I just wanted to remind everyone again that the About.com contest we were nominated for is still accepting votes.  Get over there and vote for us!

We are also running a contest on this here blog where you can win $100 gift cards just for commenting.  Go check it out!  Now let’s see what people were writing about this week.

3 Steps to a Flawless Informational Interview
from Careerealism

I’ve heard a lot of questions lately about the elusive “informational interview”.  If this is a new term to you or you want to learn more, J.T. over at Careerealism put together a nice video to get you started.

Cover Letters That WOW Employers
from Employment Digest

If you are re-working your cover letter (which is probably the one thing that needs constant care) Bill has put together a nice refresher article on what types of cover letters make an impression.

Valentine’s Day and Your Job Search
from Career Rocketeer

Perry took to the Valentine’s Day mood and wrote a fun article that will give you a little more enthusiasm for the job search.

In case you missed it, we are nominated for About.com’s Reader’s Choice Awards.  If you like all the free services we are offering here at ResumeBucket, please vote for us!  And now for this week’s best career / job search articles.

14 Most Famous Resume Fibs
from BSchool.com

Although this article isn’t going to advance your job search, when you need a break from sending out resumes this is a fun read.  A ton of research must have gone into finding all of these very strange situations in which people lied on their resumes and had disastrous results.

5 Job-Hunting Ideas You Haven’t Tried
by USNews

Keppie Careers’ Miriam Salpeter gives some very unorthodox advice for job hunting.  No matter what stage of the job search you are in, these are definitely five ideas you haven’t thought of yet and just might give you that edge you’re looking for.

Getting a Job: Most Popular Lies Revealed (Infographic)
by Jobacle

For those of you that were getting worried about lying on your resume from the BSchool article, Jobacle is here with a fun infographic that might just set your mind at ease.

Preparing For a Job Phone Interview
by EmploymentDigest

The job search can’t be all fun and games, so I decided to throw in an article with some useful information.  This tip sheet by Tony Jacowski gives some pointers on an often overlooked part of the interview process.

Often when you are looking for help in your job search online you will encounter countless how-to articles and helpful tips.  But another big part of looking for a new job is finding that inspirational spark to make you feel your best or to keep you going when things get tough.

This week it turned out some of the best articles written dealt with this very topic, inspiration.

On Handling Job Seeker’s Rejection
from How To Land a Job

Chris over at How To Land a Job kicks things off this week with a captivating tale of discontent in his current job and the struggles he faced after deciding to find a new job.  He paints a very vivid picture of what it can feel like when you are unhappy at your job.  And the ending of this tale might surprise you.

What Type of Resume Do I Need and Why?
from Career Rocketeer

This was a guest article from resume writer Joyce Harold.  The article is a great read for beginners to the resume writing process.  If you aren’t aware of the three main categories of resume structure, you may want to check this one out.

Online Resume Advice: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
from Career Rocketeer

This article, by Perry Newman, gives a lengthy critique of an opinion piece recently published by a recruiter.  Although not exactly meant to be a guide, reading both sides of this topic will give you some great pointers on your resume.

Starting today we have a new feature here at Resume Bucket.  The team here, when not putting together awesome new features for the site, spends a lot of time keeping up to date with the world of employment.  It is a big industry, with a lot of people trying to get their voice heard.  Most of these people would much rather keep a private diary, but every week there are fantastic articles published that can definitely help some people with their job hunt.

Every Friday everyone here at Resume Bucket will nominate the best employment articles of the week.  And every Friday we’ll put them up here for you to read.  We know you have more important things to do like submitting your resume and going on interviews to be scouring the web for the information you need.  Luckily, this is our job.

The Key to a Successful Career Transition
from Career Rocketeer

A short, sweet article that addresses something that many people struggle with.  Most people understand that you want to progress in your career, but it is important to consider your motivations behind a move.

Is this Interview Question Legal?
from Careerealism

A helpful article for recent graduates or anyone worried about age discrimination in the interview process.

Interview Follow-Up
from Employment Digest

This may be one of the most asked questions we get.  Employment Digest lays out a pretty comprehensive article for exactly how to behave after the interview is over.

What to Say When the Interviewer Asks How Much You Make
from US News

Here is another great guide for one of the most asked questions related to the interview.  Andrew from Jobacle lays out a simple to follow step by step guide on how to negotiate the salary you really want.

Ways to Make Your Boss Love You
from Jobacle

Here is another great article from Andrew.  The title may seem a bit light, but the advice he gives can really help you win over your employer.