Why Relying on Resumes Won’t Produce an Offer

Many candidates conduct job-search campaigns by sending out resumes. An executive recruiter explains why this tactic weakens their chances — and offers a new approach.

CareerOneStop

Think of CareerOneStop as the Public Broadcasting Service for job hunters. The site is funded by federal grants to states, and operated as a federal-state partnership. The site offers a wealth of nationwide information for the job seeker, the employer seeking to hire, and the already employed person looking to advance their career. For those seeking employment, you’ll find job listings from entry level to … [ Read more ]

35 Ways to Land a Job Online

There’s only one place to start you next job search – on the Web. Here’s the ultimate guide to writing a great online resume, posting it on the best sites, and choosing the right job.

Executive Appointments

Executive Job Site for 50K + Positions

CampusCareerCenter.com

Job Search, Career Resources, and Community features for students (not just MBAs but several current MBA Depot members found the site via this source so I guess MBAs are using it).

Don’t Hunt for a Job, Farm for It

Leading recruiter Eunice Azzani outlines how to grow the career of your dreams. Includes following advice: tell a story and practice your four Ps (passion, priorities, planning, perseverance).

Job Search Tools & Skills

This site from Virginia Tech offers some good resources in the following categories: resumes & vitae, correspondence, email use in the job search, telephone use in the job search, references, finding jobs and employers, face to face with employers, deciding on a job offer, and more.

Job Search Preparation

Advice on how to plan and organize a job search. Site includes .pdf files including: job search schedule, networking log, job lead worksheet, values checklist, goal identification worksheet, resume worksheet, and a reference sheet. Also includes many more tips and articles.

Job Search Tips

Articles published in the Los Angles Times pertinent to finding a job. Topics include getting the job search started, selling yourself and getting a job you want.

Search Strategies

Collection of more than 43 articles related to the job search from The Wall Street Journal, The Journal’s Interactive Edition and The National Business Employment Weekly.

1st Steps in the Hunt

This site offers daily news for online job hunters as well as other resources.

Articles About the Job Hunting Process (Careerbuilder)

A source of information on job hunting with articles on topics such as staying motivated, appropriate attire, finding a health-conscious company, aligning your job with your values, getting the right references, surviving the cold call, job hunting strategies, and more.

CareerBabe

Information on this site includes answers to users’ letters, resume writing tutorials, interview and salary negotiating tips, and access to top career sites.

Conducting a Successful Job Search

An article on how to get your job search started with a model time line (published in The Wall Street Journal: National Business Employment Weekly).

Job Search Guide: Strategies for Professionals

This job search guide offers information covering researching the job market and conducting the job search. Other areas covered include assessing skills and interests, and writing resumes and cover letters.