Since I talked last time about temporary employment agencies, I’d like to round out the conversation this time by discussing their close relative: the recruiting agency, or as they are better known – headhunters. Let me state right up front that a good headhunter can indeed find a good job for you faster than you…
Day after day you go to your cubicle, typing away on your computer hating the work. If you wake up every morning dreading the day to come, it might be time to switch up your career. But don’t let the slow economy get you down; although previous years have shown struggles for the job market,…
I’d like to talk a bit this time about temporary employment agencies. I’ve always been puzzled by how few people who are out of work use them, whereas as a hiring manager I love temporary agencies. Case in point. The son of a good friend of mine has been – unsuccessfully – looking for a…
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…