In spite of the hard economic times being experienced all over the globe, universities and colleges and still churning out hordes of graduates into the labor market. And the new graduates, like all the other graduates before them, expect to get jobs, and get them quickly to pay up the loans they probably took to…
In view of the ongoing economic turmoil, it is projected that many employers will inevitably find themselves having to downsize. And in any given organization, there is really no knowing whose job will go and whose job will remain. People who have been involved in these things before will tell you that it is not…
If you’re like many job hunters these days you’re looking for ways to get a leg up on your competition in the job market. One place to start is with the large job search engines and job boards, like CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com. But don’t just rely on endless searches through the countless and sometimes non-descript…
A recruiter’s success is based on finding the right talent to help client companies hire the best person. Knowing how to help recruiters recruit you will go a long way in demonstrating that you are the best candidate! This article presents key tips from executive recruiters Al Chase, David Teten and Michael Robinson on what…
At some point of time in your life you will find yourself in an interview. If you are a highly sought after individual, you may find yourself in several interviews in a very short time frame. Whatever the case may be there are certain rules when you schedule an interview that should be followed for…
Great job! You submitted the application, you got the callback, and you had the interview. Now you just have to wait for a call, right? Wrong! You’re not done yet. You have one more crucial step before sitting back and waiting to hear from a potential employer. Don’t forget to follow-up! Though hand written notes…
Writing a good resume is a huge undertaking. Summarizing your work and educational experience in a way that can market you to potential employees can be daunting. And it can be time consuming! But while you’re taking on the challenge, do it again. Having more than one resume can greatly improve your job hunting prospects,…
It seems like everyone has a Facebook profile, a My Space page, or a Twitter account these days. Most people use these solely for social contact and networking, to keep in touch with friends, family and former colleagues. There are ways to take advantage of these sites when you’re job hunting. Since many jobs, some…
When you’re job hunting you know that giving a good first impression is very important. One way to do this is by custom fitting your cover letters for each job you’re applying for. It’s a great use of your time and a great way to show your prospective employer that you were paying attention to…
Writing a resume can be a daunting task, but it’s an absolute necessity when job searching. A resume shows employers your work history, skills and experience. Here are a few elements to include that can help ease the resume writing process. First, break down the information into sections. To start, you need a section for…
Interviewing is a special skill that takes lots of practice! There are many tips and tricks that can improve your interviewing skills, but one thing to always keep in mind is that the interview, contrary to popular belief, is actually not all about you. A prospective employer wants to know about you, but more importantly,…
So you’ve gotten past the first hurdle and you have an interview. Now you need to prepare, but where do you start? Research! Knowing about the company you’re interviewing with is essential. You need to know more than the company name, logo and general information on their products or services. When researching a potential employer,…