Odds are you're all gifted out and getting ready to focus your attention on 2007 and the obligatory New Year's resolutions. Listen, you'll still eat like a pig when no one is looking, you'll never exercise regularly and you'll still park like an asshole.The GOOD news is that a new study shows that almost 75% of people who make career resolutions actually keep them. Rather then give you the typical "brush up that resume" type resolution, our resident career counselors are hard at work preparing a great segment for our podcast relaunch on 01.01.07 that will give you some fresh and new things to strive for.Making resolutions is easy. Keeping them is hard. Here are some tips from Online Recruitment Magazine on sticking to your guns and making 2007 the best year ever!1. Choose a resolution that’s meaningful. Resolve comes easier when it is focused on something specific. Forget your list of 10, go with two! 2. Be realistic. Everyone has setbacks, so … [Read more...] about 5 Surefire Ways to KEEP Your Resolutions
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Workhack: Resume Gimmicks
We're not talking so much about content as we are gimmick. Granted, many of these could backfire and make you look like an ass. The key is to either know the type of person who is receiving your resume or understand what would be considered unique within your selected field. And of course, make sure an error-free resume is enclosed. Clear Up That Paper Search any career site and you'll see that most "experts" recommend that you use plain white paper for your resume. And this sounds like solid advice. But I will tell you that I have seen the reverse work. Firsthand, I've witnessed a lesser employee land an interview (and eventually a gig) by sending in their resume on translucent paper. Out of the dozens that came in, it was the one that stood out - literally. It's a gamble, but if nothing else is panning out for you why not roll the dice. 39 1-Cent Stamps The majority of online resumes fade away into the ethers. While paper can be ignored, at least it's something tangible. … [Read more...] about Workhack: Resume Gimmicks