Career and Job Hunting Advice for January 9, 2015

Infographics are a big deal in communications these days. A lot of the artwork is really impressive, but let's face it, infographics are basically kindergarten picture books for adults. Even so, I like them - pass the milk and cookies (or maybe it's soy milk and granola bars in modern kindergartens). The first item on this week's list is in fact an infographic with recommendations on avoiding resume mistakes. Don't expect a 'wow' factor in the pictures, though; it looks as though everything came from the MS Office clipart collection.

• Resume Mistakes Job Seekers Must Avoid [Infographic], Undercover Recruiter
• How to Ask for a Raise – and Actually Get It, Hannah Morgan
• The Single Best Way to Answer Every Job Interview Question, Danny Rubin
• My First 90 Days: Interview Is Just Beginning, Elliot S. Weissbluth
• Network Your Way to Great Career in the New Year, Levo League
• Job Skills That No Longer Impress Recruiters, Alida Moore
• New Skills Needed for Professional Success, Scott Steinberg
• Questions to Ask Yourself Before Launching a Job Search, Robin Reshawn

Posted January 16, 2015