Beware of firms asking big bucksfor job search assistance

Even - maybe especially - in times of economic uncertainty, predators abound. This recent New York Times story gives some clues about who they are - and aren't. Be sure to look through the reader comments. The article author recommends using resume services and career coaches.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/17/us/17career.html?_r=1

Alumni Contacts Aid Job Search

Here's a resource we don't always remember if we're out of college more than a few years:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/fashion/02alumni.html?_r=2&pagewanted=2

Create Your Online Business Card

At Business Card 2, you create your own business card, a quick and easy profile you can send, link to, or display on a site. Here's mine:

http://workwritecareercoach.businesscard2.com/

Create a job search tool by promoting your skills and accomplishments on your Business Card 2.
Start here:

http://businesscard2.com

Looking for the lies

Here's the real "Lie to Me" guy: http://www.paulekman.com/. I'm fascinated with the idea of seeing these microexpressions. The short and sweet training is only $20. Check it out.