Your resume is one of the most important tools for a successful job search. A customized cover letter to carry it to a prospective employer comes in a close second. You spend a lot of time (and money) to write and edit these two documents. They introduce you to a prospective employer and it’s important that they do it well. Every sentence is carefully crafted; every word calculated for impact and clarity. You can be sure that you’re going to make a great impression.

Not so fast. There may be a lot more information out there beyond your control, telling a different story. Continue reading…

What began as a way to connect with friends and share updates on activities has taken on many other roles. Law enforcement uses social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, to gather information. The media monitors sites to get the latest breaking stories, and employers use them to help determine whether applicants are a good fit for the job. Continue reading…

To find a job, you’ve GOT to be on social media.  It makes sense, since according to Forbes Magazine, 90 percent of employers plan to use social media sites to recruit employees.  Social media sites give a much larger and truer picture of a person than a carefully crafted resume.  Continue reading…