Going on an interview can be stressful, even for job seekers who have gone on many interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to take the time to ... Read More

I got an email the other day from Craig. He had used a reference checking service to run a background check prior to starting a job search. Craig wanted ... Read More

When I read about how women have outpaced men - not only in the number of jobs secured, but also in the number of higher paying jobs, the first ... Read More

In addition to the standard job search tools you need to conduct a professional job search (like a professional email address and voicemail), there are new tools, and new features ... Read More

When conducting a local job search, it's important to focus your search criteria on the specific location where you want to work. Make sure you list the city and state ... Read More

SimplyHired has a new widget that will help MySpace users who are interested in finding a new job. The widget (developed with Fox Interactive Media’s SpringWidgets platform) enables job ... Read More

Is taking the time to write a targeted cover letter that specifically addresses how your qualifications match the position you are applying for worth it? I've spoken to several people who ... Read More

Information on reference and recommendation letters, sample recommendation letters and reference lists, how to ask for a reference, and how to use references. There is also information on what reference ... Read More

Are you looking to find a ski resort job this winter? If so, it's not too late - many resorts still have short-term openings for the rest of the season. ... Read More

Jobster (which also announced a new partnership with Facebook this week), has a new look and lots of new features. CEO Jason Goldberg announced this week that Jobster would ... Read More

I keep mentioning that you should expand your job search and look at all the sites where you might find job listings, because you never know where you will find ... Read More

CareerBuilder's chimps, the stars of CareerBuilder's Super Bowl ads for the last two years, have been given a pink slip. Maybe that's not such a bad thing, given the ... Read More