The following cover letter was received yesterday (1/16/12) by a Houston area creative agency. No, the job seeker didn’t supply their resume and writing samples as promised in the letter. The company DID write back and ask for a resume and writing samples. There’s no other way to title a post like this. was appalled. MORE >>

Why is the topic of executive candidates having lies on their resumes on my mind? Houston, he had a problem. But there are masses who don't understand that is coming and, in an effort to pump up the resume, can't resist putting "B.S." on the resume in front of the school.  . Thought one :  Don't lie. Even a small lie. MORE >>

Those of us who make our living in the field of recruiting have seen our share of resumes. During my tenure as a Sourcer, I would venture to say I viewed over a thousand resumes a month. Nearly all of these were standard print resumes posted on internet job boards and career sites. How To Make a 'Creative' Resume on Prezi. MORE >>

Monday 15th November Home About Blogroll Bookstore Contact Workplace News & Views, Edited by St. That is the (Important) Question Several employment-law attorneys, including myself, have been asked to comment on the possible impact that the recession could have on juries in workplace disputes. Jocelyn Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. MORE >>

Usually this involves surfing employment Web sites and emailing resumes into the ether. Monday 15th November Home About Blogroll Bookstore Contact Workplace News & Views, Edited by St. What do they do differently from average job seekers, who take 19.7 weeks to get hired, according to December 2008 figures from the U.S. Do more of that). MORE >>