Job Search Bloopers

Examines the common mistakes that job seekers make in writing resumes and cover letters, in networking, in pursuing Internet leads, in interviews and salary discussions, and in providing references, along with advice and strategies on how to correct the errors and improve job search results.

Laura DeCarlo, BA, MCD, CEIC, CERW, CCMC, is president of Career Directors International, the premier educational and credentialing organization for career professionals. She has 16 years of expertise in resume writing and career coaching as principal of A Competitive Edge Career Service, LLC. She has earned 12 certifications, published two interviewing books, and received numerous resume writing and job placement awards.

Susan Guarneri, the "Career Assessment Goddess," has assisted professionals, companies, colleges, non-profits, and government with career consulting for 22 years. With a master's degree in counseling from the Johns Hopkins University, she holds 12 certifications (career counseling/coaching, resume writing, and personal branding) and has been published in 40-plus books, top-ranked careers Websites, and blogs.