Top Reasons Resumes Are Rejected – You’re Overqualified | EmploymentDigest.net

It’s very discouraging to send countless resumes out into the world, and hear absolutely nothing back. It’s hard not to take it personally. Yet if you talk to hiring managers about why they reject most resumes, the reasons are pretty predictable. One of the most common is that the resume shows the applicant is overqualified. In other words, they’re too good for the job! (It sounds better put that way, doesn’t it?)

At the large school where my sister worked, they were looking for an office secretary. Among the applicants? A woman with a degree in marine biology! She wasn’t offered the job. My sister’s comment: “Wow, she must really have been desperate to apply for that!”

4 Keys to Creating an Interview-Winning Information Technology Resume » Blog | Great Resumes Fast

Despite being some of the brightest problem solvers walking around at many companies, IT employees often have a hard time translating their skills onto a resume.  Information technology employees sometimes assume that they can load up their resumes with technological terms and industry jargon—not realizing that the first one or two people who read that resume probably won’t understand anything it says.

CAREER ADVICE COLUMN: Getting a Job with No Experience | Career Rocketeer - Career Search and Personal Branding Blog

Question: How does one negotiate for a job when inquiring about one without having a career? One feels vulnerable after being out of work for a long time or gaps in employment. –K-

Discussing a job when you don’t have experience. First you need to make sure you are feeling confident about yourself when you discuss jobs with a potential employer.

Job Interview: What to Do Before, During and After Your Interview - Careers Articles

Job interviews can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes it seems like there is so much to remember. Forgetting one important detail could be the deal breaker so it pays to be prepared. I turned to Carole Martin, the Interview Coach, for some tips on what to do before, during, and after the job interview.

Social Media -- Your Ticket to Career Success - Careers Articles

As a recent college graduate, it's difficult to argue that you have more experience and knowledge than someone in their 40s or 50s. However, you may just have a case if you are talking about social media.

Whether it's a small business, a non-profit or a Fortune 500 company, every organization is at a disadvantage without an effective social media strategy. As a Millennial, you should take advantage of being a member of the first generation to have Facebook and Twitter accounts!

Viral Marketing: How Online Reputation Spreads (Part I) | Brand-Yourself.com Blog

As the driving force behind the revival of the Batman franchise and the recent blockbuster Inception, Christopher Nolan has cemented his place as a household name.  One of his most notable trademarks has been the large viral marketing campaigns for both The Dark Knight and Inception which created enormous buzz in the months leading to their respective releases.  Despite its place as a buzzword, many people have difficulty understanding what viral marketing actually is.

A Fresh Look at Job Search | CareerAlley

“The superior man is modest in his speech, but excels in his actions.” – Confucius

You know the old saying – “the only thing that is constant is change” and that is exactly what the Internet is all about. Job search is no different, and the Internet helps fuel this change. It is almost the two year anniversary of CareerAlley and I’ve watched the explosion of new job search sites, the growth of technology in job search and the sharing of ideas that would not have been possible ten years ago. Today’s post is all about a “fresh look at job search”. That does not necessarily mean that each of today’s links are new to the Web (although they may be), but they do provide another view into the world of managing your job search.