What Not to Include in Your Resume

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.“  – Albert Einstein Much has been discussed about what should go into your resume. But are there any inclusions that could cost you an interview? Certainly – you need to follow resume etiquette to ensure that you come across as a consummate [...] [...]

Securing the Right Job or Career Transition in the New Economy – part II

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs Author Byline: D. Lawton Author Website: http://www.CareerConnected.com Part II – Traditional Job Search Methods Part II of a 4 part discussion on the job market Traditional means used to discover and obtain new employment opportunities: Personal networking Re-training and/or upgrading skills. Relocation to a region, state, or country with a growing economy; [...] [...]

Job Hunting with “Snail mail”

Definitions first. “job hunting” is when you use contacts (known or unknown) to discover potential opportunities while “job search” is when you search existing jobs (web or print) to try and find a match. Now, on to the topic. When was the last time you received a letter at work from an individual? In today’s [...] [...]