Articles by Dice Staff

• The Not-So-Crazy Concept of Work as Play

  It may seem like a silly question, but is your work actually fun? Does it feel like play? If it doesn't, it should - and maybe it can if you get into the mindset suggested by Zen Habits. "Work do…
• How Long Should Your Resume Be?

  Following these general guidelines can dramatically improve your chances of creating a great resume. By Warren Simons | October 2007 Whether it's outsourcing, the tech bust, or the influx of new…
• Do You Know Your Resume's Hidden Surprises?

  If a manager searches the Web about that hobby of yours, do you know what he'll find? Are you sure? By Leslie Stevens-Huffman | February 2008 Having reached the final interview with the CIO, Ben…
• Tune Up Your Grammar

  Syntax errors, poor spelling and bad punctuation all send the wrong message. By Leslie Stevens-Huffman | August 2008 Is your resume grammatically correct? For many job seekers, writing a flawless…
• Fundamentals of the Functional Resume

  For candidates with non-traditional backgrounds, or those who are changing careers, the Functional Resume Format is often the best option. By Warren Simons | June 2007 Browse through the resume-w…
• Customize Your Resume With Plug and Play

  By utilizing a few resources and creating an experience inventory, resume customization can be as easy as 'research,' 'edit' and 'submit.' By Leslie Stevens-Huffman | March 2009 Customizing your…
• Dazzle, Don't Drone

  Having recently reviewed a good number of resumes, I found myself yearning for a little more, well, life on the page. Looking through the stack, I imagined an assembly line cranking out documents…
• Silicon Valley 2001 vs. 2008

  Silicon Valley is buzzing about last week's eight-page report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics comparing Valley tech employment of 2001 with 2008. The headline: Employment is down by 17 percen…
• Career Doctor: Making Your Job Application Stand Out

  Employers are more focused than ever on the bottom line. That's why all of your application tactics should be informed by a concrete sense of how you can help the company. By Dave Wilmer Question…
• Tuesday's News: Facebook Aims to Hire More Employees This Year

  Facebook May Expand Staff by 50 Percent [Bloomberg.com] Staying in the Game with Help from the Sidelines [WSJ] Starting a New Business While Still Employed [WSJ] 12 Words You Can Never Say in the…