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Career Tip #5: Government regulations and technology changes happen at a rapid pace. Long periods of unemployment can result in gaps in your knowledge or skills, making reentry into your field an even greater challenge. Consider using those time periods to upgrade your technical skills by taking continuing education or recertification classes to stay abreast of changes, and actually increase your marketability in the workplace.

Career Tip #6: A first interview is not the time to choose to express your unique personality through your clothing choice unless you are in the arts or design field. For those of us in more traditional industries, dress for the job you want. Ladies, keep the skirts at the knee or below and refrain from revealing large amounts of cleavage. Men should wear a well fitting suit, white dress shirt and modern tie. Classic styles in navy, black and neutral colors are always best.

Bottom Line: It is always better to be over-dressed than it is to be under-dressed during an interview.

Career Tip #7: There is a difference between writing your resume to showcase yourself in the best light and embellishing the truth. This is especially true of educational credentials. If you attended College but did not graduate, do not list a degree, nor put a graduation date. If your education is verified, you can be rejected for the position or fired if you are already working. Even if you do not lose your job, your integrity will henceforth be under question.

Career Tip #8: When you called in sick to work, did you post on Facebook pictures of yourself out partying with friends the same day? You might not have a job when you return if your boss or coworkers view your page. Prior to presenting a job offer, that company you are interviewing with might prescreen your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts.

Be aware, in this Social Media world, anything you post online has potential impact on your career. If you aren’t going to moderate your behavior, at a minimum, educate yourself on privacy settings.

Career Tip #9: A headhunter’s job is to know the top producers in the industry they cover. If you are a top performer, you SHOULD be getting calls and emails from recruiters.

Just as “A-List” actors and atheletes are represented by agents to facilitate strategic career moves behind the scenes, so too top business professionals are represented by recruiting professionals who help advance the careers of those they work with.

Career Tip #10: According to a recent survey on hiring, the most important pedigree for a candidate to have – considered more than three times more important than having an advanced degree, a history of creative thinking, a history of cutting costs or having worked for brand name employers – is having a demonstrated history of creating revenue.

Being a top producer is the name of the game.