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10:44

Business Producer - Hello chatters, and welcome back to our weekly Job Doc chat here on Boston.com.

10:45

Business Producer - Need tips on improving your job search? Have resume questions? Want to know how to deal with that annoying co-worker? Elaine Varelas will be here at noon to take all of your questions.

10:46

Business Producer - The chat room is now open, so you can get your questions in early.

12:04

Elaine Varelas - Welcome chatters. Glad to be here and reasy to take your questions.

12:04

[Comment From TJ]
I'd like some advice on supporting an out-of-work partner. Talking about the situation makes me feel better, but he doesn't seem inclined to talk about it much, and has occasionally shot me down when I've offered suggestions. How do I balance supporting him without nagging him?

12:05

Elaine Varelas - On bad days of the job search I've often compared the process to a beauty contest. Lots of people looking at you and judging you, with not much positive happeneing.

12:06

Elaine Varelas - If talking about the situation makes you feel better, than you may need to tlak about it with someone else. Find some support for your role in the situation - it may not be able to come from the job seeker.

12:07

Elaine Varelas - You may not be the right person to offer suggestions. I do encourage you to make sure he is getting suggestions from somewhere.someone who is an expert - outplacement, a career counselor, or a job search support group.

12:07

Elaine Varelas - The support you might give doesn't have to come in the way of suggestions, but unconditional support that what he is doing will work, and maybe asking how you can help.

12:08

[Comment From DN]
Here's a vague question: What can I include in my resume to get noticed? I'm an out-of-work [Windows desktop support specialist] and [LAN manager] and haven't had an interview yet. I've been out of work for 5 months.

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