An individual will be more prepared to take on the demands of an actual job search only after they have completed the first two stages of the career development process: self-assessment (Who am I?) and career exploration (Where am I going?). Getting started can be the hardest part, but investing your time will be worth the results. Here are my top ten tips for a successful job search campaign.1. Clarify your short-term an...

Your resume is one of the most important parts of the job search because it is the first impression a potential employer has of you on paper. As a dynamic selling tool, it markets your unique package of education and experience. The purpose of the resume is not to get a job, but to secure an interview; the interview gets you the job offer.There is no right or wrong way to construct your resume. However, with most employe...

Although the resume is the most important document in your job search, each time you send one out a cover letter must accompany it. If the resume is a snap shot of you, then the cover letter is the audio that makes it come alive. With all the opinions on this subject, stick to these 10 commandments for an effective cover letter:1. Thou shalt take the necessary time to do it right. A cover letter is more challenging to wr...