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About <![CDATA[Job Searching]]> http://jobsearch.about.com/ Saying Thank You After a Job Interview http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/saying-thank-you-after-a-job-interview.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/y/F/thankyoubl.jpg" alt="Thank You Note" hspace="5" align="left" /> It only takes a few minutes to send a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/thankyounote.htm">thank you note</a>, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/thankyouletters.htm">letter</a> or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/thankyouemail.htm">email</a> after a job interview - and it's a step in the hiring process that you don't want to skip.</p> <p>Sending a thank you letter is a good way to reiterate your interest in the job and to remind the interviewer why you are the best candidate. </p> <p>Surveys report that hiring managers think more highly of the candidates who appreciate the chance to interview, so it's worth your while to say thank you for the opportunity.</p> <p>If you're not sure what to include in your thank you letter or thank you email, review <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/samplethankyou.htm">sample thank you letters</a> get suggestions for writing and formatting job interview thank you notes.   And, if you have a thank you letter you're proud of and you'd like to share it with our site visitors, here's how to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/library/blsampleres.htm">submit your letter</a> for consideration.</p> <p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/tp/thankyountips.htm">Top 10 Thank You Letter Tips</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/thankyouemail.htm">Email Thank You Letters</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/thankyouletters/a/samplethankyou.htm">Thank You Letter Samples</a></p> <p><sub>Photo Copyright Carlos Arranz</sub></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/saying-thank-you-after-a-job-interview.htm">Saying Thank You After a Job Interview</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 19:00:51.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/saying-thank-you-after-a-job-interview.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/saying-thank-you-after-a-job-interview.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/saying-thank-you-after-a-job-interview.htm&zItl=Saying Thank You After a Job Interview">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/saying-thank-you-after-a-job-interview.htm 2012-02-15T19:00:51Z Work At Home Employment http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/work-at-home-employment.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jobsearch/1/9/2/M/us-telecommute-example.jpg" alt="" align="left" /></p> <p>Finding <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/workfromhome/tp/work-at-home.htm">work at home employment</a> isn't easy. Despite all the online advertising you see, there aren't that many legimate work at home jobs.  In fact, there are more scams than real work from home opportunities.</p> <p>Here's how to find work at home employment, research <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/workfromhome/tp/work-at-home.htm">work at home opportunities</a> to make sure they are legitimate and avoid scams.</p> <p>Before you start a job search for work at home employment opportunities, take a look at how you can tell the difference between online job scams and legitimate job openings.  Here's how to avoid <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/workathomehelp/a/homescam.htm">work at home scams</a>.<br /> <br class="spacer_" /><strong>Related</strong>: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/workathometips/tp/scamwarning.htm">Scam Warning Signs</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/workfromhome/a/workathomejobs.htm">Work at Home Jobs</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchscams/a/craigslist-job-scams.htm">Craigslist Job Scams</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchscams/a/email-job-scams.htm">Email Job Scams</a></p> <p><sub>Image Copyright SimplyHired.com</sub></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/work-at-home-employment.htm">Work At Home Employment</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 14:00:09.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/work-at-home-employment.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/work-at-home-employment.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/work-at-home-employment.htm&zItl=Work At Home Employment">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/work-at-home-employment.htm 2012-02-15T14:00:09Z Unemployment Cutbacks http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-cutbacks.htm <p>It's a tough time to be unemployed.  Unemployment is high, competition is fierce for every available job, and job searching is difficult, regardless of how qualified you are.  To add insult to injury, there may be cutbacks in both federal extended unemployment benefits.</p> <p>There are news reports that Congress has reached a tenative agreement to continue extended benefits for the remainder of 2012, however the maximum number of weeks may be reduced from 99 weeks to 63 weeks.</p> <p>If you're unemployed, it's important to check your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">state unemployment website</a> so you know what to expect regarding your unemployment compensation.  You don't want an unpleasant surprise and find out at the last minute that you have no more weeks left on your claim.</p> <p>Here's more on both the federal and state unemployment cutbacks: </p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/08/03/cuts-in-unemployment-benefits-2011.htm">Cuts in State Unemployment Benefits </a></strong><br /> Six states have cut the maximum number of weeks that jobless workers can receive unemployment compensation to below 26 weeks, which has been the standard for all states for over 50 years. Some states have cut weekly unemployment benefit amounts or increased eligibility requirements.</p> <p><a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/08/03/extended-unemployment.htm"><strong>Extended Unemployment Benefits </strong></a><br /> Federal extended unemployment benefits will expire at the end of the month unless new legislation is passed to continue extended benefits coverage.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">Unemployed? Check the Status of Your Benefits </a></strong><br /> If you're not sure what about where you stand with unemployment, check your state unemployment office website for details of how these changes may impact your unemployment compensation.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemploymentstories/">Share Your Unemployment Story</a></strong> <br /> Unemployed? Share your personal unemployment story and tell us about the job you lost, what it has been like being unemployed, and what you might have learned while you're out of work. Read, as well, about others who are unemployed and what life has been like for them. Your story will help others deal with being out of work, and all the issues that go along with being unemployed.</p> <p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/unemployment/a/unemployment.htm">Unemployment Benefits</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unempextension.htm">Unemployment Extension</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/fileunemploy.htm">How to File for Unemployment</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentrunsout.htm">What To Do When Unemployment Runs Out</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-cutbacks.htm">Unemployment Cutbacks</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 12:45:47.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-cutbacks.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-cutbacks.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-cutbacks.htm&zItl=Unemployment Cutbacks">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-cutbacks.htm 2012-02-15T12:45:47Z Mock Interviews http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/mock-interviews.htm <p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/p/R/mockinterview.jpg" alt="Mock Interviews" width="200" height="162" />A <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobinterviewtypes/a/mock-interview.htm">mock interview</a> is a type of practice interview that is conducted just like an actual <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchglossary/g/interview.htm">job interview</a>.</p> <p>If you have the opportunity to do a mock interview it will provide you with an opportunity to practice interviewing, as well as to receive constructive feedback on your interview technique.</p> <p>A mock interview helps you learn how to answer difficult interview questions, develops your interview skills, improve your communication skills, reduce anxiety and build confidence before a real job interview.</p> <p>Here's more on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobinterviewtypes/a/mock-interview.htm">mock interviews</a>, how to schedule and prepare for a mock interview, and how they can help with the interview process.  Also review <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/mock-interview-questions.htm">mock interview questions</a> and sample answers.</p> <p><strong>Read More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/a/interviewtypes.htm">Types of Interviews </a>| <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm">Job Interview Tips</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm">Interview Questions</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Getty Images PM Images</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/mock-interviews.htm">Mock Interviews</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 11:00:51.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/mock-interviews.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/mock-interviews.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/mock-interviews.htm&zItl=Mock Interviews">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/mock-interviews.htm 2012-02-15T11:00:51Z How to Find a Summer Camp Job http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/how-to-find-a-summer-camp-job-2.htm <p><img style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/g/R/summercampjobbl.jpg" alt="Summer Camp" width="168" height="170" />Do you enjoy working with kids, like to be outdoors and are wondering what type of job you can find for this summer?</p> <p>Well maybe a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/summercampjobs/Summer_Camp_Jobs.htm">summer camp job</a> is worth considering.  Summer camps hire thousands of teens and older students each summer for a variety of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/summercampjobs/a/types-of-summer-jobs.htm">types of summer jobs</a> including counselors, staff-in-training, activity specialists, kitchen staff, office workers and groundskeepers. </p> <p>Here's more information on working at a camp and advice on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/summercampjobs/a/how-to-find-a-summer-camp-job.htm">how to find a summer camp job</a> from Guest Author Mike Profita.</p> <p><strong>Related: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/01/11/how-to-find-a-summer-job.htm">How to Find a Summer Job</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/summerjobs/a/summerjobs.htm">Summer Job Search Guide</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Getty Images Digital Vision</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/how-to-find-a-summer-camp-job-2.htm">How to Find a Summer Camp Job</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 09:00:42.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/how-to-find-a-summer-camp-job-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/how-to-find-a-summer-camp-job-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a 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in the maximum number of weeks provided under extended benefits.  63 weeks (the current maximum is 99 weeks) is the number currently being mentioned in news resports, with the possibility of additional benefits in high unemployment states.</p> <p><strong>Important: </strong>Check your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">State Unemployment Office</a> website for details on who qualifies for extended benefits and when and how benefits will be paid.  Check the "Extended Benefits" section for information.</p> <p><strong>Avoid Scams:  </strong>The only way you can file for extended benefits is through your state unemployment office.  You cannot apply for benefits on third party websites, even if they say they will file for you.  Here's how to avoid <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemployment-scams.htm">unemployment scams</a>. </p> <p><strong>Unemployment Benefits for 2012</strong><br /> Here's more information on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/12/17/unemployment-extension-2012.htm">unemployment benefits</a> that are currently in place for 2012.</p> <p><strong>Share Your Story</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemploymentstories/form.htm">Share Your Unemployment Story</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Video:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://video.about.com/jobsearch/Extended-Unemployment-Benefits.htm">Extended Unemployment Benefits</a></p> <p><strong>Read More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/unemployment/a/unemployment.htm">Unemployment Benefits</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/12/14/unemployment-extension-2012.htm">Unemployment Extension 2012</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/fileunemploy.htm">How to File for Unemployment</a> |  <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemployment-scams.htm">Avoid Unemployment Scams</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unempextension.htm">Extended Unemployment Benefits</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2.htm">Unemployment Extension </a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 03:00:22.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a 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weeks is the number which is currently being mentioned, with possibly more benefits in high unemployment states.</p> <p>Here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://unemployedworkers.org/sites/unemployedworkers/index.php/site/">how to ask your Members of Congress</a> to fully extend unemployment benefits for the remainder of 2012.</p> <p>If extended benefits are not renewed both Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC)  and Extended Benefits (EB)  will expire and unemployed workers will no longer be able to move to the next tier of benefits. </p> <p><strong>Important: </strong>Check your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">State Unemployment Office</a> website for details on who qualifies for extended benefits and when and how benefits will be paid.  Check the "Extended Benefits" section for information.</p> <p><strong>Avoid Unemployment Scams<br />  </strong>The only way you can file for extended benefits is through your state unemployment office.  You cannot apply for benefits on third party websites, even if they say they will file for you.  Here's how to avoid <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemployment-scams.htm">unemployment scams</a>. </p> <p><strong>More Information<br /> </strong>If you have run out of unemployment or are about to lose your unemployment benefits, here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentrunsout.htm">what to do when unemployment runs out</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>If you're out of work, please add your story to our collection:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemploymentstories/form.htm">Share Your Unemployment Story</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/">Read Unemployed Worker Stories</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Video: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://video.about.com/jobsearch/Extended-Unemployment-Benefits.htm">Extended Unemployment Benefits</a></p> <p><strong>Read More:  </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/unemployment/a/unemployment.htm">Unemployment Benefits</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unempextension.htm">Unemployment Extension</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unempextension.htm">Extended Unemployment Benefits</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2012.htm">Unemployment Extension 2012</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 02:00:14.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2012.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2012.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2012.htm&zItl=Unemployment Extension 2012">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/15/unemployment-extension-2012.htm 2012-02-15T02:00:14Z How to Handle an Office Relationship http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/office-relationships.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/jobsearch/1/9/W/O/officeromance.jpg" alt="null" hspace="5" align="left" /></p> <p>When business and pleasure get intertwined, it can cause trouble on the job.   You don't want to have to start a job search because you lost your job because of a romantic relationship at work.   Despite the fact that you might be madly in love, you don't want to have <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/salary/a/fired.htm">getting fired</a> or being <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resignation/a/forced-to-resign.htm">forced to resign</a> as part of your employment history.</p> <p>First of all, be really careful about your relationship and keep the boundaries of your relationship strictly professional at the office. </p> <p>Secondly, if you do decide that one - or both - of you need to move on, do it on your terms.  Start a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/startajobsearch.htm">job search</a> before you have to and don't give your love life as a reason for leaving when you interview.</p> <p>Here are more tips on handling an office relationship - without it costing you your job -  from Peter Handal, the president, CEO and chairman of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.dalecarnegie.com/">Dale Carnegie Training</a>:</p> <p><strong>Check the company's policies</strong>.   Before launching into an office romance, be clear on the company's policies regarding office relationships.   Many companies large and small have hard and fast rules against relationships developing amongst co-workers.  If it is against the rules, you have to ask yourself: "Is it worth it?" And, if it is, be discreet and prepare for any consequences.</p> <p><strong>Maintain decorum and professionalism</strong>.  It's a good practice to keep your social and business lives separate and that means not letting a romantic relationship affect the quality and efficiency of your work. When it's an office romance, the stakes are even higher.  If there's evidence that an office romance is affecting work, one or both of you may be asked to end your romance or, worse yet, find another job.</p> <p><strong>Avoid dating someone in a higher or lower position</strong>. Office politics and hierarchy should be top-of-mind, particularly when it comes to office romances.  Choosing an entanglement with a co-worker - especially one at a different seniority level - could dramatically affect your salary or movement within your company.  Avoid unwanted scrutiny and drama by avoiding dating those with whom you regularly work. </p> <p><strong>Save the romance for out of the office</strong>.  Absolutely no public displays of affection at work. Maintain proper distance and save the romantic acts for locations that are not often visited by co-workers.</p> <p><strong>Address issues after-hours</strong>.  Never, have or bring fights or arguments to work.  Any personal disagreements should be dealt with outside the office.</p> <p><strong>Plan for the worst</strong>.  Agree in the beginning of the relationship how you will handle a potential break up. Avoid, at all costs, a messy break up. It isn't just you and your partner that are involved, it's your entire office and the future of the company's dating policy.</p> <p><strong>Consider leaving</strong>.  If the relationship does get serious, one member should consider a new position outside the company.</p> <p><strong>Related:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resignation/a/forced-to-resign.htm">Forced to Resign or Fired?</a>  | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/findajob/tp/jobsearchtips.htm">Best Job Search Tips</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careerdevelopment/a/office-romance.htm">How to Handle an Office Romance</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Getty Images Henrik Weis</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/office-relationships.htm">How to Handle an Office Relationship</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 13:30:54.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/office-relationships.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/office-relationships.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/office-relationships.htm&zItl=How to Handle an Office Relationship">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/office-relationships.htm 2012-02-14T13:30:54Z Career Aptitude Tests for Job Seekers http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/career-aptitude-tests.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/jobsearch/1/9/v/N/drugtesting.jpg" alt="null" hspace="5" align="left" /></p> <p>Are you just starting out your career or do you want to make a change, but aren't sure what type of job took for?</p> <p>A <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careertests/tp/career-aptitude-tests.htm">career aptitude test</a> can give you an indication of which jobs match your personality and which careers you may have an aptitude for. There are a variety of online career aptitude tests and assessments that can help you determine what type of job matches your career interests and aptitudes.</p> <p>In addition, there are employment tests and talent assessments companies use to determine if you are a good fit for the jobs you are applying for.</p> <p>Here's more about <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careertests/tp/career-aptitude-tests.htm">career aptitude tests</a> for job seekers, along with information on the tests you may have to take when you apply for a job.</p> <p><strong>Related:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careertests/a/careertests.htm">Career Tests</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careertests/a/free-career-tests.htm">Free Career Tests</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Dr. Heinz Linke</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/career-aptitude-tests.htm">Career Aptitude Tests for Job Seekers</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 10:00:04.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/career-aptitude-tests.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/career-aptitude-tests.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/career-aptitude-tests.htm&zItl=Career Aptitude Tests for Job Seekers">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/14/career-aptitude-tests.htm 2012-02-14T10:00:04Z Thinking About Changing Jobs? http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/thinking-about-changing-jobs.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jobsearch/1/9/6/O/linkeninprofilead.gif" alt="null" hspace="5" align="left" />If you're thinking about changing jobs, you can use professional networking site <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://linkedin.com">LinkedIn</a> to help transition (carefully) to a new job.  How can you get noticed by prospective employers?</p> <p>First of all, you will need to make sure that your LinkedIn profile is complete and detailed. You should consider your LinkedIn profile your online resume.</p> <p>Your profile should have all the same information that is on your resume including experience, education and skills. Every area of expertise you add to the Skills & Expertise section of your profile makes you easier to find by companies that are hiring.</p> <p>That's just for starters.  There's even more you can do to make yourself a compelling candidate for employment. Krista Canfield, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://linkedin.com">LinkedIn</a> suggests building a profile that attracts hiring managers. For example:</p> <ul> <li>Fill out your full work experience</li> <li>Ban the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/12/14/top-10-words-not-to-include-in-your-linkedin-profile.htm">buzzwords</a></li> <li>Add a photo</li> <li>Get connected to a minimum of 50 trusted contacts</li> <li>Be active on LinkedIn--it's used as a recruiting tool by 75 of the Fortune 100 companies</li> <li>Sign up to job opportunities delivered to your in box</li> </ul> <p>If you're careful, you will be able to quietly job search without drawing your current employer's attention to the fact that you're job hunting. Here's more on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchhelp/a/confidentsearch.htm">confidential job searching</a>.</p> <p>As far as your LinkedIn profile, if you're new to LinkedIn or want to spiff up your profile and need some tips, here's a step-by-step guide on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/ss/linkedin-profile-tips.htm">what to include in your LinkedIn profile.</a></p> <p><strong>More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/ss/linkedin-profile-tips.htm">Get Started on LinkedIn</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm">Your LinkedIn Profile</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/thinking-about-changing-jobs.htm">Thinking About Changing Jobs?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 17:24:31.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/thinking-about-changing-jobs.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/thinking-about-changing-jobs.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/thinking-about-changing-jobs.htm&zItl=Thinking About Changing Jobs?">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/thinking-about-changing-jobs.htm 2012-02-13T17:24:31Z Spark Hire: All-In-One Job Search and Hiring http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/spark-hire-all-in-one-job-search-and-hiring.htm <p><img style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/jobsearch/1/0/m/R/sparkhire2.gif" alt="Spark Hire" width="200" height="166" />There are employment websites that offer many of the components of the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewsnetworking/tp/hiring-process.htm">hiring process</a> - from job applications to video interviews.   Now, new site <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=https://www.sparkhire.com/">SparkHire.com</a> is offering an all-in-one hiring solution which includes all the steps in the recruiting process from posting jobs for companies and posting a profile for candidates to online live interviews.</p> <p>Spark Hire features include:</p> <ul> <li>Profiles: Online Profiles for job seekers which highlight skills, education, experience, etc. </li> <li>Profile Video: A 60 second profile video.</li> <li>Job Posting and Profiles: job posting and profiles for companies.</li> <li>Search and Apply for Jobs: Search and apply for multiple jobs in just a few clicks. </li> <li>Candidate Selection: Companies can view and select candidates to interview.</li> <li>Spotlight Interviews: Recorded screening interviews.</li> <li>Live Online Interviews: Job Interviews can be conducted live online via webcams. </li> </ul> <p><strong>How Spark Hire Works</strong></p> <p>Spark Hire is available for job seekers, consultants and companies. The site incorporates high quality video features for creating online candidate and company profiles and for recorded and live interviewing.</p> <p>Companies can post jobs, watch applicant Profile Videos and conduct live Online Interviews with leading candidates. Job seekers and consultants can search for, view and apply for jobs. Candidates will receive real-time notifications of jobs that match their automated search criteria. Companies can view the Profiles and Video of candidates, then select those applicants they would like to interview.</p> <p>Interviewing options for companies include Spotlight Interviews which consist of ending candidates a few questions.  Candidates respond to questions by recording answers via webcam. Hiring manager can review a candidate's responses their convenience and even share it with colleagues.</p> <p>More in-depth Live Interviews involves split screen online interviews with candidates.</p> <p>Spark Hire is currently free for job seekers, consultants and companies.</p> <p><strong>More Information:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.sparkhire.com/">SparkHire.com</a></p> <p><strong>Read More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/videoresumes/a/videoresume.htm">Video Resumes</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/videointerviews/Video_Interviews.htm">Video Interviews</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Spark Hire</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/spark-hire-all-in-one-job-search-and-hiring.htm">Spark Hire: All-In-One Job Search and Hiring </a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 14:17:22.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/spark-hire-all-in-one-job-search-and-hiring.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/spark-hire-all-in-one-job-search-and-hiring.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/spark-hire-all-in-one-job-search-and-hiring.htm&zItl=Spark Hire: All-In-One Job Search and Hiring ">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/spark-hire-all-in-one-job-search-and-hiring.htm 2012-02-13T14:17:22Z Top Jobs for Romance http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/top-jobs-for-romance.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/jobsearch/1/9/W/O/officeromance.jpg" alt="null" hspace="5" align="right" /></p> <p>Are you looking for romance? One place you may be able to find it is at work.  There are some jobs where you will be more likely to find love than others.</p> <p>The top jobs for romance include jobs where there is a lot of interaction with others, which makes sense.  The more people you meet, the more opportunities you have to find a potential partner.   Here's more on the top jobs for people for looking for romance from <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://www.careercast.com">CareerCast.com</a>:</p> <p><strong>Top Jobs for Romance</strong></p> <p><strong>Hotel Guest Service Agent:</strong> While working in a hotel, you'll be exposed to many single professionals who may be there for business. It's your job to make their stay a good one, and they'll certainly take notice of you.</p> <p><strong>Bartender: </strong>Bartending will put your listening skills to the test and surround you with plenty of single people trying to get your attention.</p> <p><strong>Flight Attendant: </strong>As a flight attendant, your potential mate could be traveling for a business trip or a quick getaway. You will get the chance to have at least a couple of hours to make an impression as you work the aisles.  </p> <p><strong>Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer:</strong> Being sociable here is actually a job requirement, and this imperative takes away the need for an icebreaker. </p> <p><strong>Retail Sales Specialist:</strong> You will never be short of opportunities to flash that winning smile as you say, "Can I help you?" or "Did you find everything you needed?" Nothing takes the edge off of an introduction than being required to talk to people who walk into the store.</p> <p><strong>Pharmaceutical Representative:</strong> Where else can you have the opportunity to talk with lots of medical professionals and speak their language?  Though some days it can be tough to find time to fit into a doctor's schedule, you can bring lunch to doctors' offices, and talk to the staff over tacos.</p> <p><strong>Dance Instructor:</strong> Reality shows have made dance classes all the rage, and teaching one will allow you to dust-off your inner tango skills. It's also a great place to check out each other's moves and to innocently gaze into each other's eyes.</p> <p>Do keep in mind that it's important to be careful when seeking romance on the job. Be aware of company policy regarding dating other employees or customers.   You don't want to have to start looking for a new job because you lost your job because of a romantic relationship at work.  Here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careerdevelopment/a/office-romance.htm">how to handle an office romance</a>.</p> <p><strong>Read More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/joblistings/qt/joblisting.htm">Job Listings</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchengines/a/jobsearchengine.htm">Top Job Search Engines</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Getty Images Henrik Weis</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/top-jobs-for-romance.htm">Top Jobs for Romance</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 09:00:36.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/top-jobs-for-romance.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/top-jobs-for-romance.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/top-jobs-for-romance.htm&zItl=Top Jobs for Romance">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/top-jobs-for-romance.htm 2012-02-13T09:00:36Z Unemployment Extension News http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/unemployment-extension-news.htm <p><strong>Unemployment Extension Update: 02/13/12: </strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobsearchglossary/g/extendedunemployment.htm">Federal extended unemployment benefits</a> expire at the end of February.  Reports indicate that Congress is close to reaching an agreement that would continue extended benefits through the end of the year. However, there may be some cuts in the maxium weeks of benefits.</p> <p>Here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://unemployedworkers.org/sites/unemployedworkers/index.php/site/">how to ask your Members of Congress</a> to renew full extended benefit coverage, without cutbacks, for the rest of the year.</p> <p><strong>Important: </strong>Your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentoff.htm">State Unemployment Office</a> website will have details on who qualifies for extended benefits and when and how benefits will be paid soon. Check the "Extended Benefits" section for information.</p> <p>If you have run out of unemployment or are about to lose your unemployment benefits, here's <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentrunsout.htm">what to do when unemployment runs out</a>.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Share Your Unemployment Story</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/form.htm">Share Your Unemployment Story</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/u/sty/unemployment/unemployedstory/">Read Unemployed Worker Stories</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Video: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://video.about.com/jobsearch/Extended-Unemployment-Benefits.htm">Extended Unemployment Benefits</a></p> <p><strong>Read </strong><strong>More: </strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unempextension.htm">Unemployment Extension</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/tp/unemployment-compensation.htm">Unemployment Compensation</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemploymentrunsout.htm">What To Do When Unemployment Runs Out</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/unemployment/a/unemployment-scams.htm">Avoid Unemployment Scams</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2011/12/14/unemployment-extension-2012.htm">Unemployment Extension 2012</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/unemployment-extension-news.htm">Unemployment Extension News</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Monday, February 13th, 2012 at 01:00:33.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/unemployment-extension-news.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/unemployment-extension-news.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/unemployment-extension-news.htm&zItl=Unemployment Extension News">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/13/unemployment-extension-news.htm 2012-02-13T01:00:33Z Would You Lie On Your Resume? http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/would-you-lie-on-your-resume-2.htm <table border="0" align="right"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <script src="http://guidepolls.about.com/jobsearch/0143484537/poll.js?linkback=<!--#echo var=">// < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ "> // ]]></script> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Last time I wrote about lying on your resume, I got a variety of responses, both for and against lying to get a job:</p> <ul> <li>People who get ahead are the ones who take some educated risks. </li> <li>Let's be real, if a CEO can get away with being hired and working for years with lying on resume so should any of us. </li> <li>Lying on a resume is just plain dumb. The trend seems to be to check an applicant's references out more and more, unless you are a burger flipper. </li> <li>Lying on resumes, regardless of your status, just does not cut it! </li> </ul> <p>I don't think anyone should lie on their resume - even <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumewriting/a/resumelies.htm">white lies</a> that "only" stretch the truth. There is a good possibility that it will come back to haunt you. Is it worth taking the chance of not getting a job or getting fired later on?</p> <p>Here's an example. I received an email from someone who had just received a job offer from a company where he had always wanted to work. It was the job of his dreams.</p> <p>He didn't think about reference checking though and had fudged the dates of his last couple of jobs to cover a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumes/a/resumegap.htm">resume gap</a>. He was in absolutely panic and trying to come up with a story to cover the "mistake" on his resume. He decided to be honest with the hiring manager, and was lucky that he kept his job offer, but that's not always how it works out.</p> <p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumetips/tp/resumetips.htm">Resume Tips</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/sampleresumes/a/sampleresume2.htm">Resume Samples</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/resumetips/qt/emailresume.htm">How to Email a Resume</a></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/would-you-lie-on-your-resume-2.htm">Would You Lie On Your Resume?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 20:00:42.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/would-you-lie-on-your-resume-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/would-you-lie-on-your-resume-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/would-you-lie-on-your-resume-2.htm&zItl=Would You Lie On Your Resume?">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/would-you-lie-on-your-resume-2.htm 2012-02-12T20:00:42Z Add a Photo to Your Profiles http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/add-photo-profiles.htm <p><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/jobsearch/1/3/6/Q/googleplus.gif" alt="null" hspace="5" align="right" />When you're creating profiles on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networkingsites/Career_and_Social_Networking_Sites.htm">social media sites</a> like LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ it's important to add a photo to your profiles.  If I'm making a decision on whether to connect with someone, I always hesitate if there's no photo.</p> <p>Adding a photo will enhance your professional image and will let those networking connections who you don't get to meet in person connect a face to a name.</p> <p>When you're using sites for professional and career networking, nobody wants to see a blank avatar where your photo should be. And your picture should be a photo, not a cartoon, a random graphic you happen to like, or a cute image of your kids or dogs or anything else. Your photo should be a headshot and should be appropriate for professional connections to view.</p> <p>It's also a good idea to be consistent across all your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/professionalbranding/a/profiles.htm">online profiles</a>, if you use the same themes and photos you will be able to create a strong personal - and professional - brand.</p> <p>Here's more on how to add a photo to your <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/networking/a/linkedinprofile.htm">LinkedIn profile</a> and some <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/professionalbranding/ig/Sample-Online-Profiles/">examples of online profiles</a>.</p> <p><strong>Read More:</strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/professionalbranding/a/profiles.htm">How to Create Online Profiles</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/od/careeradviceresources/a/profbrand.htm">How to Create a Professional Brand</a></p> <p><em><sub>Image Copyright Google+</sub></em></p><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/add-photo-profiles.htm">Add a Photo to Your Profiles</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/">About.com Job Searching</a> on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at 11:10:37.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/add-photo-profiles.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/add-photo-profiles.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://jobsearch.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/add-photo-profiles.htm&zItl=Add a Photo to Your Profiles">Email this</a></p> http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2012/02/12/add-photo-profiles.htm 2012-02-12T11:10:37Z