Job Search Resolutions
Friday December 31, 2004
The New Year is an excellent time consider resolutions that can be integrated into your job search and to jump start your job search. Some of the top experts ... Read More
Jobless Claims Drop
Thursday December 30, 2004
The Labor Department reported that new applications filed for jobless benefits declined by 5,000, dropping to 326,000 for the week ending December 25. This was better than economists had ... Read More
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Tuesday December 28, 2004
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides occupational and career information, employment and unemployment statistics and reports, and wage, earnings and benefits information. The BLS is an excellent source ... Read More
The Best of 2004: Job Search Resources
Sunday December 26, 2004
Here is a selection of my favorite job search sites, the top jobs, cities and companies for job seekers, good print resources, as well as a few of my perennial ... Read More
Your Dream Job
Saturday December 25, 2004
The holiday season is a good time to consider your dreams, to take a break from sending your resume everywhere and anywhere, and to reflect on what you would really ... Read More
Santa at Work
Thursday December 23, 2004
We all might enjoy having Santa's job. Take it easy for most of the year, then work really hard to deliver presents around the globe while making millions of ... Read More
Help Wanted
Tuesday December 21, 2004
Are you using the help wanted classified ads? If not, you should be. Searching the help wanted ads should be an integral part of your job search. Local ... Read More
How to Say Goodbye
Sunday December 19, 2004
You have found a new job and you're ready to give two-weeks notice to your current employer. What's next? How and when do you let everyone know that you're ... Read More
College Student Job Search
Friday December 17, 2004
CollegeGrad.com recently released survey results on what college students view as the best sources of entry level job information. Over 57% of those polled named the Internet as their ... Read More
Holiday Networking!
Thursday December 16, 2004
The holidays are an ideal time to network your way to a new job. Holiday gatherings and celebrations can provide you with the perfect opportunity to let your family, friends ... Read More
Background Checks and Employment
Wednesday December 15, 2004
What employers need to know, who they can check with, what background information can be released and how to prepare for an employment background check while you are conducting a ... Read More
Impressive Interviews
Tuesday December 14, 2004
Are you ready to impress when you go on an interview? A must have for job seekers is a leather note pad holder, like this one from US Luggage Leather, ... Read More
2005 Job Outlook
Tuesday December 14, 2004
U.S. employers plan to ring in the new year with strong hiring activity, according to latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. 24% of surveyed employers are expecting to add staff, ... Read More
Enployee Benefits: Questions to Ask
Monday December 13, 2004
You've interviewed at a company where the position sounds great, the salary is more than you expected, and the job offer is on the table. Before you stop your job ... Read More
Interview Blunders
Saturday December 11, 2004
What shouldn't you do when interviewing? Here are a selection of blunders, mistakes and errors a candidate for employment can make. Spend time preparing to interview so these don't happen ... Read More
Foreign Service Exam Test Dates
Friday December 10, 2004
United States Foreign Service Officers serve in over 165 countries throughout the world, carrying out foreign policy and helping to maintain diplomatic relations. If you are interested in a ... Read More
How to Speed Up Your Job Search
Friday December 10, 2004
Sign up now for our free How to Speed Up Your Job Search email course which offers job search resources, discussion and help with each stage of the job search. ... Read More
Holiday Gifts for Job Seekers
Wednesday December 8, 2004
Need to find a gift for someone special who is job searching? Show that you care and give a gift that will help with a job search. ... Read More
Creating Your Own Job
Tuesday December 7, 2004
I was listening to a report on NPR today about how people have created their own jobs doing what they enjoy. In this case, it was arts and crafts. The ... Read More
Online Job Searching
Tuesday December 7, 2004
The start of winter, in colder climates, when the weather outside is getting frightful, is a good time to focus on your online job search. If you live in ... Read More
Changing Careers in Midstream
Monday December 6, 2004
The Coho, also known as the silver salmon, can change direction so quickly that fisherman often think that the fish is off the hook and continuing on it's migration to ... Read More
The Real Jobs Numbers
Monday December 6, 2004
I was asked the other day about why it's still so hard to find a job when the unemployment rate (5.4%) is at point which could be considered low. ... Read More
Top Picks: Job Interview Books
Saturday December 4, 2004
When preparing for a job interview it makes sense to practice answering typical job interview questions so your answers are confident and knowledgeable. In addition to reviewing the most frequently ... Read More
Unemployment Unchanged
Friday December 3, 2004
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment was stable in November. Both the number of unemployed persons, 8.0 million, and the unemployment rate, 5.4 percent, were about unchanged. ... Read More
75% of Employees Looking for Work
Thursday December 2, 2004
A new survey, conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and CareerJournal.com finds that 75% of all employees are job searching. The main reason is better compensation, followed ... Read More
Saying Thank You
Wednesday December 1, 2004
Writing a thank you note after an employment interview is a must. In fact, some employers think less of those interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly. In addition, a ... Read More