Imagine that someone asks you to choose an assistant for yourself and dumps 150 applications in front of you and says, "Find one from among all these applications." The job of an HR department or hiring manager is just this daunting. How would you even begin to distinguish good candidates from bad? This is precisely the dilemma faced by hiring managers and applicants every day. Read on to learn how to avoid three typical mistakes in your resume...

You are a new college graduate and the world, as they say, is your oyster. Out in the job market, landing your first job is going to be both exciting and challenging. Where do you begin? Read on...

LinkedIn is the world's largest online social network for professionals and has quickly become an indispensable tool for professional networking, job hunting and getting your CV out there. We will give you seven great ideas to improve your profile.

No matter where you are in your career, a first-time job seeker or a seasoned professional, you undoubtedly have your own personal network to draw upon. Some estimates state that more than half of jobs are filled via networking (who you know and who you connect with) rather than formal job postings. Read more about how to use networking to your advantage.

Your cover letter is your first step toward getting a new job. Your resume will tell the story of your past experiences but will not provide the same personal touch that your cover letter can. You will undoubtedly spend a lot of time crafting a cover letter that reflects who you are professionally and personally – and describing exactly why you want the job to which you are applying. Read more about why proofreading your cover letter is so important…