Tips for Passive Job Seekers
Monday December 31, 2012
I've had several conversations this week with people who should be passive job seekers, but haven't quite gotten there yet.
Their jobs are okay, but not terrific. They aren't as motivated ... Read More
New Year? New Career?
Monday December 31, 2012
Looking for advice and help to make this New Year your best year - ever? There is something about a new year - a new beginning - so new goals ... Read More
Revamp Your Resume
Sunday December 30, 2012
This is a good time of year, and you should do it at least annually, to check and revamp your resume.
It's important to take the time to write a resume that ... Read More
Should You Wear Pantyhose to a Job Interview?
Sunday December 30, 2012
I've been in the midst of a continuing conversation about whether you should - or shouldn't - wear pantyhose to a job interview.
This could be a generational issue, especially since many ... Read More
You've Lied on Your Resume - Now What?
Sunday December 30, 2012
The panicked email I received the other day, and it's not the first one, said "Accidentally, on purpose, I had listed false dates for my last job on my resume. Now ... Read More
How to Keep Your Seasonal Job
Saturday December 29, 2012
Companies that hire seasonal workers often give priority to returning workers, both for full-time positions and for jobs the next year. I know some people who have had the same ... Read More
Best Interview Answers
Friday December 28, 2012
I'm always thrilled when I get email from job seekers (who now have job offers) thanking me for the interview questions and answers I have listed. They mention that the ... Read More
Too Old to Get Hired?
Friday December 28, 2012
How old is too old when it comes to getting hired? You might be surprised at what some employers consider old. In some cases, job seekers are in their fifties ... Read More
Are You Going to Have Leftover Vacation?
Thursday December 27, 2012
2013 Hiring Forecast
Thursday December 27, 2012
CareerBuilder's annual hiring forecast reports that hiring will be up slightly in 2013, with 26% of hiring managers planning to add full-time, permanent employees, up 3% over 2012.
"More than 60 ... Read More
Free Call-In Job Search Advice
Wednesday December 26, 2012
The 27th Annual Job Search Advice Call-In: Here's an opportunity for anyone who is looking for a job, whether they are unemployed, wanting to switch jobs or re-entering the job ... Read More
How to Use LinkedIn
Wednesday December 26, 2012
LinkedIn is a directory of people and companies. Individuals and companies use LinkedIn for networking, job searching, hiring, company research, and connecting with affiliates, including alumni, industry, and a variety of ... Read More
Happy Holidays to All
Tuesday December 25, 2012
This has been a tough year for job searching, even though there are signs that the job market is picking up as we head into 2013.
My heart, especially this holiday ... Read More
The Best Holiday Gift of All
Monday December 24, 2012
If you're job searching, one of the best holiday gifts of all would be a new job. I've been hearing more job search success stories lately, including Becky, who after ... Read More
Santa's Resume
Monday December 24, 2012
Everyone should have an up-to-date resume. It's important to have resume that's ready to go even you aren't actively job search. You never know when you might need it for job searching if you lose your ... Read More
Resume and Cover Letter Mistakes
Saturday December 22, 2012
Sometimes, it's the little things that can cost a job seeker an interview. A typo or a grammatical error in a cover letter or a resume can be enough to ... Read More
Selling Christmas Trees
Friday December 21, 2012
Brent's first job was selling Christmas trees. He says "Earning tips was fun - hustling to get to the next customer and their vying for their tip became a competitive ... Read More
Holiday Season Job Searching Tips
Thursday December 20, 2012
If your plan is to put your job search on hold until the holidays are over, think again. The holidays are actually a great time to hunt for a new job. ... Read More
Send a Holiday Thank You Card
Wednesday December 19, 2012
My daughter came home from college yesterday and she spent some time last night sending thank you notes to her professors, her internship supervisor and her boss. Not only did ... Read More
Dear Santa: All I Want for Christmas
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Last year, Congress went down to the wire before extending federal unemployment compensation leaving millions of people wondering whether they would continue to receive benefits.
I had hoped this year would be different ... Read More
Goodbye Letters: A - Z List
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Are you leaving your job or saying goodbye to someone who is leaving theirs? Use your goodbye letter or email message as an opportunity to update your contacts, to congratulate ... Read More
Behavioral Job Interview Questions
Tuesday December 18, 2012
Behavioral interviews are based on learning how an interviewee acted in specific employment-related situations. The logic is that past behavior will predict future performance.
When you're asked behavioral interview questions you'll be expected ... Read More
Use the Holidays Boost Your Career
Monday December 17, 2012
Even though the holiday season is typically a time when hiring slows down, you can, at best, use the holiday season to boost your career or, at least, avoid holiday ... Read More
Top 10 Excuses for Calling in Sick
Monday December 17, 2012
Don't feel like going to work? There are lots of excuses employees use when they call in sick or otherwise take a day off from work. Some of the excuses ... Read More
Holiday Season Networking
Monday December 17, 2012
There's a lot going on during the holiday season and, when you're job searching, all the mixing and mingling is an ideal opportunity for networking. If you are attending a holiday gathering ... Read More
Would You Quit Without Notice?
Sunday December 16, 2012
I've spoken to a couple of people who quit their job without providing two weeks notice and weren't sure about the repercussions. With the first one, it shouldn't make much ... Read More
Holiday Party Networking
Saturday December 15, 2012
The holiday season provides a perfect opportunity for job search networking. Even if you're out of work and out of holiday cheer, it's important not to miss out on any ... Read More
Top 10 Tips for Semester Break Job Hunting
Friday December 14, 2012
It's a challenge for college students to devote the time needed to conduct an effective job search during the semester while they are preoccupied with academics, athletics, co-curricular activities, volunteer ... Read More
Great Resume Examples
Thursday December 13, 2012
Are you having a tough time getting your resume to look good? It isn't always the easiest thing to do, especially when you want to make yours perfect enough to ... Read More
How to Write a Cover Letter
Thursday December 13, 2012
Do you need help writing a cover letter? If you're not sure what to write or how to format your cover letter, here's information on how to write a cover ... Read More
Passive Job Search Tips
Wednesday December 12, 2012
Do you love your job? Don't want to even think about looking for a new position? Even if you're lucky enough to have a job you wouldn't ever consider quitting, ... Read More
New Year's Day 2013 Holiday
Wednesday December 12, 2012
This year, the official New Year's Day holiday will be Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
Private sector employers may give employees a paid holiday from work on New Year's Day and/or New Year's ... Read More
New Year's Holiday Pay
Wednesday December 12, 2012
This year, official New Year's Day holiday will be Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
Private sector employers may provide a paid holiday if the company is closed for the holiday and/or for New ... Read More
Best Companies to Work For 2013
Wednesday December 12, 2012
Glassdoor, the jobs and career community, has announced the winners of the 2013 Employees' Choice Awards. The list includes the Top 50 Best Places to Work 2013 based on the ... Read More
Christmas Holiday Pay
Wednesday December 12, 2012
The official holiday for Christmas Day is Tuesday, December 25. If you work for a company that closes for Christmas Day and/or Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, for the holiday your employer is not required ... Read More
Unemployment Extended Benefit Options
Tuesday December 11, 2012
President Obama and Speaker Boehner are continuing to negotiate a fiscal cliff package which may include an extension of federal unemployment benefits which are scheduled to expire on December 29, 2012 if ... Read More
How to Handle a Meeting With Unemployment
Tuesday December 11, 2012
In some states, unemployed workers may be required to meet with unemployment department representatives for job search and/or re-employment assistance. If you are required to attend a meeting you will ... Read More
Christmas 2012 Holiday
Sunday December 9, 2012
The Federal Government provides employees with nine paid holidays, including Christmas. This year, the official Christmas Day holiday will be Tuesday, December 25.
Private sector employers may provide holiday pay for Christmas ... Read More
Texting With Recruiters
Friday December 7, 2012
Are you prepared for texting to be part of your job search? How about social media and Skype? A recent survey from SuccessFactors (a subsidiary of SAP) reports that 39% ... Read More
Most Common Interview Mistakes
Friday December 7, 2012
What are the most common interview mistakes job applicants make? The mistake candidates make the most, according to an Accountemps survey, is one that's easily avoidable - not knowing about ... Read More
Job Application Supporting Documents
Thursday December 6, 2012
Supporting documents are the documents that may be be required when applying for a job. Supporting documents for a job application may include a resume, a cover letter, ... Read More
What to Do When You're Asked to Resign
Thursday December 6, 2012
When you are not performing at your job or if the company no longer needs you, you may be asked to resign. It can come down, unfortunately, to being asked to ... Read More
10 Things Not to Say In a Job Interview
Wednesday December 5, 2012
There are some things that you should never say in a job interview. Saying something you shouldn't just makes it easier for the interviewer to knock you off the candidate list.
You probably won't ... Read More
Most Common Interview Questions
Wednesday December 5, 2012
One of the smartest things you can do before a job interview is to review answers to the most common interview questions because there is a good chance that you ... Read More
Unemployment Extension News
Wednesday December 5, 2012
There will be no extended unemployment compensation benefits available for 2013 unless Congress reauthorizes the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program which expires on December 29, 2012.
Here's a summary of the changes:
Extended ... Read More
How College Alumni Can Help Your Job Search
Tuesday December 4, 2012
Ask a career expert about the most effective job search strategy and you will universally hear the response - networking. Perhaps the most valuable networking resource for college grads, regardless ... Read More
Top 10 Words Not to Include in Your LinkedIn Profile
Tuesday December 4, 2012
There is plenty of information you should include in your LinkedIn Profile - your education, your work history, your skills, your volunteer experience, your association memberships, recommendations, links to your professional ... Read More
How to Get a Job Fast
Monday December 3, 2012
Looking for a job? It's important to job search as effectively and efficiently as possible so you can get a new job quickly.
Here's advice on how to get a job ... Read More
Speed Networking
Monday December 3, 2012
What's speed networking? Speed networking is like speed dating in a business setting. It evolved from the speed dating model of meeting a lot of people in a short amount ... Read More
Last Minute Holiday Jobs
Sunday December 2, 2012
If you're looking to earn some last minute holiday spending money, it's not too late. Companies are still gearing up to full capacity, and there are a variety of last ... Read More
How to Sign an Email
Sunday December 2, 2012
When you are sending an employment or business related email message it's important to sign your message in a professional manner, just as you would any other correspondence.
It's also important ... Read More
About.com Job Interview Videos
Saturday December 1, 2012
One of the most important parts of job searching is interviewing effectively. Whether you're a teen going on a first interview or an experienced candidate seeking a top level position, ... Read More
Real Work at Home Jobs
Saturday December 1, 2012
I was helping a friend look for a work at home job and it was really hard to find anything that was a real job opportunity with a paycheck.
Not only are real ... Read More
Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume - What's the Difference?
Saturday December 1, 2012
In some cases, depending on the job or the industry, a job seeker will need to write a curriculum vitae (CV) instead of a resume. What is the difference between ... Read More