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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

How to Investigate a Potential Employer’s Financial Stability

Written on 28 Dec, 2010 at 15:07

Many job seekers fail to realize that while employers are investigating them, they should be doing the same to ensure that their target organizations are a promising fit. This oversight can be very problematic down the road, says Marcia Heroux... (Continue reading)

Ten Internet Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Job Search

Written on 27 Dec, 2010 at 18:57

Doing a background search on the name at the top of a resume takes an average of 0.15 seconds. With a few clicks, a potential employer can find someone’s sexual preference, religion, what they do on weekends, and much more.... (Continue reading)

Job Seekers Beware: Work at Home Scams

Written on 6 Dec, 2010 at 21:43

With the unemployment rate now up to 9.8 %, discouraged job seekers are more vulnerable than ever to a wide variety of scams and abuses. Here’s an example of a work-at-home scam that security software company PC Tools discovered. Looks... (Continue reading)

5 Ways to Stay Productive While You Search for a Job

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 at 21:21

It can be easy to be discouraged when searching for a job, even if you have one. It’s very similar to dating: you have to present your best self and then hope they like you enough to give you a... (Continue reading)

Job Seeking Tips for College Graduates

Written on 8 Jun, 2010 at 13:54

Reconsider Location and Size of Target Employers While job prospects are more hopeful than last year, 2010 graduates won’t have it easy, and students on the hunt really need to keep two things in mind: location and size. Be Open... (Continue reading)

How to Win a Job Interview in a Competitive Market

Written on 8 Jun, 2010 at 12:07

The Challenge According to a recent article published in the Wall Street Journal, nearly 17 percent of people ages 20 to 24 are unemployed. This includes many recent college graduates — even Ivy-Leaguers — that know what they want to... (Continue reading)

You’re About to Graduate; Now What? Tips on Preparing for Your Job Search

Written on 5 May, 2010 at 22:49

If you’re one of the many seniors coming to the end of your time in college, you might be a little unsure about what’s next. The “real world” is fast approaching while you’re still trying to soak in your last... (Continue reading)

What are Typical Career Coaching Costs?

Written on 9 Apr, 2010 at 8:55

What is a Career Coach? A career coach helps a job seeker land his next employment opportunity in the most efficient and expedient means possible. The services of a career coach are targeted for individuals who are unemployed or in... (Continue reading)

Tips for Entry Level Jobs & College Grads

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 23:17

Today’s post covers a variety of topics to help you in your job search. Before getting started, though, a word of hope. We know you keep hearing about all the jobs lost and the high unemployment rate. What you don’t... (Continue reading)

Who’s Hiring Recent College Grads: Resources for Entry-Level Job Seekers

Written on 31 Dec, 2009 at 11:53

This guest post is from CareerAlley. “Education is what remains when one has forgotten everything he learned in school.” – Albert Einstein You graduated when? It’s already January 2010 and you still don’t have a job? Have you heard these... (Continue reading)

Green Jobs: What They Are and Where to Look for Them, Part III

Written on 22 Jun, 2009 at 5:00

This guest post is by Alexia Vernon, a leadership and career speaker, certified coach, trainer, and writer with an expertise in social enterprise and millennials. Previous Posts in Series Part I of this green jobs series was a general introduction... (Continue reading)

Tough Job Interview Question: “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”
Three Tips for Answering This One

Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

Why Do Interviewers Ask About My Weaknesses? No interviewer expects “brutally honest answers like,’I'm below-average intelligence and difficult to work with,’” says a hiring expert quoted by the Washington Post. So why do they ask this tough job interview question?... (Continue reading)

Online Job Search and Recruitment Part III — Five Tips for Getting Your Online Resume Noticed

Written on 13 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

So Many Resumes, So Little Time In the late 1990′s, I helped my boss screen candidates for a new position. It was my job to review the resumes and separate them into two piles: “Interview” and “Send Immediate, Polite Rejection... (Continue reading)

The Best Time to Schedule an Interview

Written on 1 Apr, 2009 at 12:29

This guest post via Recruiting Blogswap is from JobGoRound.com, providing career advice on resume writing, job searching, interviewing, and more. There are certain rules for scheduling job interviews that should be followed for the best results. Best Days of the... (Continue reading)

Maintaining Morale During Your Job Search: Top 15 Tips

Written on 9 Mar, 2009 at 18:15

Keeping the Recession from Leading to Personal Depression Maybe you’ve been laid off recently. Maybe, like me, you’ve been looking for a long time now. But whether you’re dealing with the fresh kick in the gut of a recently-lost job... (Continue reading)

Making a Resume: What to Do if You Make a Mistake

Written on 7 Mar, 2009 at 20:00

Mistakes Happen You spent hours looking over your resume. You used spell check and proofread it. Then you printed it off and mailed or emailed it to your prospective employer. But after you went through the process of making a... (Continue reading)