5 Phrases to Keep Out of Your Resume

As a career coach and recruiting professional, I have seen thousands of resumes.  Some of them have been so impressive, I’ve wanted to hire the person sight unseen.  Others have left me shaking my head in complete disappointment. One of the main reasons for my...

Is There a Bad Day to Apply for a Job?

 The short answer….no!  I think there’s this myth out there that if you apply for a job on a Monday or Friday, the recruiter might be in a bad mood and “ding” you.  Not true.  Just because you apply for a job on one of those days doesn’t mean the recruiter will review...

Are You Being Lazy in Your Job Search?

Last week, I finally found some time to catch up on some well-deserved TV watching.  One of the shows I watched focused on the difficulty many are experiencing in finding a job in these tough economic times.  The main person in the story was a seasoned career...