Despite the seemingly inexhaustible amount of information pertaining to the do’s and don’t of an interview, it seems like prospective employees either don’t bother doing their research or just plain forget about the basic common courtesies that could be the difference between employment and yet another rejection. Regardless of how qualified you think you are,…
Baby boomers in the United States are facing the age of retirement. The so-called ‘golden age’ is supposed to be a time of reflection, a period of time to look back over your life with fond memories. Sadly, the recent pension crisis has ensured that a large number of elderly citizens are no longer able…
Job boards are generally free to use for those who are looking for a job, but for those who are looking to post an employment opportunity on a job board there is almost always going to be a job board posting fee. The fee you might expect to pay to post a job opening for…
No matter how much you may try to keep to yourself while at work, you are bound to find yourself smack in the middle of an office confrontation at some point or another. An office confrontation can lead to a lot of undue stress and anxiety and, in the end, result in your work performance…
Craigslist has fast become the source online where people go to find just about anything they are after and this now goes for jobs as well since Craigslist has a great deal of job postings on their job board. These jobs are free to view by anyone who is looking and makes for a great…
In the world of job seeking websites, there is one company that is beginning to really catch on; Indeed.com. Indeed.com allows anyone who is looking for a job, in many countries, to be able to use their services to search for free. One really cool feature about Indeed.com is that as soon as you log…
When it comes to getting a job everyone can use as much help as they can get and there are now many valuable online resources, such as CareerBuilder, to help you get where you want to be. CareerBuilder is a site that lets both job seekers and employers looking to hire employees come together for…
Today, Monster.com is one of the biggest players in the job board industry. It boasts of thousands of jobs in different categories. Your search can be filtered based on different categories including posting date, company, city/state, keywords, degree, and years of work experience. Job seeks can also improve their chances of getting hired by posting…
Were you laid off? Made redundant? Displaced? Outsourced? It doesn’t matter what they call it – the main worry now is – You are Unemployed. Most people who just recently lost their jobs or couldn’t find a job go through phases of anger, grief, frustration, and hopelessness. Losing a job means changing the lifestyle you’ve…
The most important work that goes into composing an effective resume comes before sitting down to write anything. One must know with exactness the job being sought. In some ears this might sound like a point too obvious to mention, but it is one Wizdom, Inc. career counselor Jane Goodman finds herself emphasizing over and…
If you are new to the job market or you are ready to make a long term career decision you may be wondering how to go about doing so. Choosing a career to get into is more than just choosing one that pays good money. While money is certainly important, you need to realize that…
There is little doubt that your best chance at getting a job lies within the job interview. Yes, your resume can dazzle a potential employer, but you then have to follow up that dazzle by nailing the interview. If you go about your interview a certain way, you can almost assure this is done. First…