There's a Monster in the Office!

Welcome to hope: The partnership of Monster.com and Office.com, a career center for job seekers, powered by Monster.com. You need résumés? Office has more résumé templates than there are stars in the western sky. (Astronomers/Astrologists: This is just an exaggeration; no need to write to me.) You need to post that fabulous résumé somewhere? Go straight from where you got your résumé template to a Monster page that will tell you how and show you where. You want to know how to interview smartly, market yourself wisely, and write the best résumé your future employer has ever had the privilege to read? Baby, you're in the right place.

Let me give you a quick example of what we can offer on the Office side of things:

First you start with your résumé and yes, I know—the thought of listing your education, work experience, and of course, all the wonderful qualities you have that make you oh-so-very-suited for the job (heck, whatever the job is) is daunting, distasteful, and frankly, a real drag. Templates for CVs and résumé can be found all over the web but consider this:

• Does someone who is just starting out after graduation need the same sort of résumé that a seasoned worker does? Probably not. We have résumés for both and in between.
• What if you worked at the same company for 25 years? You're still going to have to illustrate the fact that, though you've had various duties at that company over the years, there's a through-line that proves your vision within the company. We have something for you.
• And what if you've had 15 different jobs in 25 years? You're going to need a résumé that displays your excitement and verve for a variety of things—your lust for adventure, your can-do attitude... We know you, and we know how to put it just so for you. You're one-of-a-kind, my friend; let your light shine!

And now all I can really say is head over to the Career Center and see what's over there. Just as a teaser...

• Learn how to write really great résumés , using keywords that work.
• Get an idea of how to market yourself, by making great first impressions.
• Go in knowing how to ace that interview, and what following up for the win entails.

Finally, listen, in writing this post for today, I've experienced an acute and unfamiliar feeling of tenderness toward those of my readers who really need the kind of help the Career Center offers. That's why this post is so...straightforward and not very silly (or crabby). It's a difficult time for working folks who aren't working right now; I imagine the stress and worry of being out of work can be overwhelming. And whether or not you are secure in your job, we're all in this together, you know?

All of us in Office (and particularly my buddies and compatriots who write all the Office Blogs) do hope that things turn around for you soon. Will you stay in touch and let me/us know?

"The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one."  —  Oscar Wilde

— Crabby