Resources That Give You an Edge

Article - "Toot Your Own Horn", by CJ Hayden
Every day in your business, something happens that others should know about. You give exceptional service to a client; you reach out to a new type of customer; you demonstrate your expertise on an important topic. Yet most of the time, the only people aware of these significant events are the individual you are speaking with and you.

American City Journals (your local Business Journal)
Online source for all Business Journals across the country. Click on the city of your choice and you'll be taken directly to their local business journal website. Excellent resource for business news, events, networking opportunities and many others.

Career and Job Search Books:

The Damn Good Résumé Guide, Yana Parker. Ten Speed Press, 2002. A crash course in résumé-writing written in a user-friendly style.

I Could Do Anything, If I Only Knew What It Was, Barbara Sher. Dell, 1995. Practical help with finding a career goal that serves your personal values.

Brand Yourself - How to Create an Identity for a Brilliant Career, David Andrusia & Rick Haskins. Ballentine Publishing, 2000. Helpful step-by-step process to develop your own unique brand to market to potential employers.

"Dummies" Series Books This popular series covers Job Searching Online, Job Hunting, Changing Careers, Cover Letters and Resumes.

Knock 'Em Dead, Martin Yate. Adams Media, 2003. Comprehensive job-seeker's handbook with companion volumes available on résumés, cover letters, and interviews.

The Value of Trust, A Client's Perspective
An article by author, and sales consultant Joe Heller in the "Eyes On Sales" newsletter describes the results of a study on how clients value trust when choosing a professional services provider.

Job Seekers Online Community
Get connected with fellow job seekers around the world to share ideas, tips, resources, and success using the Get Hired NOW! program.