The average recruiter sees 5,000 resumes a
year. Any legitimate reason she finds to make one disappear makes her life that
much easier -- and yours that much harder. Here, top-level recruiters reveal
how candidates blow their chances to get a foot in the door.
Eight Questions
to Assess Your Professional Network's Strength
If you needed to find a new job, how many people could you turn to for
help? If the answer is "not many," you may need to upgrade your professional network.
At best, looking for a job can
feel like a roller coaster ride. For many people, the longer they search, the
more they get discouraged. This is especially true in a flailing economy where
there’s more competition for fewer jobs.
Job hunting is tough right now, but absolutely not
impossible. The key to finding and keeping work in tough times is the same as
in good times: action. The more positive action you take, the better your
chances of landing a great gig. Here are 7 tips, and I promise many more in the
coming weeks and months.
