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5 Resume Writing Tips to Help Veterans Land Civilian Jobs

Written on 25 Apr, 2013 at 14:09

While many civilian employers claim a commitment to hiring veterans, knowledge gaps and unfair assumptions can cause civilians to overlook qualified vets. For example, 61 percent of civilian employers say they do not understand how military skills qualify ex-service members... (Continue reading)

How to Use a Phone Interview to Build Rapport and Win the Job

Written on 10 Sep, 2012 at 22:47

Use these tips to master the art of phone interviewing and get the job!... (Continue reading)

Employee Beware: The Ten Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Written on 28 May, 2012 at 18:24

Ten most dangerous jobs in America, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data on rate of fatalities relative to hours worked.... (Continue reading)

Women in Law Enforcement Still Face Gender Bias

Written on 3 Feb, 2012 at 18:55

Introduction Women today still face gender discrimination in law enforcement and other prestigious career fields. Many people may consider gender bias to be a thing of the past, but the number of recent examples shows evidence it continues to be... (Continue reading)

How Job Seekers Can Benefit from a Well-Designed Business Card

Written on 31 Jan, 2012 at 13:08

A personal business card can be very useful in a job search. The company is you and the job title is a generic description of what you do.... (Continue reading)

Improving Recruiting and Hiring Process: Thought-Provoking Infographic

Written on 19 Jan, 2012 at 16:57

This infographic about recruiting and hiring, entitled, “Jim Gets a Job in 10 Easy Steps,” came to me today from Recruiter.com. It has a simple message, but one that provides food for thought for employers about improving their recruiting and... (Continue reading)

Thinking About Quitting Your Job? Ten Key Signs It Might Be a Good Idea

Written on 8 Dec, 2011 at 0:14

10 signs that quitting your job makes sense. ... (Continue reading)

Communication Careers: Options Abound

Written on 6 Dec, 2011 at 23:56

Communication careers are quite diverse and promising, with a wide variety of job options for communication majors and others.... (Continue reading)

Hospice Home Health Aide Brings Help To Those in Need

Written on 23 Nov, 2011 at 15:15

True career story as told to JustJobs by a former hospice home health care worker... (Continue reading)

College English Teacher’s Job: A Firsthand Account

Written on 14 Nov, 2011 at 17:46

College English teacher discusses job's pros and cons.... (Continue reading)

Web Analyst Job Search: Tips on Interview Preparation and More

Written on 14 Nov, 2011 at 17:02

A Web Analyst discusses his job and job search tips in his own words.... (Continue reading)

Career Fair Tips: How to Make the Most Out of Career Fairs in Your Job Search

Written on 14 Nov, 2011 at 15:53

How both employers and job seekers can make the most of career fairs.... (Continue reading)

Employment in the Music Industry: Job Profile of Music Editor

Written on 4 Nov, 2011 at 20:25

Description of one niche for non-performing music-related employment in music industry, by a music editor.... (Continue reading)

College to Career: How My Life Changed After Graduation

Written on 1 Nov, 2011 at 17:19

One recent college graduate's college-to-career story, in her own words.... (Continue reading)

Best Job Search Tactic for Retired Military Mechanical Services Representative: Perseverance

Written on 1 Nov, 2011 at 16:26

Mechanical Services Representative shares techniques for job seeker, from his most recent successful job hunt.... (Continue reading)

Hispanic Bilingual Nurse Overcomes Discrimination and Helps Patients

Written on 26 Oct, 2011 at 21:59

Profile of a Hispanic bilingual nurse, discussing her ER nursing job and career path -- in her own words.... (Continue reading)

Air Force Veteran’s Successful Job Search Lands Airline Tower Operator Job

Written on 19 Oct, 2011 at 10:59

Introduction An Air Force Veteran who is now working as an Airline Tower Operator shares modern techniques for the job seeker, from his most recent successful job search. Read on to discover, in his own words, how he got the... (Continue reading)

Career Summary Statement Can Make or Break a Resume

Written on 18 Oct, 2011 at 22:23

These steps will help you prepare the important career summary part of your resume.... (Continue reading)

Careers Without A College Degree: Options to Consider

Written on 6 Oct, 2011 at 21:33

Introduction College degrees aren’t necessarily worth what they used to be. They cost more than they used to, but they’re no longer the golden ticket to a promising career, or even to a well-paying job — at least not for... (Continue reading)

Job Interviews: How to Succeed By Using the Job Description as Your Focus

Written on 23 Sep, 2011 at 15:58

Learn to use the advertised job description to prepare for interviews.... (Continue reading)

Finding a Job: The Importance of Proper Job Search Etiquette

Written on 24 Aug, 2011 at 20:40

Job search etiquette tips for each step along the way to your next job.... (Continue reading)

Writing a Résumé with a Hook

Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 13:57

Some tips on writing a resume that gets you noticed.... (Continue reading)

Liberal Arts Education: Is It Valuable in the Business World?

Written on 10 Jul, 2011 at 15:52

Introducing a series on the value of a well-rounded liberal arts or humanities college education to business success.... (Continue reading)

Five Tips for Improving Your Job Search–and Your Life

Written on 2 May, 2011 at 12:41

Job search tips from a recent college graduate who writes for a career site.... (Continue reading)

Fastest Growing Metro Areas for Tech Jobs

Written on 14 Feb, 2011 at 19:08

A new wave of job market improvements is shaping a fresh set of career opportunities for technology professionals – every major metropolitan market has more opportunities this year than last, as measured by the number of jobs posted on Dice.... (Continue reading)