I have been counseling many software engineers this year, developing resumes and crafting job-search strategies. The economy has made it tough for some very smart people. There are some things to keep in mind. I'll offer a few here today and I'll come back to this topic again soon. Companies are looking for specific skill sets: Anything that is hard core algorithms, pattern recognition, statistics -- applying algorithms to real world data. If you have these skills you are likely to have a better chance to find an opportunity. You may even find you'll get multiple offers. Other timely skills: AJAX/Javascript, Objective C, Java, PHP or Ruby on Rails. Demand for iPhone programmers, I think. If you lack these skills and you're having ...

This week you’ll find excerpts here from my e-book, Upshift Now! The Executive’s Guide to Winning a Higher Position. Despite the title, it’s a book for anyone seeking help in a job search,  not just executives. If you have comments on the book, please post them here at the blog. I’m interested in your suggestions. If you would enjoy getting a complete PDF of the book, send an email request to Paul@ShimmeringResumes.com. You can find more information about resumes and other job search matters at ShimmeringResumes. Today’s excerpt:  You on a Pedestal: The Art of the Resume (Part 3) Language: Have You Missed the Tripwires? Language is complex and rich with subtle traps. So if you aren’t careful, you can blur ...

This week you'll find excerpts here from my e-book, Upshift Now! The Executive's Guide to Winning a Higher Position. Despite the title, it's a book for anyone seeking help in a job search,  not just executives. If you have comments on the book, please post them here at the blog. I'm interested in your suggestions. If you would enjoy getting a complete PDF of the book, send an email request to Paul@ShimmeringResumes.com. You can find more information about resumes and other job search matters at ShimmeringResumes. Today's excerpt:  You on a Pedestal: The Art of the Resume (Part 2) Highlight Your Achievements To have impact, your resume must vividly state your accomplishments, not just restate your job description. Here ...

This week you'll find excerpts here from my e-book, Upshift Now! The Executive's Guide to Winning a Higher Position. Despite the title, it's a book for anyone seeking help in a job search,  not just executives. If you have comments on the book, please post them here at the blog. I'm interested in your suggestions. If you would enjoy getting a complete PDF of the book, send an email request to Paul@ShimmeringResumes.com. You can find more information about resumes and other job search matters at ShimmeringResumes. Today's excerpt:  You on a Pedestal: The Art of the Resume (Part 1) Amazingly, some job applicants pay scant attention to their resumes. Perhaps they believe that employers will deduce their ...