One of the simplest and most important tactics you can implement in your job search and career development is to be ready. Invest the time to create a thorough long-form resume, as well as a short-form version.

Though job boards should not be used as your primary job search tool, there are some other great ways to use them as part of your job search and career development.

Many people wait until they need a job before they get their resumes and other career documents in order. But if you wait until you absolutely need your references, then you may already be too late.

We all know digital dirt can cloud your job search or career development without you even knowing it. But how do you even know what digital dirt is even out there? Here are six ways you can proactively undercover negative information about yourself before your current or prospective employer finds it.

How should you target a specific employer? One of the best ways is to review their website. Employer websites contain a wealth of information that can help you tailor every aspect of your job search.

Once you start your job search, make a point of checking through your spam folder at least once a day, and consider white-listing any job search messages that are inadvertently caught by your hardworking spam filter.