Help for Job-Seekers: b.y.o.Résumé Career Profiles

Laurie Bell has a great blog, b.y.o. resume. She's a talented writer and covers some great topics for job seekers. I'm posting a bit of her blog with her permission and hope you go to her site to read the rest. Be sure to read her other posts, too.

b.y.o.Résumé is looking to give job seekers a leg-up in their search with an upcoming Career Profile Series. Click here to read more...

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Even if you love your job, your resume and your network should be current!
For some career tips and laughter at the drudgery, visit: http://byoresume.blogspot.com/

Pros & Cons of Non-Exempt & Contract Pay

Laurie Bell has a great blog, b.y.o. resume. She's a talented writer and covers some great topics for job seekers. I'm posting a bit of her blog with her permission and hope you go to her site to read the rest. Be sure to read her other posts, too.

If you're job hunting and are coming across hourly/non-exempt or contract positions, don't lose heart! I used to feel less important for being an hourly employee or contractor as opposed to salaried one. However, given the current economic landscape, I'm actually a bit relieved. Neither situation is perfect, but being paid hourly isn't as bad as you may think. Click here to read more...

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Even if you love your job, your resume and your network should be current!
For some career tips and laughter at the drudgery, visit: http://byoresume.blogspot.com/

Interview Tips: Un-Cage the Elephant in the Room - Guest Blogger Laurie Bell

Laurie Bell has a great blog, b.y.o. resume. She's a talented writer and covers some great topics for job seekers. I'm posting a bit of her blog with her permission and hope you go to her site to read the rest. Be sure to read her other posts, too.

Ever arrive to an interview and found when you look around that you don't match the company demographic at all? Are you older/younger, the opposite gender, the only one of your ethnicity, etc? This doesn't necessarily mean your chances are nil. So, what could this mean and how could it work for you? Click here to read more...

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Even if you love your job, your resume and your network should be current!
For some career tips and laughter at the drudgery, visit: http://byoresume.blogspot.com/

What Should You Expect from a Recruiter? - Guest Blogger Laurie Bell

Laurie Bell has a great blog, b.y.o. resume. She's a talented writer and covers some great topics for job seekers. I'm posting a bit of her blog with her permission and hope you go to her site to read the rest. Be sure to read her other posts, too.

"The Short Version:

• There are no specified requirements for a job in recruiting. 
• A recruiter's primary objective is to fill their open positions, not find every applicant a job.
• The recruiter might think you're perfect for the job, but have to be vague if you ask what your chances are. 
• If you're not the right fit for the job, they still might have to be vague about why.

To read more, click here..."