The days when you locked and loaded your career in school, and then blasted away down that same narrow path the rest of your life, are gone, never to return. Career survival today requires thinking and acting like an entrepreneur starting a business, staying nimble and resilient, willing to pivot, and supersensitive to the market realities of supply and demand.

The cover letter is often an expected attachment to the résumé, serving as an applicant’s first impression on potential employers. Traditionally, it offers job seekers…

Like it or not, Skype video interviews are becoming a regular part of the job application process. A market research firm recently found that 42% of companies used video interviews to recruit senior executives, management, and entry-level job functions, compared to just 10% of companies in 2010.

And my company uses Skype for a good 90% of our first  round interviews. read »

By ALISON GREEN

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/02/13/10-ways-email-can-derail-your-job-chances

Here are 10 ways that a single email can ruin your chances of getting an interview or job.

1. Sharing an email account with a spouse.

2. Using an unprofessional email signature.

3. Using unusual fonts.

4. Using email stationery.

5. Making recipients jump through anti-spam hoops to respond.

6. Not checking your spam folder.

7. Sending one email with your resume and cover letter to multiple employers.

8. Having an unprofessional address.

9. Formatting your email like a business letter.

10. Using your work account to apply for other jobs.

Alison Green

New trends in relocation are growing out of economic necessity as companies find new ways to move their talent while protecting both the employee and the company from the volatility of the real estate market.

Workplace-culture website Glassdoor.com has added a new feature allowing professionals to leverage their personal Facebook relationships as a tool in the job-seeking process.