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3 ways that recruiters pick YOU

Posted Wed, 04/28/2010 - 01:02


Recruiters receive over 500 resumes a day.

Wouldn't you like to know how to make sure they pick you? Of course you would!

In short, ideal candidates have the perfect FORM, FIT, and FUNCTION:

1) Form

Executive Job Seekers' Biggest Mistakes

Posted Wed, 04/28/2010 - 00:47


The economic crisis is making executive job seekers a little crazy.

According to a survey of 500 executive recruiters commissioned by TheLadders.com, a job search site for people who earn more than $100,000, senior-level applicants are preparing poorly for interviews, putting together weak resumes and appearing too desperate to take any job that comes their way.

11 signs it's time to change careers (and what to do about it!)

Posted Wed, 04/21/2010 - 18:05

Are you bored with your work (or lack thereof)? How do you know you're doing what you're meant to do? Here are 11 tell-tale signs that it's time for a change. Keep a count of how many apply to you.

11. You'd rather watch television, surf the web or play video games instead of doing fun things with your family and friends.

10 Easy Paths to Self Destruction

Posted Mon, 04/19/2010 - 23:14


Whether we're at work or at play, there are literally millions of ways people hurt themselves, whether intentional or not. But did you know most of us actually engage in the kind that is easily avoidable?

That means we're all willingly participating in our own failure.

Here are the top 10 ways you might be driving yourself to self-destruction.

20 Reasons Why NOT To Be A Freelancer

Posted Mon, 04/19/2010 - 23:00


Wouldn't it be great to be your own boss?

Absolutely not!

Everyone talks like free-lancing is the best thing in the world but it's actually a really tough choice to make. Are people schmucks just because they want to work out of a tall high-rise with a corner office? Think again!

Here are 20 reasons why NOT to start freelancing.