A lot of things can cause eye strain at the computer, but dryness is a big factor. Maintain a good humidity level to…
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Your profile picture is how the online world perceive you, so make it a good one. The folks at Photo Feeler surveyed…
We've talked about how LinkedIn can help on your job search before. Even if you have a great profile, your picture…
You know, that's a good tip too. Adding certifications to your headline makes it easier for hirers to find you (especially since only your name, that headline, and your area show up in basic search).
TheLadders conducted a study tracking the eye movements of recruiters when looking at resumes (online and off) and…
Google Now thinks I work at the Starbucks I stop at every morning on the way to my actual work.
After an 8 year marriage, and a lot of dating, I'm tired of giving a shit about a body. I want a big sexy brain inside the cranium of a woman who knows how to use it.
That's what this setting changes. Uncheck the top box ("Include me in endorsement suggestions...") and your connections won't be told to endorse you for underwater basket weaving.
If you use LinkedIn, you've probably acquired a few endorsements from your network for skills you might not actually…
When it comes to looking good in photographs, you need stuff that you can remember quickly when facing a camera.…
Some apples might be better than others when it comes to keeping the doctor away. Canadian researchers analyzed the…
Phytonutrients, or plant nutrients, are thought to help decrease the risk of diseases like cancer and heart disease.…
When thinking about the bullet points for each position you've held, think about quantifiable measures of how you excelled at that position. Too many people list what is expected of anyone in that position. For example "Fielded emergency calls on the 24-hour hotline." Sure, but were you any good at it? For all we…
I have nothing to base this opinion on, but I feel like the English degree would be good on there. There's a stereotype that programmers can't convey their thoughts in common, easy to understand speech. Maybe having the degree on there would make you more desirable. I'm curious to see what Donna says here.
Say hi to Donna Svei, a resume writer, executive recruiter, and career blogger at AvidCareerist. Recruiting since…
Standard resume templates usually include a place for your address at the top. AvidCareerist's Donna Svei points…
You could spend a lot of time trying to prepare for every possible job interview question (and there are a ton), but…
Dear Lifehacker,
I've heard it's bad to have several short-lived jobs, but what about staying at the same company for…
Dear Lifehacker,
On every job application, companies ask me for my LinkedIn profile. The problem is, I'm not really…
You're in the process of interviewing at a company and it seems like you've got a good shot at the position.…