Grads: TAKE CHARGE™!

Land the job even if you're not the ideal candidate

It may seem like a waste of time to apply for a position that, at least on paper, doesn't exactly match your skills and experience. After all, many job seekers can't even get a hiring manager's attention when they do appear to be a perfect fit.

But if you believe you're capable of performing a job well despite the fact that your background doesn't completely align with the requirements of the position, there might still be hope....

Read the entire article on MSN CareerBuilder.

Check out Brazen Careerist's new "social idea-based resumes"

Here's a new twist on the plain vanilla resume: the social idea-based resume. Today Brazen Careerist launched this new tool for leveling the playing field between fresh grads with little experience but tons of potential and competing job seekers with years of experience.

Check it out at Brazen Careerist.

Check out Brazen Careerist's new "social idea-based resumes"

Here's a new twist on the plain vanilla resume: the social idea-based resume. Today Brazen Careerist launched this new tool for leveling the playing field between fresh grads with little experience but tons of potential and competing job seekers with years of experience.

Check it out at Brazen Careerist.

Take your networking to the next level

You already know that networking is the name of the game. So get out there and do it, do it well, and take yourself to the next level.

"Instead of spending all your time and energy on mainstream job boards, get off your bottom ..."

Read the entire article on careerealism.com here.

Take your networking to the next level

You already know that networking is the name of the game. So get out there and do it, do it well, and take yourself to the next level.

"Instead of spending all your time and energy on mainstream job boards, get off your bottom ..."

Read the entire article on careerealism.com here.

Job tips you didn't get in college

When I landed a job in a top public relations firm after my college graduation, I thought the toughest part of my entry into the business world was over. I dumped my extra résumés in a recycling bin and eagerly awaited a paycheck that would scarcely cover my rent. I looked forward to worldly business trips, stimulating office brainstorms and hanging out with my co-workers every Friday at happy hour.

A few years later, I had never made it...

Read the entire article on MSN Careers here.

Consider jobs related to the Olympics

The Winter Olympics are more than a week over, but you can be sure that the people in Sochi, Russia are already getting prepared for 2014...

Read the entire article on CollegeRecruiter.com and see if an Olympic job might be in your future!

Are you asking the right questions before jumping into a new job?

This post is going to sound so simplistic that some readers may say to themselves…”Well, duh!”  I am prepared for it, because in the past few days I have sat with people who freaked me out a bit as they hadn’t really thought through the ramifications of the career moves they were getting ready to make. And, after a conversation or two I heard things like, “I never thought about it like that before” and “I’m sure glad we talked.” So, to make it simple, before you take the plunge and change jobs you have to ask yourself ...

Read the entire article on Glassdoor.com before your next interview!

Don't get inducted into the Networking Hall of Shame!

Whether you're job hunting, working in sales, or conducting personal research for one reason or another, networking is the name of the game. But, like with everything else, there's a right and a wrong way to do it. Do it the right way and it will pay off for you--even return some unexpected benefits down the line. Do it the wrong way and you'll end up struggling harder than most. Which way are YOU doing it? Do you belong in the Networking Hall of Shame?

Read the entire article here and straighten out your act!

Master that scary panel interview

Some say panel interviews feel like inquistions. Follow these steps to get through the final round.

Read the entire article here on TheLadders.