In her article for U.S. News and World Report, Alison Green explains, Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers. 

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Frustrated with your job search? Are you sending out tons of resumes, and maybe even getting interviews, but not any offers? Here are eight possible reasons why:

1. Your resume doesn’t indicate anything about your work beyond your job descriptions. In a market flooded with qualified candidates, your resume should show your track record of high achievement. That means that it shouldn’t just list duties and responsibilities; it needs to emphasize your accomplishments in each role.

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In her article for the Simply Hired Blog, Simply Blog, Jennifer King explains What Does Your Internet Persona Say About You? Recruiters Want to Know.  Learn how you can manage your online persona and help your job search.

Important statistics from King’s article:

• 91% of recruiters have visited a candidate’s social networking profile.
• 68% of recruiters have hired someone based on what they found on a candidate’s social networking profile.

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In this inforgraphic from The Undercover Recruiter, learn How your Facebook Picture Can Damage Your Personal Brand.

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In her article for U.S. News and World Report, Lindsay Olson shows readers, 5 Essential Tips When Using a Resume Template.

Tips in Olson’s article include:

• Make your own
• Use resume builders
• Don’t color inside the lines

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In her article for About.com, Pinterest Tips for Job Seekers, Alison Doyle explains to job seekers how this growing social media website can help their job search.

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Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media sites and you can use it to enhance your job search as well as for personal pinning.

Well designed and pinned boards can provide a terrific visual to connections and prospective employers. Once you have set up Pinterest, you can add a link to your page from your LinkedIn and other online profiles, websites and blogs. You can also include a link to Pinterest in your email signature.

Why use Pinterest? If you are in a visual field, you can show examples of your work and Pinterest can become an online version of your resume. For other job seekers, your Pinterest boards will show that you’re current with what’s happening in your industry and career field.

For everyone, using Pinterest shows hiring managers that you are on top of and engaged with what’s happening online.

It doesn’t take much time to set up and maintain Pinterest. You can do it in a few minutes a day and the payback will be worth the time you spend.

Here’s more on how to use Pinterest effectively when you are job searching from Jacques Bouchard, Internet Marketing Manager, Onward Search.

Pinterest Tips for Job Seekers

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By Kat Krull

It’s no secret that many people are extremely nervous come interview time. Not only do you need to know your work history like the back of your hand, but you also need to know everything possible about the company you’re interviewing at, the position, and your interviewer.

This nervousness can translate into saying something you don’t mean, whether it’s offensive, embarrassing or simply sheds a negative light on you as a job candidate. Whatever you do, try to avoid saying any of these things in your next interview:

1. “I don’t know.” The tough question pops up, and you have no idea how to answer it. If you can, try and avoid telling the interviewer you don’t know something. Find a way to answer the question even if it’s a struggle. A great tactic is to ask them to repeat the question or rephrase it as you think of a proper response.

2. “I just need someone to give me a chance, that’s all.” While being unemployed may have bruised your ego, don’t let it show. Instead, focus on selling your skills and experience and let the interviewer know how eager you are to get started should you be hired.

3. “My last boss was a jerk.” When asked about your last job, don’t share anything negative with your interviewer. Although you may have left because you didn’t get along with your manager, you don’t need to disclose that. Plus, it raises a red flag for the employer…and they may end up thinking you’re a difficult employee.

4. “I really need something to help me pay the bills.” Even if the job isn’t exactly what you’ve been looking for, no employer wants to hear that it isn’t your dream position. This indicates that you may leave for a better job in the coming months — and no interviewer wants to start the hiring process over again.

5. “I need my boss to be my best friend.” In a real story posted on MyCrappyResume, a woman answered a question “What do you need from a boss?” with this answer. Don’t tell the employer about how you’re lonely or that you don’t have friends. Desperation is a major turn-off.

6. “I didn’t get along with anyone at my former position, which is why I left.” Instead of focusing on the negatives of a former job, ask about the culture of the company you’re interviewing at. The interview is as much about you finding the best fit as the employer.

7. “I don’t have any questions.” When the hiring manager asks, “What questions do you have for me?” at the end of the interview, please ask something! This shows that you’re interested in the opportunity and have carefully thought through what it would be like to work there.

Want others to learn from your bad interview experience? Head over to MyCrappyResume and share your story anonymously.

What do you think? What else would you add to this list?

Kat Krull is the Marketing Manager of Resunate, a job application tool that tailors and optimizes your resume for a specific job. You can find Kat and Resunate on Facebook and Twitter.

Resunate.com will host a live Twitter Chat with Karleen Harp, aka@TheResumeSmith. The chat will be tonight, April 24 at 8pm.

Topics discussed during this chat will include:

Here’s what we’ll be discussing:

• Isn’t a LinkedIn profile just an online version of your resume?
• Why should the resume and LinkedIn profile be different?
• How does the LinkedIn Summary compare to a Professional Profile or Value Added section on a resume?
• What should be different about job descriptions on a resume vs. LinkedIn?
• If currently employed and looking for another job, what should be on LinkedIn profile?
• How can I connect my resume to my LinkedIn profile?
• What should I do on LinkedIn to promote my profile once it is written?

For more information about this chat, visit the Resunate Blog.

To join the chat,  go to twebevent.com/resuchat, login to your Twitter account, and you are able to participate!

With the Spring job fair just days away, it’s important to know how to make a great impression with employers.

In this video from the Wall Street Journal, Kelly Eggers reveals 10 Dumb Things Said During Job Interviews. Learn how you can prepare for the job interview and why you should avoid oversharing.

10 Dumb Things Said During Job Interviews

In this video from About.com, Marnie Hall describes what you should include in your resume.

About.com: How to Write a Resume

With the Spring Job Fair only days away, we want to take a moment to answer a common job seeker question, “What should I wear to a job fair?”.

In this video from Style Minute, Craig Stokes shows us appropriate interview attire for men. 

Style Minute: What To Wear to a Job Interview

That’s a great look for the men but what about women’s interview attire?  In this video from Who What Wear, learn how women can look polished and professional for an upcoming interview.