Heather Eagar

If you've got a nickname, you might wonder whether you can use it in the documents you prepare for a job search, such as your resume While there aren't laws or guidelines when it comes to picking a name for your resume and other documentation, there are some tips that can be very helpful to consider

Most of the time, when you write a resume, you spend most of your time listing out accomplishments There is certainly nothing wrong with this because it helps employers understand just what they can look forward to in you as an employee

It's hard to find a job when you've been laid off, but it's even tougher when you've been laid off two or more times in succession Unfortunately, many job seekers are facing this reality on a daily basis

By the time you reach the executive level, you have undoubtedly racked up a ton of skills and accomplishments However, it’s not uncommon for your massive list to not translate well on the resume, leaving it too short

The social networking world has become a major part of daily life You can meet new people, catch up with old buddies, join groups, and even play games with others

Every executive must always be concerned with making a return on investment, or ROI The business world is highly competitive, and it's critical to make sure that every investment will bring in significant returns

One of the most draining experiences one can endure is the job search A job search isn't usually thought of as a high-energy process, but given enough time, you'll find your body and mind getting fatigued as a search goes on and on

At the beginning of your career, you probably attended a job fair or two, but you may have ignored job fairs since your career became more established Now that you're between jobs, a career fair has presented itself

Most people are pretty nervous when preparing for an interview, whether it’s their first or 51st time However there are some individuals who are beyond nervous when interview time rolls around – they’re flat out fearful

Did you know that numbers can make a huge difference in your ability to create a quality resume It’s true

It may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached the executive level, but it happens more than you think – and it is contemplated even more than that In fact, according to Execunet’s 2009 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, 94 percent of the senior-level executives surveyed would consider switching industries

Did you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during a job interview It’s true

If you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, you’re probably hoping that you can get back in the workforce sooner than later There’s nothing like getting the level of responsibility, and financial rewards, you’re accustomed to

When you’re interviewing for a job at the executive level – especially if you’ve been out of work for a while – you may want to try just about any tactic possible to get the job Because you’re used to being aggressive to get your way, you may want to try to persuade the interviewer to give you the job

Writing a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story