Articles by Liz Ryan
Creating your online soapbox
Seven great tips to get you started
The key to a killer cover letter
Toss the template and start writing from scratch
The savvier job seeker
Move yourself ahead of the pack
Job seekers, look for the pain
Employers really don't care about job seekers or their dual-concentration MBAs
Sorry, you’re overqualified
Overqualified job candidates must make a case for downshifting to get the job
Beating the “So what?” barrier
Hiring managers want to know what we did, for whom, when, and (most importantly) to what effect
Show us, don’t tell us you’re wonderful
Pinning labels on yourself isn’t just tacky, it’s foolish
What job seekers can learn from PR pros
Feedback is a gift: Tailor your outreach to the employer's situation
The black hole problem
Why resumes disappear into the void
The Mary Poppins principle
Employers need to value substance over easily-trainable skills
Who’s getting hired right now?
There are jobs to be had but you won't read about them
Economic bullying: An interview with employment attorney Cynthia Wellbrock
What would you put up with in order to keep your job?
You are not your resume
Introductions are the key to job-search networking - not resume passing
Top rules for online networking
Don't alienate the very people you need
The accidental resume
Creating a cohesive backstory in a competive job market



