2 days ago

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: We’ve all heard the unemployment rate, and that it will get worse before we start to see some improvement. On a national basis, this is a serious problem. For an individual job seeker, the concern is more personal – landing a single job. No matter how high or low unemployment is, the primary (or only concern) is whether (Read More)

4 days ago

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: I received a resume from an Air Force NCO (non-commissioned officer) who has recently transitioned from active duty into the reserves. The NCO makes a number of common military transition mistakes in his resume. (Read More)

6 days ago

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: I’ve written a lot about the importance of accomplishments on a resume. Accomplishments show what you did, while responsibilities show what you’re supposed to do. Because accomplishments are so important to make a good impression, you should separate them from the list of responsibilities. The resume I read this morning d (Read More)

Nov 11, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: Hot off the presses!!! We just finished the new Palladian Job Search Guide. The new 70 page guide is packed full of resume, cover letter, interviewing and job search advice. (Read More)

Nov 09, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: It continues to amaze me how common it is for job seekers to fail to include any mention of a successful contribution to an employer in their resume. This morning, I was struggling to come with a topic for today’s article. After writing more than 360 articles over the last year and a half, I often need something to get me (Read More)

Nov 06, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: Sales is a field where the emphasis on quantifiable metrics is extremely high within the hiring process. Hiring managers look for sales professionals who have an established track record of beating their goals. Sales goals are easily measured and are one of the most commonly published metrics in an organization. This mak (Read More)

Nov 04, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: Experienced professionals often struggle with deciding how many of their jobs to list and how much detail to provide for each. This can be a tough decision. On a two page resume, you won’t have enough room to write in detail about everything. (Read More)

Nov 02, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: Checking your resume for typos, spelling errors and grammar mistakes is essential. It is likely you proofread it numerous times and had friends check it for mistakes. This effort will hopefully eliminate all errors. Writing cover letters and filling in text boxes for online job applications is a different story. You can (Read More)

Oct 30, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: Everyone knows you should proofread and spell check your resume. Unfortunately, a single resume document isn’t sufficient for a job search today. Many companies require job seekers to apply through lengthy online forms. Each field collects different information, and you will need to write answers to questions not covered (Read More)

Oct 28, 2009

Submitted by Gcapone from blog: In every recession, some companies and industries decline, never to come back. As painful as this process is, it is a natural component of our economy. Periodically, we clean house and get rid of companies who are not competitive. For the employees of these companies, the process is painful, frustrating and depressing. (Read More)

Gary Capone