TheJobBored

A resume is a marketing document… a personal advertisement… it’s not a “form” or list of things you’ve done.
There. I’ve told you everything you need to know. You don’t need to read the rest of this post.
Unless you want to.
Cause here’s the thing. This is what people don’t get about writing a resume. This is […]

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This is not an Ask Brian question, exactly, but a reader sharing his experience:
I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months now, and you have made the fair point that the best way to get hired is to find a way to solve the employer’s problems. Don’t just fill their need; suggest that […]

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They give you a firm answer about when you’ll hear back.
This is not a foolproof indicator, but it’s a good one none the less. You don’t want to hear, “We’ll let you know.” You don’t want to have to ask, “When, exactly?” If they say, “I’ll have an answer for you on […]

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When I got back from vacation this week, I had an Ask Brian question waiting for me that was very specific. It boiled down to: “I have two job offers. Which one should I accept?”
I did my best to help the emailer, but that sort of question is not one I can usually share here […]

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digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/educational/6_Skills_To_Leave_Off_Your_Resume’;It’s always a good idea to fill out your resume with any specific skills or specialties you might possess. Doing so is a good strategy to give you that extra little edge to stand out from a similarly qualified candidate.
And for years, a good way to do that was to include a list […]

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Short answer to the Post-Title Question Of The Day:
Yes.
But for a longer meditation on this subject, read this post from a Career Coach over at DivineCaroline.
So, here’s a big secret to making your interview easier:
Look at the interviewer and mentally say to yourself (in your mind—not aloud!), “Someday, I’m going to be working with this […]

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If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Reader Molly asks:
I am a college senior looking for an entry-level position in New York and some of the listings ask for salary requirements or salary history. My job experience consists of on campus work, […]

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If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Reader Richard asks:
I am a creative type, applying for a job at a very cutting edge creative company. In all of my encounters with them, their manner has been very informal. In fact, I can show […]

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If you have career or job search question you would like answered on this blog, click here to Ask Brian.
Reader Ken asks:
I just graduated with a 4-year degree and accepted a job offer with a small software development firm. The work and product we develop is uninspiring as is the industry we serve. However, I […]

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Several times on this blog, I’ve railed against the narrow mindset of people looking for jobs. A new job is not something rewarded by luck or the fates: it’s a negotiation wherein you offer something to the employer as much as they offer you a job. A successful job candidate doesn’t just prove she’s adequate, […]

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