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Why Savvy Job Hunters Keep Going During the Holidays "Why job search now? I'm planning to relax over the holidays," is a common refrain. Of course, it's easy to get caught up in holiday fever this time of year, concentrating on family, travel plans, holiday decor, and all the traditional activities. However, savvy job hunters and networkers know there's NOTHING like the magic of the holiday season to invigorate a job search. Have You Bought Into These Resume Myths? It seems that "advice" on how to structure your resume is everywhere, with varying opinions from numerous sources. And in today's competitive job market, it makes more sense than ever to ensure that your resume is in top shape. Unfortunately, many resume ideas that should have been cast aside years ago still seem to float around, and taking them as truth can actually impede your success. How to Market Your Skills for a Career Change When you're ready for advancement up the career ladder, all usually goes well when you're in the same field. However, changing careers is another matter; marketing your skills for a switch into another industry can be tough. There actually ARE ways to get hiring managers to see the relevance of your skills, believe it or not--and much of it has to do with what you tell them on your resume. Have You Googled Yourself Lately? If you're an executive looking for a new role, you know the drill: ready your resume, examine your references, and build that network. However, the job search HAS changed. Now, there's one more item you'll need to focus on--your online identity. Tired of being ignored in your job search? Try these 3 tips If you're job hunting, you've probably been caught in the endless search-apply-wait cycle. You send off your resume, then wonder why you're not getting a response--or if anyone even looked at it. Well, have you heard about the "hidden job market," why you need to use it, and how quickly you can land a job with it? 3 Clues That Your Resume is Giving The Wrong Information If you're in a job hunt, nothing will negatively impact your success more than filling your resume with duties, focusing on overused phrases, and spelling out a dry list of jobs. The reason? Employers want to hire a person that represents an effective solution to their business needs. Here are 3 main clues that your resume needs an overhaul in order to move an employer's response from "So what?" to "Call for an interview." How Long Will Your Executive Job Search Take? That's a great question... and one for which there is no "magic" answer. But if you're in the job hunt at this point, you might swear that the process seems to be taking longer than ever before. Here are some ways to gauge how long your job hunt might take, and some methods to start addressing it-—long BEFORE frustration sets in. Struggling to Find that Perfect Executive Job? Try Building Your OWN Network For executive job searching in today's hotly competitive market, nothing tops networking to build your reputation and expand your centers of influence. Studies have shown that finding job leads through others outranks nearly all other methods. Here are some ways to address the question of where to start with your personal network, and ways to build a strong presence (online and offline) that can facilitate a successful job hunt. Get the Most Out of Online Networking During Your Executive Job Search By now, you may have heard of—-and even utilized-—online social networking through the various sites available to the technically savvy, including Plaxo, LinkedIn, Naymz, Twitter, FaceBook, Ryze, and a host of others. However, you may not have realized the intensity that using these powerhouses can have on your job search. Want to Find and Contact Recruiters? Try These 5 Techniques If you're conducting an active job hunt, you're probably aware that working with a recruiter can be an effective method for your search. However, finding a recruiter that specializes in your field can be a daunting prospect. Finding and effectively collaborating with recruiters is mostly a matter of sharpening your networking skills (which is a good idea during any phase of a job search!). 5 Crucial Points on Working With Recruiters Today's job hunter faces an increasingly confusing myriad of choices about how to find that next opportunity. However, there's one mainstay of the job market that can pay off in huge dividends for both employers and job seekers: using a recruiter. Professionals who want to use recruiters as part of their job search strategy should understand a few key points, according to Audrey Spencer of ACBS Resource Management, Inc. Are You Courting Age Bias in Your Job Search? Job hunters often have trouble figuring out what is holding them back from landing interviews. In many cases, these professionals are inadvertently highlighting their age on the resume-—all while hoping that employers will focus on something else. If this applies to you, read on for some common scenarios that are easily prevented with a few changes to your resume (even if you're in your 60's!). 5 Tips to Capturing the Job With a Thank You Letter Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not—some studies show that only 20% of candidates remember to send one, and of that figure, nearly 80% get hired. For this reason, I highly recommend using Thank You Letters as an effective job search strategy. 3 Keys to Finding the Best Online Job Postings If you're in the job hunt now, I would bet that your #1 source of activity is searching for jobs online. In fact, many of the people I talk with are limiting their job search entirely to reviewing and responding to Internet job postings! While you'll miss out on many top jobs if you spend 100% of your efforts online, there ARE great positions out there for the browsing. 7 Tips to Selecting a Professional Resume Service Many people question the differences among resume services, and it's no wonder: the Internet is bursting with companies that claim to make you "look good" with a minimum of investment. Considering that you'll spend more waking hours on your career than any other activity (with your salary riding on this decision!), it makes sense to thoroughly check out these services. 3 Ways to Tell if You Need More Than One Resume You've probably heard that employers expect to see an exact match to their skills on your resume, and that you should be tailoring your resume to each job. But, you might think—if I do that, I'll be writing forever! Relax ' there's a point to customizing your resume to meet the needs of employers. However, this doesn't mean that every resume you send must be a completely different version. 3 Powerful Tips to Address Gaps in Work History on Your Resume Given the dot-com meltdown, frequent corporate downsizing, family situations, and the never-ending parade of mergers and acquisitions, more leadership professionals than ever are presenting a gap in between jobs to their next employer. If this situation applies to you, it is best to meet the challenge head-on by preparing to address the gaps directly. Are You Making the #1 Mistake on Your Leadership Resume? Leadership professionals often spend significant time adding content to their resumes to show career progression and detail their strengths. So why does the average resume get only a minimal response? Most people don't realize that when it comes to touting their own skills at a six-figure level, presentation is EVERYTHING. Lacking a Degree? Top Resume Tips for Aspiring Leaders As a senior-level professional or manager, you've probably worked your way up the corporate ranks through demonstrated leadership, dedication, and proficiency. At some point, you may find yourself wanting to transition upward in your career, and this can be where doubt sets in, since you never finished (or even started) college. The good news is that there are powerful resume strategies that can effectively address this very issue. 5 Ways to Quit Underselling Yourself on Your Resume If it seems like you are passed over for jobs on a regular basis, consider this: what you see as your real strengths might NOT be conveyed on the resume you send out. Before eliminating your skills from consideration, take a look at these simple strategies for revitalizing the effect of your resume.

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