Tackling the Tech Job Search
Tackling the Tech Job Search: Tactics for Anyone, From Analyst to Exec is now available. Why write a book especially for the tech...
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Tamara Dowling
Resume Summary vs. Objective Statement
In years past, the objective was the standard way to begin your resume. It was simple back then, you stated your objective, listed your...
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Proofreading Tips
For some people, proofreading is a natural talent. For the rest of us, it is a discipline that requires a system and focus. Here are some...
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Let the Recruiters Recruit You
Professional employment recruiters can present you to your next employer. Understanding the role of a recruiter and your relationship...
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Beware of "Always" or "Never" Resume Rules
When I receive a resume question without context, often my answer is, “It depends on your situation.” After I learn more about the...
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Dealing with Overqualification
Some might think that more skills, more experience, and a higher level of responsibility than required would elevate the candidate to the...
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Mentoring in the Technology Field
In the technical industry, there is sometimes an attitude that individuals can learn quickly and independently, so a mentor is not...
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Re-enter Like a Lion, Not a Lamb
Re-enter Like a Lion, Not a Lamb Swing for the fences….shoot for the moon! This is the best advice that I can give anyone re-starting a...
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Who Cares About an Oxford Comma?
The Oxford comma has been the subject of a song by Vampire Weekend, a factor in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit, and the fodder for many...
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Changing Lifecycle of U.S. Women's Employment
Claudia Goldin and Joshua Mitchell prepared an interesting paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research, "The New Lifecycle of...
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