Author: Kim Thompson

A manager once told me all the resumes on his desk sounded the same. Each one was basically a list of job duties rather than a document that shared information about the person who wrote Read more…

I have been looking for a job for almost 11 months. It’s hard to explain this during an interview. I can’t prove it, but I think I’m being judged on the length of my job Read more…

Your attitude towards your job search can do more harm than you think. In fact, a self-defeating attitude can limit your ability to market your value and keep you from being a viable candidate. The Read more…

There are several types of interviews you should be aware of, including informal and formal. Informal interviews commonly happen when you’re networking or talking with someone away from an office setting, for example, where you Read more…

If you have ever found yourself struggling with a decision and questioning what direction to take, you could need a mentor. Behind almost every successful person, chances are there’s a mentor. In fact, finding a Read more…

Planning for a job search takes a great deal of time and effort, however the least amount of preparation often goes into one of the most important factors associated with employment: compensation issues. Salary discussions Read more…