In a tough job market, even the most qualified job seeker can struggle to show an employer why they're the best candidate for the job. A resume is only so compelling, and it's difficult to stand out ...

Years ago, when I was trying to transition from a job as managing editor at my family’s newspaper into the corporate world, I was doing a lot of informational interviews. One executive said to me, ...

If you want to stand apart from job changers and career switchers, send a job proposal, not a resume. “A job proposal allows candidates to create their own positions by finding a company need, ...