Job Search Errors

Ten Deadly Mistakes Job Searchers Make is an article whose theme is reveaaled in the title. Some of the mistakes are obvious ones of no surprise. Others are worth closer scrutiny. For example, customized cover letters, to be included with resumes, are deemed necessary. The purpose of the customized cover letter is to align one's qualifications with specified job requirements. Being specific about prior job accomplishments and explaining employment gaps are mentioned.

Ranking the Best and Worst Jobs

Jobs Rated is a group of articles appearing at the job site Career Cast. Rated are The 10 Best Jobs in America Today and The 10 Worst Jobs in America Today. Job lists also appear at this Wall Street Journal article. Mathematically inclined individuals should be heartened by the rankings.

Resume Tips

What Is the Right Way to Write a Résumé? provides some tips on preparing resumes. Noteworthy is the advice that phrases like "responsibilities (or duties) included" be avoided and an explanation describing how well duties were discharged substituted. In addition job seekers are advised to start a resume with a concise summary of skills, background and attributes relating to one's profession.