Thought The Jersey Shore was just all tanning, fist pumps and hair gel? Think again! Turns out the kids from Joizy can teach us about more than just Ed Hardy, Italian flag ornamentation and extreme midriffs. Their “techniques” can get your resume noticed, rock an interview and even get you hired! Think we’re kidding? Get in the zone and check ...

The Book. Your Book. Do it better than everyone else and get hired! If you’re looking to get into advertising, there are two things you should to know: 1) Three Martini lunches no longer exist. 2) DON'T neglect your book. Yes, otherwise known as “The Book," it's arguably your most important tool when looking to get that big, bad advertising job. ...

Thinking about getting into advertising, marketing or PR? Smart, very smart. With technology and internet industries booming, media professions can be some of the highest paying out there. And it’s not just about the cash: Successful advertising, marketing and PR pros enjoy industry perks, a high degree of self-determination, and the ability to rise quickly through the ranks. No surprise, then ...

For the unemployed, the holiday season can be especially stressful. Strained finances can make gift-giving something to dread. Potential employers are going AWOL in mid December, putting the brakes on even the most diligent job search. Even so, soon the holidays will be over and it's time to get your search back on track, even though it may take a week ...

As Executive Managing Director of two Northern California chapters of eWomenNetwork, and sponsor for three other chapters within the organization, I meet these two types of people all the time. And I see a distinct difference in the progress of their careers because of their approaches. Whether online or in-person, there are key characteristics that clearly differentiate net-workers from net-beggars. You’re ...

Hundreds of advertising job seekers make avoidable mistakes when approaching top agencies -- although some are more obvious than others. “I once had a candidate show up on the front steps of our building and sing his resume to the tune of 'Oh Susanna' while playing the banjo," says James Hering, executive vice president and director of integrated marketing at TM ...

Build Your Personal Brand As a marketing professional, you know the importance of branding a product or company. By applying this same strategy, you can use your resume to build your own brand to differentiate yourself from the competition (other job seekers), convey your value (how you benefit employers) and generate results (interviews). Follow these tips. Use Your Resume as a ...