(www.bizchicksrule.com) — Summer’s nearly over, and it may be time to kick up your resume if you want to get ahead in the fall job search. I’ve culled the Internet for some great resources you’ll want to keep right at your side while you work on polishing your personal marketing documents. Check ‘em out.

Resume Templates from Google Docs – Modern, classic, and everything in between.
Pongo Resumes – Free trial of the resume templates, resume and cover letter builder, and and expert guidance.
ResumeTemplates.org – More than 250 templates for dozens of job categories, plus tips and a list of mistakes to …read more

Fellow Jersey girl, former client, and dear friend Kristen Fischer has agreed to an interview on women’s business blog Biz Chicks Rule during the month of May. Plus, Kristen’s going to be giving away copies of her new book to BCR readers. Here’s some info about it, and her, from a recent press release about an upcoming book signing she’s hosting in Point Pleasant, NJ, this June for those of a northern persuasion:

PT. PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY (April 30, 2008) – Jersey Shore native Kristen Fischer will be holding a book signing for her newest release, Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: …read more

The screen shots are a little blurry in this video from GetHiredNowTV, but the voiceover is fantastic! Kevin Donlin, the narrator and the guy who created the "The Instant Job Search System" (that link goes to a long-form sales letter, btw), which was new to me until I found this video.

My favorite new piece of info was the include the ZIP code for the area you’re targeting in your job search. What a great idea! And I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before. Leave a comment to let me know if you get any results using this search …read more

In this two-part series, fashion student Nicole adjusts to her first real job out of college. Watch for some real life advice and tips.
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What advice do you have for recent grads? Biz Chicks Rule will delve into this topic during the month of April.
Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King
Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, first real job, first job out of college, recent grad, recent graduate, recent college grad, recent college graduate, biz chicks rule, kristen king

In this fun and energetic video from Parents, "It Moms" Marni Renison and Holly Resnick go over the dos and don’ts of returning to the workplace after a few years off the clock. We all know that being a mom is as much of a business as working in an office, but the tasks are a little different. So, take a look at this light-hearted advice, and prepare the enjoy your transition back into the professional world.

What advice do you have for moms going back to work?
Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King
Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice …read more

A brief departure from our regular Transition Tuesday programming…

It’s kind of a downer in the beginning, while the speaker discusses the downside of working for someone else, but starting around 3:00 it gets into exactly what the employee escape plan is. Definitely work a look. But note that this is a promotional message, and I’m not specifically supporting this company or individual — just throwing it out there for discussion.
What do you think? Do you want to "escape," or are you more confident in being employed by someone else? Leave a comment.
Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King
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The key to a successful job search, one that yields a job you’re happy with, is having the right mind set. The right mind set has to do with looking for a job that will give you what you want and need, whereas the wrong mind set is looking for any job but the one you have right now. There’s a whole world of career opportunities out there. Don’t let desperation close you off from the possibilities.
Last Tuesday, I gave you five questions to help you figure out what you want in a new job. I asked you to look …read more

A problem that often plagues job seekers is what I like to call Vague Goals Syndrome. They want a new job, but more than anything else they just want out of their old job. But before you make a move, it’s best to figure out where you’re headed first. Here are some questions to help you figure out what you want in a new job before you leave the old one.

What do you love about your current job? Try to pin down specific tasks or advantages rather than nebulous statements. For instance, “home in time to pick up the kids” …read more

Career transitions are among the scariest life changes. From the uncertainty that comes with leaving a familiar situation to the fear of making a mistake or not earning enough to meet yoru lifestyle needs, there are a lot of concerns and questions to answer.
Starting next week, every Tuesday I’ll guide you through one element of the career transition process. I’ll talk about changing jobs, going for a promotion, reentering the workforce, and changing from employed to self-employed. I’ll also discuss resumes, cover letters, interview skills, job search techniques, and more! And, I’ll help you figure out what you need to …read more