Happy Saturday! I hope wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you are enjoying your weekend. Here’s a quick run-down on what I’ve been reading this week. Have you read something inspirational about job searching lately? Leave me a note with the link in the comments section. >> Here’s a funny little take on how to find a job: Need to Find a Job? Stop Looking So Hard @ The Harvard Business Blogs >> More Twitter advice, this time with hands-on information about how to take advantage of one of the hottest social networking sites: Want a Job? Follow These People ...

TGIF dear readers! The blogosphere has been a buzz this week with job search news and advice. Here’s a look at some of what I’ve been reading this week. If you’ve read a job-related article or blog post this week that you want to share, please do so in the comments section! >> The Keys to Landing a Job This Summer @ The Campus Buzz Yes, it’s still cold outside, but if you’re in the market for a summer job, now is the time to find it. Especially given the dire news that summer job opportunities (like the rest of the job market) are a bit dried up this yea...

Hello friends! My apologies for getting a very late start on our Reader’s Mail and Link Love. My Internet went down on Thursday and finally got fixed last night. It’s amazing how dependent I have become on my friendly wireless access. Here’s a quick look at some of the great stuff I’ve been reading this week. I hope you have enjoying your weekend and can fit in some time for some bloggy love. >> How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Been Laid Off @ The Brazen Careerist Penelope always has good things to say, but I think this post is especially validating for thos...

Can you believe another week has flown by?  I think time passes more quickly in the winter — it must be because we are all huddled up and hunkered down inside, trying to stay warm.  Man, is it cold outside!  Of course, those blustery winds mean less temptations to blow off your job search, right? Nonetheless, if you find yourself needing a break from all that hard-core resume sending, check out some of these great articles that I found this week.  Hopefully you will discover a kernel of inspiration, or just some good advice. >> @Nine Ways to Improve Your Resume @ B’Mo...

It’s a beautiful sunny Sunday, but I’m getting caught up on work rather than playing outside.  I guess there’s a career lesson in there somewhere: Work before play.  Or something like that. If you are also stuck inside today, working on your resume or scouring job sites, take a few minutes to read through some of these great blog posts.  Lots of good advice to be found, even in one of the toughest job searching climates the U.S. has experienced in decades. … And on that happy note, here’s what I’m reading this weekend: >> An older post from earnmydeg...

 Another Friday, another week zoomed by.  The financial markets are still in a whacky freefall and unemployment numbers are creeping toward record highs.  The news is rather bleak for you job searchers out there, but there is some hope on the horizon, too. If you’re having trouble finding the silver lining, check out some of these links. Hopefully you’ll find some encouragement and inspiration, so you can hit the pavement running next Monday morning.  In the meantime have a great weekend!  I know I will — it’s a perfect fall day here, cool but n...

TGIF, huh? I’m planning on fully enjoying my weekend, with apple picking and an art festival.  I’m just hoping the weather holds out. If it doesn’t, I’ve got plenty of good reading to keep me busy, including some of these great stories and posts I found this week: Since we talked about resume writing, I’ve been on the look out for some more helpful info on the topic.  Here’s a great article I found about the Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid when writing your resume.  According to this Massachusetts study, the #1 thing people are looking for in an ...