Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about looking good on the web, getting a job during a recession, interview advice, getting the most from a conference, and being a good mentor.

From the Wall Street Journal: Your Best Web Footprint Forward
“Online résumé sites claim to help applicants stand out by creating Web sites of their professional experiences. We test four services for ease and presentation.”

Wally’s Comment: This article reviews some popular services, but you will also pick up tips for web presentation even if you don’t use one of the services reviewed.

From the Online Beat: 101 Ways to Get Hired in a Recession

Wally’s Comment: This is just what the title implies. Start at 1 and go through number 101.

From 45 Things: Shoes, Phones and Backpacks: What They’re Really Looking at During Your Job Interview
“I got a real kick out of spending time recently with college students about to enter the job market. But it got me to thinking that no matter how many “rules” I provide about networking and resumes and other stuff, there are always those tricky little things that can trip you up if no one tells you. And believe me, the stuff I’m about to reveal often isn’t discussed out loud. It’s not that it’s some dark, little secret, but it is so subtle that it’s often not talked about as much.”

Wally’s Comment: Anita Bruzzesi with more great advice you won’t get anywhere else.

From Great Leadership: How to Get the Most Out of a Conference
“Having attended a lot of these things over the last 20 years, and talked to a few conference first-timers, I thought I would share a few tips on how to get the most out of attending a conference.”

Wally’s Comment: This is one of those topics that hardly anyone writes about. But conferences are a great way to gather information, ideas, and contacts. Veteran conference-goer Dan McCarthy shares his hard-earned wisdom.

From Leading Blog: The Four Roles of Mentors

Wally’s Comment: Michael McKinney offers some insight into the different ways that mentors work. It will help you as a mentor or as a protégé.

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