How Your E-mail Address Can Torpedo a Job Search

How Your E-mail Address Can Torpedo a Job Search
http://www.careerealism.com/job-search-email-address/

Here are some email addresses I've seen that left me wondering about the person's decision-making abilities. Note - these weren't just the addresses they mailed their resumes from; these were the email addresses they put on their resumes!

• bootyprincess@
• wifeofaspoon@
• glittergirl@
• sexypants@

The CareerRealism site has a lot of great information for job seekers (with a focus on the newly graduated).  I suggest you follow the posts there any time you're job searching.  

Women can't catch a break on what to wear

 Women can't catch a break on what to wear 
Clothes can impact a career and whether or not the candidate gets the job
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39232800/ns/business-careers/

Bottom line - it's harder for women to balance clothes choice with being taking seriously in their career.

Good, real life networking

Social Media and Old School Networking: http://thecynicalgirl.com/old-school-networking-still-works/

A pet peeve of mine is when someone will say, "You can't apply online, you have to get out there and network."  It's not that I disagree - I don't.  What I hate is that this person doesn't give real world direction on what networking MEANS.  

For too many people, "networking" means going to a business association luncheon and talking to people.  The problems - doesn't give you any additional experience, is a horrible experience for anyone that's shy, and really doesn't do more than give you a small possibility of face time with someone that could hire you. 

The examples here - more likely to lead to a job. Period. So, get out there and network.

Tips for Avoiding Conflict in the Workplace

Tips for Avoiding Conflict in the Workplace, from Career Realism

http://www.careerealism.com/tips-avoiding-conflict-workplace/

Feedback after the interview (when you didn't get the job)

A Tale of Post-Interview Feedback Success
http://askamanager.blogspot.com/2010/09/tale-of-post-interview-feedback-success.html

Leaving Effective Voicemails

Leaving Effective Voicemails in Your Job Search

http://www.careerrocketeer.com/2010/09/leaving-effective-voicemails-in-your.html

Poor voicemails can move your resume to the rejection pile - before they've even read it! This article gives you information on how best to use that 30 seconds.

Pros and Cons When it Comes to Being Friends With Your Boss on Facebook

http://www.employmentmetrix.com/blog/2010/08/the-pros-and-cons-when-it-comes-to-being-friends-with-your-boss-on-facebook.html
Not only is the article great, but the comments at the end have some good information as well.