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To the casual observer, the modern job search appears more convenient than ever. Three clicks of a mouse. A flurry of typing. And a potential applicant is whisked away into the magical world of online job postings. And it appears to be the land of plenty. There are bushels of job postings. They submit...

When I Read Your Resume, This is What I See By Waffles Pi Natusch, VP of Client Services & Concierge at The Barrett Group As VP of Client Services & Concierge of The Barrett Group, my business day starts each morning with the onerous task of reviewing each and every resume submitted to our...

In December 2017 Congress passed legislation known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Much has been reported in the media about the impact of this event on people up and down the income scale. Notably, there were specific changes included in the new tax law on the treatment of executive compensation. With...

So we continue to have over 14 million ready-to-work Americans walking the streets. A number equal to the entire populations of Guatemala or Mali. With the prospect of economic doldrums continuing until further notice, maybe they should just get together and start their own country. Actually, it’s...

C-level executives in the New World Order of Business are really long-range temps. They are always in transition. Return on Investment is trumping company loyalty. Large corporations are evaporated, absorbed or taken over on any given day. You need to travel light and hedge your bets along with your...

Does your job search seem to be a series of complex activities and programs? A list of ever-changing to-dos and to-don’ts? Does it appear to have a life of its own? Does it feel like it is out of your sphere of influence? You might perceive that you live in a world of reaction. Where each day blindsides...

Let’s take a look at what it takes to achieve business success in general, and how you can apply these attributes to both your overall career and your current search. You need a map for success. But what do you need for your map for success? We can start by defining, or clarifying, some character...

Professional resume writers will all tell you that perfecting your resume presentation is absolutely crucial to your success. Your mission needs to be clear. Dedicated interview coaches help with your presentation. You need to be aware that anything you say can be the one statement that secures (or...