By Debra Wheatman While unemployment for white collar workers still hovers at approximately 6%, many job seekers have been able to conduct productive searches that have yielded new and exciting roles. Some are even landing pay increases; but what about you? If you have been searching for a new opportunity for some time and are still coming up empty, it makes sense to review those things that are within your…

By Dave Ellis “How are you supposed to rehearse an interview if you don’t know what is going to be asked? Rehearse an infinite number of questions?” A reader named Theresa asked this great question after reading a recent YouTern blog post about preparing for interview questions. The question struck me as quite complex in its simplicity – one that many people have, but no one thinks to ask… or…

By Vickie Elmer Next time you’re preparing to fire off a resume and your standard cover letter, take 15 minutes to find out who’s on the receiving end of your inquiry. Then find out about his or her career and background before you write your sales letter – or request for a 15-minute informational interview. This way, you will personalize your pitch. In these times of instant information and profiles…

By Nancy Mann Jackson If you’re lucky enough to land an invitation to join Google+, you’ll have a whole new arsenal of job search opportunities at your disposal. Google’s new social network, which is still in beta testing and available only by invitation from people who have already joined, shares some characteristics of other networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, but has plenty of characteristics that are all its own….

By Patrick O’Connor There’s a new phrase cropping up in job postings, interviews, and advertisements for job training programs: “HELP WANTED:  IT Support person. Flexible hours; 21st century job skills a must.” “We’re impressed with your resume.  Tell me, what 21st century skills would you bring as a member of our team?” “Come to our training program, and you will leave with the 21st century skills employers are demanding.” This…