Phone Interview Tips
Sunday April 30, 2006
While you're job searching, it's important to be ready for a phone interview on a moments notice. You never know when a recruiter or a networking contact might call and ... Read More
How to Explain an Employment Gap
Sunday April 30, 2006
Many of us take time off, for some reason or another, from working. Sometimes, it's by choice. In other cases, it could simply take time to find a new job. ... Read More
Google Job Search
Friday April 28, 2006
When using Google to search for jobs it appears that Google is sometimes putting its job search tool (jobs listed in Google Base) at the top of the search results. ... Read More
Job Search Engine Competition Heats Up
Wednesday April 26, 2006
The competition between top job search engines Indeed, SimplyHired and Jobster has just gone up a notch, thanks to a $13.5 million strategic investment in SimplyHired by News Corporation’s Fox ... Read More
Need a Career Makeover?
Tuesday April 25, 2006
Does your career need a spring makover? Are you thinking about starting a job search? If so, there are record number of job ads online and it's a good ... Read More
Sink or Swim
Sunday April 23, 2006
Did you know that 25% of new employees won't make it through their first year on the job? If you're about to start a new position, Sink or Swim will ... Read More
How to Dress for an Interview
Friday April 21, 2006
The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgement an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and ... Read More
Prospecting Letter
Thursday April 20, 2006
A letter of interest, also known as a prospecting letter or inquiry letter, is sent to prospective employers that may be hiring, but, haven't listed a specific job opening to ... Read More
Online Job Ads Reach New High
Tuesday April 18, 2006
New online job ads rose sharply in March according to The Conference Board, a leading business membership and research organization. There were 2,401,200 job ads, which is the highest ... Read More
Dealing with Difficult People
Monday April 17, 2006
Sometimes, work can become difficult. Co-workers, bosses, and a negative office environment can all make your job less than enjoyable. In fact, they can make work a place where you ... Read More
Dirty Jobs
Saturday April 15, 2006
If your stomach is tough enough (mine almost wasn't!) the Discovery Channel program Dirty Jobs is worth watching to see what some people are brave enough to do to earn ... Read More
Why Were You Fired?
Saturday April 15, 2006
Fired from your job? Don't how to answer the interview question "Why were you fired?" Career expert and author Joyce Lain Kennedy shares her twelve best answers to that difficult ... Read More
Resume Writing Help
Thursday April 13, 2006
Need help with your resume or cover letters? These books and resume writing services provide resume writing help and advice, plus samples and examples for effective resume writing for ... Read More
How to Apply for a Job at a Hiring Kiosk
Wednesday April 12, 2006
I took a look at Target's employment kiosk the other day, because I was interested in seeing how it works. Hiring kiosks allow job applicants to fill out online ... Read More
Entry Level Jobs for Grads
Tuesday April 11, 2006
MonsterTrak (Monster's college job site) reports that 72 percent of employers plan to hire 2006 graduates, an increase from 64 percent last year. In addition, 37 percent of companies expect ... Read More
Start a Job Search - Now!
Monday April 10, 2006
A discussion with a friend whose job has just been restructured, started me thinking about that wise saying "He who is hesitates, is lost." In the case of job ... Read More
Help Wanted Ads
Sunday April 9, 2006
There's a better use for the newspaper help wanted ads than for a dog bed, but, this one chose his own spot to lounge on. When I can get ... Read More
How to Find a Career Counselor
Saturday April 8, 2006
Are you stuck in a rut? Is your career moving slowing, at best? When your job search isn't going anywhere or you're not moving as fast up the career ... Read More
Playing Games
Friday April 7, 2006
Do you like to play games? If so, it can be helpful while interviewing. The Albany, NY Times Union has an interesting article on how the hiring manager at Six ... Read More
Avoiding Employment Scams
Monday April 3, 2006
Scam job postings, the ones that want you to send money or promise you’ll get rich, are a big problem on work at home job sites. However, bad job postings ... Read More
Are You Concerned About Posting Personal Information Online?
Sunday April 2, 2006
Employers have been known to scour the web for information about job applicants. Are you concerned about a prospective employer finding personal information about you online?
Yes. I'm careful what ... Read More
How to Find a Job
Saturday April 1, 2006
A mom who was helping her son find his first job emailed me asking for advice. She wasn't sure how he could write a resume when he didn't have ... Read More