I just finished reading a jobs report that claimed that sales jobs are among the most stable positions right now even in a down economy.  Many laid off workers are securing jobs as sales people and this in turn is creating a need for professional sales training.  Companies that offer strong training programs for these newly turned sales professionals will have a distinct edge over their competition. Sales...

As a professional resume writer, I have noticed that one of the biggest mistakes that candidates make is not having a theme.  What I mean by this is that your resume has to tell a story.  This story has to be relevant to the job you are going after. Theme and cohesive flow of your resume is one of the most critical factors for employment candidacy traction, if not the most important.  If your resume lacks...

Even in poor economic times, making a career change is possible with the right preparation and dedication. After all, who wants to be stuck in a job with little chance or advancement or that just doesn’t make you happy at the end of the day? For many, a career change can be a risk well worth taking. Here are some tips to help make the transition a little easier for those hoping to go in a new career direction....

We all know that part of the job search invlolves networking. So how do you master networking and maximize its benefits? If you’re approaching potential contacts in an offhand way, you may be putting them off entirely. Here are five common networking mistakes, read up so you do not make them. Do not be unprepared- You should treat networking the same as a job interview. Practice your pitch as well as your...