Can you wear a nose ring to an interview? Ellen Gordan Reeves answers this, and many other questions from job seekers.

What are buzz phrases? They are meaningless statements which are often over-used. They are definitely phrases you want to stay away from in your cover letter and especially during an interview. Stand out above the applicant pool by removing these buzz phrases from your job search vocabulary.

Think of your cover letter as your 30 second elevator speech. How much information do you want to get across to the recruiter? What should you hold back? Here are 5 things you should keep out of your cover letter.

Have you ever went on an in-person interview and drew a blank when the interviewer asked a question? Telephone interviews have a definite advantage. They allow you to have a world of reference right in front of you. Bring these documents to the phone with you to help ace the interview.

Have you ever drawn a blank when asked a question during an interview? The question "Why should I hire you," does not have to throw you into a panic if you begin preparing your answer ahead of time. Here is how to prepare your response.

Endless applications and unsuccessful interviews can make even the strongest job seeker desperate for a job. Before you start sharing your troubles with your interviewer, think again! Don't let desparation cost you a job!

The job market is changing. Many resume techniques which were vital a few years ago are now obsolete. Before you update your resume, discover which outdated techniques to steer clear of.

Jumping from job to job, employment gaps, short term employment are all red flags to hiring managers. Ever wondered how to successfully explain a gap in employment? Whether the gap is for a month or a year, the reason can make or break an interview.

There is a difference when applying from a job advertisement in the newspaper vs. one on online? What do you need to do in order to get your application noticed?

Why is it important to take notes during an interview? It's all about remembering the pertinent information. Wondering how to take notes during an interview? Here is what you need to know.