Don't Companies Send Rejection Letters Anymore?

Aug. 20, 2009
On Tuesday, NPR's All Things Considered aired a commentary from author Firoozeh Dumas about the lost art of job rejection letters.‚  It was coincidentally the same day I sent out almost 1150 rejection emails.‚  I had to let candidates know they were no longer in the running for an A

Laid-off, now what? Illinois can help

Aug. 11, 2009
Recently laid-off Chicagoans, this is for you: Julie Sullivan at the Chicago Work-Life Balance Examiner writes about what to do as soon as lose your job. The article is hyper local so you can find all the resources right here in Chicago.

In Seerch Of: Why Spelling Matters

Jul. 21, 2009
I can tell you from experience it happens. I had everything together: cover letter, resume and references -- check. I went over them countless times and asked family and friends to double check. It all seemed in order, so I hit send.

Q&A: Unemployed and navigating a new job market

Apr. 10, 2009
If you recently lost your job and are in search of a new one, you might be inclined to turn to head hunters or staffing agencies for help. But before spending money to make money, you would be wise to check out a local resource here in Chicago: the YWCA.

Job training and resume building workshop Tuesday!

Apr. 9, 2009
New Life Community Church in Lakeview is hosting a free job skills workshop run by Nexus Employment on April 14 from 9am to 11am. Nexus will offer information on job search websites, interview tips and resume advice.

Q&A: Farewell, faux pas! Be your best employable self.

Apr. 3, 2009
We all have preconceived notions about how a resume should look and what information a cover letter should convey. But, seeing as most of us are not hiring managers or HR reps, we might be off the mark. Taz Wilson, on the other hand, is right on the mark.

Tips for Job Fairs

Mar. 17, 2009
Monster is having a job fair this Thursday at McCormick Place.‚  UIC is also holding a Spring Diversity Job Fair that day. A few tips for making the job fair format work for you-- Resume Tips for Job Fair Success‚  from Monster includes this bit of good advice:

Q&A: Be true to your school: The career office is there for a reason

Mar. 13, 2009
If you're preparing to graduate from college this spring, I imagine you've developed a new obsession: Employment.

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