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Look the Part, Act the Part, Get the Job

by Rigel Celeste on Jul 1st 2009

Getting a job (or a promotion) is about so much more than just your resume and interview answers, your appearance and attitude play an enormous role also. As a matter of human nature people size each other up in a matter of seconds, forming opinions about you that might be difficult to change later (you never get a second chance to make a first impression!). So be sure that whether you're going in for an interview at a new company or hoping to land a promotion at your current ... Continue reading ›

Upside Down Economy and Lopsided Employment Ratios

by Stephen Lytle on Nov 17th 2009

The economy appears to be getting better and when you turn on the news the positive thoughts are really starting to outweigh the negative emotions. However, were not out of the deep water yet and there are still a lot of job seekers and still very few jobs. While employers have decreased the amount of lay offs that we are seeing from major companies, a recent article from the New York Times states that employment prospects are still getting worse. "Job seekers ... Continue reading ›

Emurse Launches Job Board on TUAW.com!

by Alex Rudloff on Oct 26th 2009

It's been a long time coming, but we're pleased to announce the launch of our first Emurse enabled job board on The Unofficial Apple Weblog! TUAW.com is a leading community of Apple enthusiasts attracting millions of unique visitors. Since it's an Emurse powered product, every job listing on TUAW will allow you to apply using your Emurse web URL. Once you apply, we'll keep track of things for you and keep you posted on your applications status (we have a ton of new ... Continue reading ›

Why Your Resume Gets Tossed

by Stephen Lytle on Sep 29th 2009

I recently came across this article on Yahoo.com describing the many reason why your resume gets tossed from the "might use" to the "never use" pile. There are some good tips in this article that touch on the following: If accomplishments can be quantified, do it -- but use discretion If you send a cover letter by email that starts with 'Hi,' it and your resume will probably end up in the trash. It's true that recruiters sometimes use scanners to sort through ... Continue reading ›

How Many Twitter Followers do you Need to Land that Job?

by Rigel Celeste on Jul 17th 2009

Best Buy is making trendy online social networking waves in the job market with a posting that appeared recently on their website that listed two preferred job qualifications: a graduate degree and 250 or more followers on Twitter. Say what? Yes, now your guilty online tweeting habit can be something to brag about on a job application. Of course you'll want to know your audience before you go pasting your follower count on every resume, but companies that want someone with ... Continue reading ›

A Cloudtastic New Feature

by Alex Rudloff on Aug 23rd 2006

We've just pushed live an innovative new way to quickly see how your resume might look in the eyes of an online search engine. Introducing the Emurse "Cloud View." By analyzing word usage and placement on your resume, Emurse is now able to determine the logical set of keywords that profile your resume information. In a simple glance, you'll be able to tell if your resume is the meat or the potatoes. Fluffy descriptions without naming any specifics? It'll show. The more a word ... Continue reading ›

How Bad Credit Affects Job Prospects

by Rigel Celeste on Jun 9th 2009

When going into a job interview you're probably thinking about how you're going to make your professional skills and employment history look their best, but what about your personal finance history and credit score? If you think your credit report has nothing to do with getting hired, you might want to think again. It's a complicated and inconsistent issue, but many companies do routinely include credit reports as part of the screening process for new and potential hires. ... Continue reading ›

Resume Mistakes

by Alex Rudloff on Aug 10th 2007

(or, "Common Resume Mistakes and What Not to Include in a Resume". Guest post by Jeff Everett.) When applying for a job or career, your first impression is often your last impression. A well-prepared and polished resume is an excellent means of getting yourself noticed among the other applicants competing for the same opening. As with mistakes in professional etiquette, mistakes and errors in your resume may make the difference between receiving an interview and finding your ... Continue reading ›

Answering "What is your Greatest Weakness?"

by Alex Rudloff on Jun 11th 2007

We talk to a lot of job seekers. No other interview question seems to strike fear into the hearts of man more than "What is your greatest weakness?" There is no need to worry, it is an easily tackled question. You just have to know what the interviewer is looking for and how to appropriately phrase your answer. We have put together this small guide with some tips on how to answer "What is your greatest weakness?" We have also included a few sample answers. ... Continue reading ›

Career Fair Preparation: Rules for Success

by Stephen Lytle on Aug 18th 2009

Job searches are comprised of a multitude of paths that you can take to eventually garner a substantial career opportunity that fits both your professional and personal goals. Whether you decide that your search should rely mostly on your personal network or you chose to primarily submit your resume to online postings, one thing is certain: the amount of contacts you'll meet and eyes that will see your resume will likely be unmatched by the experience of attending a job fair. ... Continue reading ›

Telephone Etiquette

by Alex Rudloff on Jul 16th 2007

Guest Post by Jeff Everett Understanding e-mail etiquette is just part of the equation. In order to conduct yourself professionally in your communications, you also need to develop strong business telephone etiquette. We've developed this quick guide to help enhance your professional etiquette by discussing how to speak, how to listen and how to be courteous in your telephone conversations. ... Continue reading ›

How to Write Education, Awards and Activities Resume Sections

by Alex Rudloff on Aug 13th 2007

(Guest post by Jeff Everett) A resume is a basic means of convincing an employer to contact you and arrange a formal interview. After noting what not to include in a resume, it is also important to consider what should be emphasized in a resume. After the work experience section there are several additional sections that should be utilized to illustrate your competency, "hireability", and separate you from the rest of the applicants. Utilize these suggestions and you'll be on ... Continue reading ›

A Quick Guide to Body Language

by Alex Rudloff on Jun 21st 2007

Understanding Body Language Most everyone's body language is a bit different. Some body language might represent learned behaviors, while some of it might also be cultural (a thumbs up means drastically different things in various parts of the world). There does seem to be a certain amount of it hard coded into our DNA however. Studies have been done illustrating the movements of blind children and their similarities with children who had perfect sight. Hand movements when ... Continue reading ›