using-color-to-stand-out Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 10 8 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13353786120550840883-39e049dfc8b4705a894c113246758602 2009-11-17T11:06:05.030-05:00

When you are on an interview, is it all about you? Might I suggest that you try Habit 6 of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey?

When you are on an interview, is it all about you? Might I suggest that you try Habit 6 of “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey? http://www.examiner.com/x-718-Executive-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d9-The-Seven-Habits-of-Highly-Effective-People--a-guide-for-jobseekers-too-part--2 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 11 10 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6206797600476789486-30e84520fc96b1b0713b27f471651987 2009-11-18T00:15:33.369-05:00

Useful review of quick tips that job seekers can implement ASAP - gained from corporate recruiters at a recent job hunting event.

Useful review of quick tips that job seekers can implement ASAP - gained from corporate recruiters at a recent job hunting event. http://www.examiner.com/x-1956-Denver-Jobs-Examiner~y2009m11d16-JobsGobble-Job-Seeking-Lessons-from-Corporate-Recruiters Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 11 10 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14514045698397169442-d670e5e5278ca7264d9767cd590f8bbb 2009-11-16T14:52:00.058-05:00

According to CareerBuilder, these are the 25 worst words to put in your resume. How many of these empty words are in yours? Trackback: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2008/04/27-resume-killers.html

According to CareerBuilder, these are the 25 worst words to put in your resume. How many of these empty words are in yours? Trackback: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2008/04/27-resume-killers.html http://recareered.blogspot.com/2008/04/27-resume-killers.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1291263955702364240-81985197b88bdc4bfbcdea4f3d693659 2009-11-20T18:04:54.454-05:00

There are ways to find contacts whether they're part of your connections or not.

There are ways to find contacts whether they're part of your connections or not. http://www.thewisejobsearch.com/2009/06/not-enough-connections-to-make-linkedin.html Harry Urschel hurschel058 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14550659352866545079-28a2f642fe6a9810bc4366fe4de68bc0 2009-11-14T10:20:12.668-05:00

Practice and get comfortable with the classic questions and others you can expect to be asked.

Practice and get comfortable with the classic questions and others you can expect to be asked. http://executiveresumebranding.com/the-20-most-common-linkedin-mistakes/ Meg Guiseppi, Master Resume Writer mguiseppi581 11 9 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2770069088442151852-48eb568376b7466d9101f6933dfd4c35 2009-11-17T10:59:41.551-05:00

Identity theft rings have set their sights on the 15.7 million Americans who are unemployed and looking for work. Here's how to ensure you don't end up a victim.

Identity theft rings have set their sights on the 15.7 million Americans who are unemployed and looking for work. Here's how to ensure you don't end up a victim. http://www.cio.com/article/507667/Job_Search_Scams_6_Ways_to_Protect_Yourself_Against_Identity_Theft_?source=CIONLE_nlt_careers_2009-11-17 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3744574786851951953-178ba3dd19aa2cca2aba1e860aa6216e 2009-11-17T23:05:06.887-05:00

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/16/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding. Trackback: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-hiring-top-employers-week-of-11-16.html

Who's Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/16/09. Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding. Trackback: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-hiring-top-employers-week-of-11-16.html http://recareered.blogspot.com/2009/11/whos-hiring-top-employers-week-of-11-16.html Phil Rosenberg prosenberg505 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10480569585221887818-826d6bbe3867831c92345d1f50996526 2009-11-15T13:21:44.618-05:00

The other week, it happened again. I had scheduled a phone interview with a candidate at an exact time and date. So my phone call was to be expected. And when I placed the call to the number given, I expected the greeting on the other end to be at a...

The other week, it happened again. I had scheduled a phone interview with a candidate at an exact time and date. So my phone call was to be expected. And when I placed the call to the number given, I expected the greeting on the other end to be at a... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/08/phone-interview-rule-1-dont-say-hello.html Chris Perry cperry533 9 8 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8473140372075216671-f76cd8caffc3796d53069a5a20b9310b 2009-11-03T11:14:36.798-05:00

If you're tired of hearing about personal branding, the following anecdote will convince you that it's not a passing fad.

If you're tired of hearing about personal branding, the following anecdote will convince you that it's not a passing fad. http://advice.cio.com/meridith_levinson/personal_branding_really_is_the_key_to_finding_a_new_job?source=CIONLE_nlt_careers_2009-11-03 Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 42 41 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8630916257972857056-f6901e3f016fce38dca33801c46020b3 2009-11-17T11:13:32.235-05:00

Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should be taking things a step further.

Yes - absolutely! For those who just can't bear to look beyond the classic template built into Microsoft Word (and you know who you are), you should be taking things a step further. http://www.examiner.com/x-3928-Resumes-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Is-the-format-of-my-resume-really-that-important Laura Smith-Proulx, Executive Resume Writer lsmithproulx126 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12260326501130381381-82a15f8d2d55d9935f32fee3f93742c2 2009-11-15T13:24:30.983-05:00

"Look the part and you get the part." Anon. “Some smack of age in you, some relish the saltiness of time.” King Henry IV. Shakespeare Ageism exits. It makes little sense since, with any luck, those who practice that form of discrimination will one...

"Look the part and you get the part." Anon. “Some smack of age in you, some relish the saltiness of time.” King Henry IV. Shakespeare Ageism exits. It makes little sense since, with any luck, those who practice that form of discrimination will one... http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2009/09/make-your-age-non-issue.html Chris Perry cperry533 2 2 0 0