We live in a much more public world today, thanks to the Internet, and there are many more landmines that job applicants can step on. One of the biggest ones is the easy availability and wide use of social media sites. I’d like to specifically talk about the two that hiring managers most commonly use…
The recent recession has caused difficulty for countless people, and job losses have forced many people out of their homes and out of the life they love. When thinking about recessions, however, is important to note that not all fields of work suffer in the same manner, and there are some jobs that are essentially…
Have you been sending out tons of resumes and getting few, if any, interviews? While there could be a variety of reasons, one in particular stands out to me recently as a result of assisting other hiring managers in my organization with screening resumes and interviewing applicants for a variety of openings. As I’ve been…
Job hunting has certainly become more difficult in recent years. Advanced degrees no longer guarantee a great job and prospective hires are putting in longer hours to prepare for interviews. Here are five tips to ensure you’re at the head of the pack. 1. Update Your Resume Whether applying to an entry-level position or…
One area that many job seekers tend to overlook is the public sector. I’ve spent about two thirds of my career as a hiring manager in the private sector and one third in the public sector, so I consider myself qualified to comment on this. Government organizations have several advantages to consider. They are usually…
Job search tax deductions are something that can help take the sting out of the tough times you may be facing just a bit. While it isn’t as good as being employed, at least you know that you can get certain tax breaks for your efforts. Even if you were lucky enough to get a…
When you’re looking for a job, there are a lot of ways to go about deciding upon your next career. You might be looking for your very first job after graduating college. When you’ve just earned your degree, there can be a huge feeling of potential while you try to figure out what you’re going…
Do you have a few people in your life who seem to have absolutely fabulous one-of-a-kind jobs, but when you look at a job search engine such as Monster or Career Builder, for some reason, you never seem to find them posted? Indeed, one of the hardest things about landing a great job is figuring…
Before we get too far into 2013, I want to briefly go over a few key points to fine tune and make sure your job search is focused and on track. Here are some areas to which you should pay particular attention. Your Resume Make sure your resume is up to date with your latest…
An acquaintance of mine who is job searching recently asked me for some advice on an interesting – and disturbing – incident that occurred when applying to a particular company. A couple of weeks after sending in his resume and application, he received a standard form letter advising that he was not eligible at this…
2013 is poised to be a breakthrough year in the job market. With the fiscal cliff behind us and the recession abating there are tons of encouraging signs. Large corporations are beginning to hire again, and even small-to-mid-sized businesses are starting to replenish their ranks. If you aren’t particularly enamored with any career choice, but…
A casual friend of mine was complaining to me a few days ago that he was sending out a large number of resumes, applying for various jobs, and was frustrated that he was receiving no responses. He’s sent out over 100 resumes in the past couple of months with zero results. That’s right, zero. Nada….