Posted September 2, 2009 - 08:00 by Xin Lu
In my last article I gave several reasons as to why you need a plain text resume to apply for jobs online. This post is a short guide to preparing your resume in plain text.
Posted July 1, 2009 - 12:42 by Paul Michael
Self-promotion is not easy. Whether you're a high six-figure consultant, or earning $10 an hour in retail, you still have to talk about yourself in the right way. And one of the key ingredients of self-promotion is the resume. Nail it, and you nail the job. Blow it, and you blow your chances at a better job, better career or even a better life.
Posted April 3, 2009 - 14:46 by Xin Lu
In the United States job seekers are protected by a myriad of anti-discrimination laws. Despite these laws many potential employers still want employees that fit a narrow profile and they may ask probing questions to find out if you fit. Here is how you can recognize which questions are potentially illegal for an employer to ask, and what you can do if you encounter these questions.
Posted September 2, 2008 - 02:30 by Lynn Truong
Nina is a savvy real estate investor and the founder of Queercents--a personal finance blog serving the LGBT community. Although Queercents targets a specific audience, its advice is helpful for anyone looking to get their finances in order. Come ask Nina a question and find out why The Simple Dollar keeps raving about the "amazingly strong" writing on Nina's wonderful blog.
Posted August 24, 2008 - 02:56 by Will Chen
The Silicon Valley Blogger from The Digerati Life recently stopped by our forums to do a great Q&A session with our readers. She gave insightful advice on how to write a personal finance blog on a professional level and how she made the move to become a full-time blogger. Here is an excerpt of some of her best tips from that discussion.
Posted August 18, 2008 - 04:07 by Philip Brewer
Anytime someone announces that they're looking to hire, there'll be instructions on how to apply--even if nothing more than a sign that says, "Inquire within." Often, they'll want quite a bit more--resume, cover letter, samples, references, etc. There's a delicate dance involved in deciding just how completely to follow those instructions. Here are a few of the important steps.
Posted April 4, 2008 - 16:30 by Xin Lu
Ben's Bargains is one of the oldest deal and coupon sites on the internet. The man behind this awesome frugal shopping destination is Ben Chui. He created the site when he was a sophomore at the University of California at Berkeley, and now eight years later the site is still going strong. Today he took time out of his constant deal hunting to tell us a few things about his businesses and saving money online.
Posted March 14, 2008 - 15:18 by Xin Lu
When I brainstorm for cheap eats I often think of packets of ramen. Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ed from ramenramenramen.net. Ed reviews hundreds of types of ramen on his website and I consider him to be a folk hero to ramen lovers everywhere. Ramen is usually more than just a flavor packet and dried noodles and Ed has a great ramen glossary to explain the complexities in real ramen. Read on for some interesting ramen facts!
Posted March 12, 2008 - 06:17 by Myscha Theriault
Is your inner frugal diva searching for inspiration? Looking for some great ideas that won't leave you feeling frumpy? Read on to get some words of wisdom from shoestring royalty. Sharon Harvey Rosenberg, otherwise known as The Frugal Duchess, shares her favorite sources and splurges, including regular shopping trips to the glamorous Hand Me Down Boutique. Read on to find out how this Miami Herald reporter and writer of The Frugal Duchess blog keeps it all together and on track financially.
Posted January 29, 2008 - 10:02 by Xin Lu
Do you want to be paid for going to interviews? A new Silicon Valley startup is doing just that! Read on for my impressions of NotchUp and details on how you can earn some cash by just talking to companies and possibly snag a great new job.
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