The Internet’s dominance as a job search tool demands that applicants follow specific protocols if they wish to maximize their potential for employment. This is particularly true of employers who require candidates to email their documents as opposed to posting them on company Websites. The first rule of thumb, in these cases, is to ensure […]
The Fudge Factory
To say that the job market is tight is the understatement of the last half-century. If you are fortunate enough to be earning a salary, think carefully before you do so something that could turn your paycheck into unemployment benefits. In other words, we strongly advise you to be above board with your managers. If […]
Big Brother Is Watching
Would George Orwell be vindicated or angered to learn that the premise of his novel, “1984” has come to pass in the year 2009?  The answer is rhetorical, for the watchful eye of Big Brother is fixed firmly and furtively upon those seeking to secure employment.  With so few positions available for a glut of […]
Unconventional Approaches Often Produce Positive Results
Attributed to comedian and entertainer Emo Philips is the paraprosdokian “When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then, I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness.â€Â Undoubtedly funny, Philips’ comment should provide a revelation to unsuccessful job seekers employing traditional […]
Resumes for the Fashion Industry
On runways and in magazines, the fashion industry appears a chic adventure. Behind the scenes, however, the work is demanding and governed by stringent deadlines. Those employed within this field will want to stress their work ethic, skills, and achievements on their resumes and cover letters.  Some of the job titles and job functions in […]
Career Assistance by Technical Training Institutes: Myth or Reality?
In more than thirty years of crafting resumes, cover letters, and other documents targeting career advancement, we have witnessed a specific trend that emerges time and again during floundering economies. Seeking reinvention of their core competencies leading to broader career opportunities, a good portion of our client base streams out of vocational/technical institutions, recently graduated […]