Career / resume / job hunting advice for moving to a big city and looking for an engineering / government job. Looking for advice to help me squeeze every bit of juice out of my first job which I consider to be a very rare job for someone of my background, age, and experience. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm applying for professional jobs after 6 months of maternity leave. How, if at all, should this be reflected (a) in my resume/cover letter and (b) in my interviews? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 3 answers

I don't want to be a salesman! Can anyone help a recent grad find a sane, non-sales job in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I avoid my previous workplace ruining my job prospects? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 17 answers

I have been working steadily and consistently for the last three years but not at jobs that show growth or project development (which everyone seems to want to know about). How do I find a new (better) job now? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 1 answers

Would getting certification help in finding a more rewarding job while I'm working on the major? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm thinking of applying for another position inside my company that would basically be a parallel move -- same position, different group. How should I structure my resume? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 1 answers

What's worse, being at a job for too long or not long enough? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Since I posted my resume online, I keep receiving employment offers that don't seem to have anything to do with my field. However, since I'm not finding anything in my field, I'm tempted to take something else. How do I know if these offers are legit? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 8 answers

CollegeJobFilter: I have recently left one college job on less than friendly terms with my employer, but not necessarily of my own fault. How can I reconcile this with my resume? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 10 answers

Job / Group Title help: I have a hybrid job, currently called "Maintenance Director / Project Manager", but we're looking to fix that up a bit.. what's best? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 5 answers

I've heard about a job that sounds amazingly perfect. How can I go after it without being obnoxious? And how can I reconcile the two different descriptions of it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 7 answers

I need help on the Federal job application process [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 9 answers

Best way to submit resume and samples? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 5 answers

Please help me figure out a career. And help me move in that direction, before I finish my degree. ...alternately, help me find a job that would will look good on a resume in a few years! [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2007 - 16 answers

Is it alright for me to leave my specific field of study from my resume if employers might find it...offputting? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm a computer programmer looking for a new job. What are some tips for writing the best resume and cover letter possible? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Help me put together a sleek resume without using Microsoft Word. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2007 - 28 answers

Where can I find information on recruiting firms? I have my resume on monster and got an email from "Management Recruiters of Chicago -Far West" (which is an independantly owned franchise of MRI Networks (http://www.mrinetwork.com/). I'd like to see how reputable they are but can't find any information. Thanks!
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 2 answers

I'm a programmer/web developer with 7 years experience. I'm looking for a new job, but I fear I don't look good on paper. How can I improve my marketability? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2007 - 22 answers

Should I dumb down my resume? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 13 answers

There's a job I really, really want. I spoke with HR today and I was told that any decisions could be made starting next week. Should I call again next week? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2006 - 8 answers

I've been with my present employer for nearly four years. Of those four years, the first three were spent as a Web Development Intern and the last was spent as the Lead Web Developer. What goes on my resume? [more inside]
posted on Nov 13, 2006 - 8 answers

Does anyone have any experience with professional resume writers? I would like to have an amazing resume that really sells my skills and experiences and think I need some help. Please recommend any companies/persons too if you or those you know have used such a service.
posted on Nov 4, 2006 - 9 answers

Turducken said it concisely: "When (most) freelance writers want to have a family or buy a house, they get jobs as... editors." I am wondering just how they (we) do that! [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 7 answers

JobFilter: How do I find a new job ? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 12 answers

When applying for a job from, say, a newspaper or internet classified ad, should I send my resume with references, or should I wait until I'm asked for references? I'm thinking the former is better, though it can possibly hint at a bit of desperation to get the job. Also, should I write a cover letter as a separate Word doc, or just write it in the body of the email itself?
posted on Oct 3, 2006 - 17 answers

How should I present my resume? Paper with a paper clip, staples, some kind of binder? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 19 answers

I'm having a difficult time finding a tech job two thirds of the way across the US from where I am now. I'm wondering if it’s because my age is showing through, or if it's something else. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 5 answers

Prospective employer: "No Phone Calls Please." So, how to follow up on a resume submission? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2006 - 16 answers

What's the best way for my resume to be notice in a pile of canidates? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2006 - 17 answers

Would it be considered fraud or providing false information if I were to leave my doctorate off of my resume? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2006 - 27 answers

Career help needed - both short term and long term for an individual with a mixed background: international relations, IT support, and education that wants to get into international ICT content/project development. Two part question. [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2006 - 0 answers

How much creative license should I use when writing my resume? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 10 answers

I've got a marathon job interview coming up, and I'm looking for advice on: a professional purse or briefcase I can use; how to stay energized, alert and upbeat for two consecutive days; cultural things I should be aware of in northeast Florida. [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 15 answers

ResumeFilter: Applying to a Fortune 500 company. How do I show the last two years of freelance experience without coming off as a maverick? [MI] [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2005 - 10 answers

Sending in a resume today and they are asking for salary requirements. How do I word salary requirements in the cover letter? Is there any standard language used or convention to follow?
posted on Jun 22, 2005 - 17 answers

I want to apply for an internship, and the posting says to send cover letter, resume, and references via email. My question is: how exactly should this be done? [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2005 - 15 answers

What is the best format for a resume? I realize this is subjective and often based on field of employment. [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 9 answers

So I want to retool the look of my resume… [MI]
posted on Jan 25, 2005 - 7 answers

What is the etiquette for putting future employment on your resume? I will be a summer associate for a law firm between May and August, but am circulating my resume to other employers in anticipation of the interview process next fall. Is it acceptable to put "[Law Firm] - Summer Associate, May 2004 - August 2004" on a resume that you are handing out today?
posted on Mar 10, 2004 - 15 answers