http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com One of the toughest career challenges is changing occupations or industries, especially if you have spent decades in your profession. If you are in the midst of a career change you've no doubt experienced the frustration of trying to gain interviews. Af... http://deborahwalker.articlealley.com/change-your-career-with-a-better-resume-1447208.html 15th March 2010 If your resume has been floating around in cyber space without a nibble from prospective employers your frustration level has probably reached all-time high. There could be identifiable reasons your resume is getting ignored. Here are ten top resume red... http://deborahwalker.articlealley.com/resume-red-flagsten-reasons-your-resume-gets-the-cold-shoulder-1433153.html 05th March 2010 Recruiters can be of tremendous help in your job search. Most often they are the gate keepers to the first interview. 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