12/22/01 - The Next Step
I have heard from many people who are getting to the point of desperation - unemployment is running out, money is running out, there aren't even many jobs to apply to.  What to do next, is the question of the season.

12/15/01 - Job Search Resolutions
Even though we usually focus on resolutions at the start of a New Year, it's always an appropriate time to consider resolutions that can be integrated into your job search.

12/09/01 - Guide Picks: Letters for Job Seekers
Writing job search letters is hard, even for people with lots of practice. It's often helpful to review sample cover letters, networking letters, follow-up letters, thank you letters, and other job search correspondence. Here's a selection of books that provide a variety of samples, along with guidelines for successful employment-related letter writing.

12/02/01 - Dressing for Success
Dress your best for an interview, regardless of the dress code at the organization. If you're in doubt about what to wear, it is best to err on the side of conservatism.

12/01/01 - Guide Picks: Interview Attire
From suits to socks - everything you need to project a tip-to-toe professional image.

11/20/01 - Guide Picks: Portfolios and Briefcases
Nothing makes as much of a good impression as a good quality portfolio or briefcase. A portfolio is ideal for carrying extra copies of your resume, a notepad for taking notes during your interviews, and a pen.

11/18/01 - College Job Market Alert
What are the implications of the downturn in the economy for college seniors looking to access the job market after graduation? How should seniors prepare to make the smoothest possible transition?

11/11/01 - How to Choose a Resume Writing Service
Need help with your resume? Guest Author Madeline Miller explains how to choose a resume writing service.

11/04/01 - Interview Etiquette - Meals, Manners and Interview Tips
Interviews are often stressful - even for job seekers who have interviewed many times.  Interviewing can be even more stressful when you are expected to eat and talk at the same time.  Here's how to survive a lunch or dinner interview.

11/02/01 - Guide Picks: Planners and Organizers
Use an appointment book to keep track of interviews and follow-up email messages and phone calls you'll need to make.

10/30/01 - Product Review: The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Adventures
Interested in an international adventure, a summer job, an internship or another short-term experience? This book has thousands of opportunities and is an excellent resource for anyone seeking a short-term work experience.

10/21/01 - Guide Picks: Career Books
There are almost too many books which offer career guidance for job seekers.  It's hard to know which books are most useful for those seeking employment.  Here are some that have been reviewed by your Job Searching Guide and are among my personal favorites. 

10/14/01 - Toolkit for Professional Job Searching
Before you seek employment make sure you have the appropriate tools for a professional and business-like job search.

10/02/01 - New York City Hard Hit
New York employment has been hard hit by the September 11 attacks.  More than half a million private sector jobs were affected by the attack on the World Trade Center.

09/29/01 - The Layoff List
The list of companies cutting jobs is growing at a fast pace.  If you're seeking employment, these layoff lists are worth considering as you target companies for your job search.  

09/16/01 - In Memoriam: The American Workplace
America and America's workplace will be never be the same. As we search for hope among the ashes and grieve for those who were lost and for those who loved them, there are some signs that, though changed forever and sorely scathed, we will survive. 

09/10/01 - Sharp Rise in Unemployment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reports a sharp increase in the unemployment rate for August.

09/09/01 - Go for the Gold - Olympic Jobs
Working, or volunteering, at the upcoming Salt Lake City Olympic Games can be the opportunity of the lifetime.

08/26/01 - Job Search Tips from the Experts
Tried and true advice on how to maximize your potential to land that "special job" from top experts in the field of employment.

08/12/01 - Getting Help
Need help with your job search?  Here's how job seekers can find free, or inexpensive, resources in their geographic areas.

08/05/01 - Finding an Internship
An internship is a great way for recent grads and career changers, as well as for students, to test the water in a variety of career fields, to gain "real-life" experience, and a way to decide on - or opt out - of a particular vocation.

07/21/01 - Government Jobs for Students
U.S. Government internships, co-ops, summer employment, volunteer opportunities and permanent part-time or full-time positions.

07/14/01 - So... You Want to Be a Star?
Do you want to see your name in lights? Consider an entertainment industry career in front of the camera, on the stage, or behind the scenes. 

07/07/01 - Ready, Set, Go!
Sometimes, it happens by choice.  Sometimes, you don't have an option.  In either case, it's important to be prepared to change jobs - because you never know when it might happen to you. 

07/01/01 - Foreign Service Exam
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 career as a diplomat, the first step is to take the Foreign Service Exam.

06/24/01 - Salary Requirements
Many job postings ask you to include your salary history or your salary requirements when applying for the position. Should you, or shouldn't you, include it?

06/17/01 - New York, New York
From the Big Apple to Niagara Falls, from the beaches of Long Island to the peaks of the Adirondacks - New York has a job for you.

06/03/01 - The Job of Your Dreams
Even dream jobs can be hard work, but, it does make life much easier when you are doing something you love.  Take a look at the jobs people dream about and discover how to find your dream job. 

06/01/01 - Summer Camp Jobs
With only a few weeks until children begin packing their bags and leaving for summer camp, you might think that you've missed the boat for a job at a camp this summer. Think again! If you are willing to move fast you could soon be starting staff training at a camp. 

05/20/01 - Part-Time Jobs
Suggestions and strategies for finding part-time jobs. The best ways to apply, what to bring, and how to prepare for an on-the-spot interview.

05/06/01 - Work at Home Jobs
How to find "real" work-at-home jobs. Plus work-from-home advice, information, and how to avoid scams. 

04/30/01 - Equine Jobs
Interested in working with horses? There are a variety of career options for horse-lovers.

04/15/01 - Pink Slip? What Next?
How to handle a lay-off, including benefits and unemployment information, and how to get on the fast-track to a new job.

04/08/01 - Resume and Cover Letter Guide
Guide to writing effective resumes and cover letters, including worksheets, resume samples, cover letters samples, skills lists, content, appearance, and proofreading checklist.

04/01/01 - Employment Services
Job fairs, jobs databases, jobs, career resources, unemployment information, training, and more career-related assistance from the Department of Labor.

03/25/01 - Entry-Level Jobs
Are you getting ready to graduate from college, are you a recent grad ready to settle into that first serious job, or are you considering a mid-life career change? Do you need help in getting started?

03/11/01 - Thank You By Email
Sending email thank you letters after an interview - who to thank, what to write and how to write it, plus samples. 

03/04/01 - Writing Effective Cover Letters
Writing, formatting, and editing cover letters including samples and tips for creating effective cover letters. 

02/18/01 - Women and Work - Then and Now
How far have women come in the workplace?  We're making progress, but, it has taken years to even get close to that glass ceiling. I thought it would be interesting to take a look back in time to how far we have - and haven't - come.

02/11/01 - Hurt or Sick? Workers' Compensation & Disability
Are you unable to work because of an injury or illness?  If so, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation or disability benefits. 

02/04/01 - Finding a Summer Job
Are you looking for a summer job or internship?  Here's some tips to get help you get going on your search.

01/28/01 - It's Tax Time!
It's the time of year most of us dread - time to start thinking about calculating the income tax you owe and settling up with the IRS. Here's some help especially for job seekers.

01/21/01 - Unemployment
Eligibility requirements, when to file, how to file, benefits, rates, and answers to questions on unemployment compensation.

01/07/01 - Top Jobs
The jobs that are hot, and those that are not, for 2000 and beyond.

01/01/01 - Back to Basics
The start of a new year is a good time to decide to embark on a quest for a new job or to assess where you are in your job search and get back on track.

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