Home  »  Archives

Posts Tagged ‘job hunting’

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Finally Some Good News For Job Hunters? Survey Finds Renewed Confidence in Hiring

Written on 21 Dec, 2010 at 13:20

Hiring Expectations Brighten According to a new survey by Dice Holdings, Inc., half of employers and recruiters anticipate hiring more professionals in the first half of 2011 than the previous six months. This result closely mirrors findings six months ago... (Continue reading)

Difficulty Finding a Job Varies Widely Among US States

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 at 14:16

One of many factors that may be hindering jobs recovery in the current economy is diminished mobility. The real estate market situation, as well as difficulties posed by relocating multi-earner households, have likely made many more reluctant to consider a... (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)

Public Survey of Job Search and Career Sites Completed By US Department of Labor

Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 6:00

The US Department of Labor (“DOL”) has just completed an important informational project sure to be very useful to the millions of Americans trying to find a job in these trying times. On Feburary 2, 2010, the DOL announced the... (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 I

Written on 2 Jun, 2009 at 9:48

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. Take a Look at These Real Job Openings Analyst Technical Billing/Financial Analyst with 3+ years... (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)

How to Format Your Resume: Form Matters Just as Much as Content

Written on 25 Jan, 2009 at 22:54

When it comes to the resume you use to apply for a job, it’s important to remember that form matters just as much as content. Although a nice looking resume can’t make up for one that is full of spelling... (Continue reading)