The Best Way to Say Thank You After a Job Interview
Tuesday July 31, 2012
Job Interview Thank You Cards
Tuesday July 31, 2012
Taking the time to send a thank you card after a job interview or to someone who has helped you job search or written you a recommendation not only shows ... Read More
Job Searching in a Tough Job Market
Monday July 30, 2012
This is still a really tough job market and if you've sent out hundreds of resumes like Greg, Jasko, and the other job seekers who have shared their stories with ... Read More
Phone Interview Etiquette
Monday July 30, 2012
A phone interview sounds easy, doesn't it? You don't have to get dressed in your best interview attire, travel to a company's office, or interview one-on-one with a hiring manager. ... Read More
Writing Cover Letters for Unadvertised Jobs
Monday July 30, 2012
Do you have a company that you'd love to work for that hasn't advertised job openings? Whether you have heard through the grapevine that a company is hiring or ... Read More
Video Job Interviews With Skype
Sunday July 29, 2012
To save on interviewing costs, companies are turning to their computers instead of phones and offices to conduct job interviews, including using programs like Skype to conduct long-distance or even ... Read More
How to Calculate Unemployment Benefits
Sunday July 29, 2012
With all the changes in unemployment benefits this year, it can be hard to figure out how much unemployment compensation you are entitled to receive. In most cases it will ... Read More
What To Do When Unemployment Runs Out
Sunday July 29, 2012
What can you do if your unemployment checks have run out, are about to run out, or, if you can't get by on unemployment benefits, which typically aren't enough to ... Read More
Sample Resignation Letters
Saturday July 28, 2012
Are you ready to leave your job? It's a good idea to formalize your departure by providing your manager with a formal resignation letter. That way, you will confirm your ... Read More
Apps for Job Seekers
Friday July 27, 2012
I love my iPhone. I never go anywhere without it and I'm not quite sure how I functioned before I got it. I use it for email, the web, Twitter, ... Read More
Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012
Thursday July 26, 2012
The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have introduced the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012. If passed, the legislation would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour ... Read More
Job Application Letter Guidelines
Thursday July 26, 2012
When you are writing letters to apply for jobs it's important that your letter of application includes all the information the employer needs to make a decision on interviewing you.
It's also ... Read More
Veteran Job Search Tips
Thursday July 26, 2012
In addition to using the Veterans Job Bank, which provides job listings specifically targeted to veterans and allows veterans to search for jobs by their military occupation specialty or code (MOS/MOC), there are more ... Read More
Indeed.com Tops the Charts
Thursday July 26, 2012
Indeed.com is always on my list of favorite job sites. Indeed is also ranked as the top jobs site with more than 70 million unique visitors and 1.5 billion job searches ... Read More
Top 10 Best Jobs 2012
Wednesday July 25, 2012
CareerCast has released its annual best jobs survey and, for 2012, software engineer tops the list of best jobs.
"Software engineers are the rock stars of today's working world, and even computer ... Read More
How to Job Search on LinkedIn
Wednesday July 25, 2012
LinkedIn is the top site for professional networking. Everyone who is job searching or building their career should have a presence on LinkedIn.
You don't have to be an experienced professional ... Read More
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fairs
Wednesday July 25, 2012
Hiring Our Heroes was launched by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's National Chamber Foundation to help both veterans and military spouses find employment.
Hiring Our Heroes sponsors job fairs throughout the ... Read More
Best Job Sites 2012
Wednesday July 25, 2012
What are the best job sites to use in 2012? It can be hard to figure that out because there are so many new sites and apps for job searching, ... Read More
Where to Find Job Listings
Wednesday July 25, 2012
There isn't just one best job search site, though there are some really good ones. In fact, what's best for you, might not be a good site for someone else. ... Read More
Interview Outfits for Women
Tuesday July 24, 2012
If you're wondering what to wear to an interview, the most important thing to keep in mind is that you must look professional and polished.
While your interview attire depends on ... Read More
Best Resumes 2012
Tuesday July 24, 2012
What's the best resume to use this year? For 2012, resumes with a profile are the ones that are going to make the best impression. A well written resume profile can show ... Read More
How to Interview for a Job
Monday July 23, 2012
When you are invited by an employer to a job interview, how you handle the interview is important. Every step of the process from greeting your interviewer to following up after ... Read More
Must Have Experience * Low Pay
Monday July 23, 2012
I always take a quick look at my local newspaper's help wanted ads to get an idea of how many companies are advertising job openings.
This morning, the ad at the top ... Read More
Don't Get Caught Job Searching at Work
Monday July 23, 2012
I've heard from more than a few job seekers who were in a panic after inadvertently emailing their resume to their boss, instead of a prospective employer - ouch! The ... Read More
Cheap Jobs
Monday July 23, 2012
Preparing for an Interview
Sunday July 22, 2012
Do you have an interview coming up? Preparing for a job interview is almost as important as the job interview itself. That's because if you don't take the time to ... Read More
Campaign To Raise Minimum Wage
Sunday July 22, 2012
There hasn't been an increase in the federal minimum wage in three years. The last increase, to $7.25/hour, was in 2009. Some states do pay more than that, but they ... Read More
How to Apply for Jobs Online
Saturday July 21, 2012
Before you start applying for jobs online it's important to prepare to complete online job applications and to gather all the information you'll need to apply.
In order to apply for ... Read More
How to Dress for an Interview at a Startup
Saturday July 21, 2012
As online companies and other innovative startups start to grow, a new definition of business attire has sprung forth: startup casual.
Startup casual is a touch less dressy than traditional business ... Read More
Employment Background Checks
Thursday July 19, 2012
What do employers want to know before they hire you? You might be surprised at how much they want to know and how much they check. Employment background checks are being conducted ... Read More
What to Do After a Job Interview
Thursday July 19, 2012
You have just finished up a phone interview or an in-person interview at a company you would love to work for. What should do you next? Don't wait for an ... Read More
Types of Cover Letters With Examples
Wednesday July 18, 2012
There are quite a few different types of cover letters you can use for employment purposes, including general cover letters, application letters, inquiry letters, referral cover letters, and prospecting letters.
Be ... Read More
Sending a Thank You Letter After an Interview
Wednesday July 18, 2012
It doesn't take much time to send a thank you note or thank you email message after an in-person job interview or a phone interview. Regardless of how you interview, sending ... Read More
How to Explain an Employment Gap
Wednesday July 18, 2012
Many of us take time off, for one reason or another, from working. Sometimes, it's by choice. In other cases, it can take time to find a new job. What ... Read More
Interview Questions About Strengths and Weaknesses
Tuesday July 17, 2012
One of the most common interview questions is "What is your greatest weakness?" and another is "What is your greatest strength?"
In both cases, the hiring manager is trying determine what ... Read More
How Do Employers Recruit Employees?
Monday July 16, 2012
How do companies recruit employees? If you're new to job searching or haven't had to look for a job in a while, you may be surprised at all the different ... Read More
Technical Interview Questions
Saturday July 14, 2012
When you are interviewing for a tech job, the interview questions you will be asked will be more focused than for many other jobs. You'll be asked about your education, certifications, ... Read More
How To Negotiate Salary
Thursday July 12, 2012
Have you been offered a new job or a promotion? If so, what's the best way to conduct salary negotiations? How can you ask for a higher starting salary or ... Read More
Job Interview Travel Expenses
Thursday July 12, 2012
Will an employer pay your expenses when you have to travel to get to a job interview? The answer is that it depends. It depends on the company, the job ... Read More
Employment Guide
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Do you need to get started on a job search or do you want to quit your job, but aren't sure of the right way to go about it? Do ... Read More
Now Hiring for All Positions
Tuesday July 10, 2012
I'm seeing more and more companies hiring for many open jobs. How can you find companies that are hiring? Here are tips to find job listings fast.
One of the quickest ... Read More
What To Do When You're Fired
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Getting fired is painful. It hurts when it's a layoff - and there isn't a day lately where I don't hear about another company letting workers go. It hurts even ... Read More
Social Recruiting 2012
Monday July 9, 2012
Jobvite, the recruiting platform for the social web, has released the results of its 2012 Social Recruiting Survey.
The survey reports that social recruiting continues to grow among U.S. companies with ... Read More
Interview Mistakes
Monday July 9, 2012
The interview mistakes shared by our site visitors could make up more than one Top 10 Interview Mistakes list. Some are embarrassing, some are funny, and others are things that could ... Read More
How to Write a Resume
Sunday July 8, 2012
One of the hardest parts of job searching, especially when you're just starting out, is figuring out how to write a resume.
It's important to take the time to create a ... Read More
How Often Do You Receive Rejection Letters?
Sunday July 8, 2012
Top Tech Jobs
Sunday July 8, 2012
Dice, the top site for tech jobs, has a new report out on the positions that are hardest for companies to fill. With some of the jobs, like mobile developers, ... Read More
Mixing Business With Pleasure
Saturday July 7, 2012
This is the time of year for graduation parties and other gatherings and these type of events can be a great opportunity for networking and meeting new people who can ... Read More
Funny Interview Mistakes
Friday July 6, 2012
Some of the interview mistakes shared by our site visitors are funny - at least they are funny if it wasn't you who made them or if you've gotten over ... Read More
No More Extended Unemployment Benefits
Friday July 6, 2012
Despite the continued high unemployment rate, unless another unemployment extension is passed for 2013 anyone who files for unemployment starting in July 2012 will not be eligible for anything more than state ... Read More
Job Interview Questions and Answers
Friday July 6, 2012
Job interviews can be stressful, even if you have gone on lots of them. The best way to interview as painlessly as possible is to take some time to review ... Read More
What Not to Ask an Employer
Thursday July 5, 2012
One of the questions you will most likely be asked during an interview is "Do you have any questions for me?" There are some questions that are appropriate to ask.
On ... Read More
Organizing Your Job Search
Thursday July 5, 2012
I'm a list person. I have more than a few "to do" lists and probably too many Post-it Note reminders and Sticky Notes on my computer.
It might be easier, some ... Read More
Interview Questions Listed by Job
Wednesday July 4, 2012
When you are preparing for a job interview, it can be really helpful to take a look at the type of questions you'll be asked that specifically relate to the ... Read More
Cover Letters, Pantyhose and More Job Search Dilemmas
Wednesday July 4, 2012
Samantha says "When I interview potential employees, my first impression is what I see. If you dress sloppily, your chances of being hired have dropped to less than 1%. This ... Read More
How to Go Online and Get Fired
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Even though there are lots of people who think that what you post online is your business - not the business of your employer, your boss, a hiring manager, a ... Read More
Taking Your Job Search on Vacation
Tuesday July 3, 2012
It's summer vacation season and there's a school of thought that says that you shouldn't take your job search with you on vacation. Instead, you should use your vacation as a time ... Read More
How to Delete an Online Resume
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Did you post your resume everywhere online that you could think of when you were job searching? Have you found a new job and don't want your resume showing up ... Read More
How to Protect Your Online Privacy
Monday July 2, 2012
How can you protect your online privacy when you're job searching? First of all, you need to be careful, really careful about what information you give out online and who you ... Read More
Part Time Job Search Tips
Sunday July 1, 2012
Applying for a part-time job isn't quite as complicated as applying for a full-time position. You can often apply online or in-person and you may get an on-the-spot job interview.
That said, ... Read More
Get a Free Job Search Guidebook
Sunday July 1, 2012
Thanks to a special promotion, I am able to give away free copies of my Job Search Guidebook eBook through Tuesday evening only (July 1 - July 3). I figured anyone dedicated enough ... Read More