With the unemployment rate hovering around the 10% mark, millions of Americans are looking for work online. The question is: Do online job searches really work? There is no doubt that in theory, looking for work on a social media site positively impacts your chances of getting a job. Tens of thousands of organizations are…
There are many great resources on the internet today and you are at a real advantage over those applying for jobs even just 20 years ago. From writing your resume, applying for jobs, or even deciding what career to go into, look to the internet for help. Here are just a sampling of great resources…
There are a variety of reasons that you might be looking for summer jobs. If you don’t take a moment to think about what you can gain from picking up a short term job, then you might end up losing out in the end. There are a number of different reasons that people choose one…
In today’s world of everything high tech, you probably tackle looking for a job much in the same way that you look for anything else; online. As great as this method is, there is an old standby method that has stood the test of time and if implemented can greatly increase your chances of finding…
Any time find yourself in the position of looking for a new job, you should explore all your options. That means looking at the resources that you already have at your fingertips and may not even realize. Everyone, whether they think so or not, has an inner circle which should be utilized first when on…
Job fairs are a wonderful place to look when you are trying to find a new job, but only if you avoid making some easy mistakes. There will many people at any job fair you attend and they will all be looking to one-up you, so you need to be sure that you do everything…
A lot of people who are looking for a job in a specific trade neglect a great resource that can be used in order to help with their search; trade magazines. Trade magazines are available for all sorts of job sectors and as well as being filled with many of the latest and greatest news…
When you get a job offer the first thing that you will naturally look at is how much money you will earn. While that is certainly important, as everyone needs money to survive, there are a number of other factors that you should consider before you take any new job position. Here are some things…
When you are job hunting you will want to keep track of all your expenses that you rack up. Why? Many of the expenses associated with your job hunt may in fact be tax deductable and if you can save a little money in April when Uncle Sam comes knocking, why wouldn’t you? While not…
You know when your mom said to think positive and good things would happen? Well the same holds true when you are searching for a job. Thinking positive and having a good attitude is the single most important thing you can do for yourself when attempting to find a job. The reason is simple; whatever…
Before there was the internet and the many job posting websites that exist today, a person had to actually go out and make things happen when they were searching for a job. This ‘old fashion’ way of thinking is known as hitting the pavement and although it may be an antiquated method, it is still…
Finding a new job is always a challenge and this challenge can be even greater if you are currently working. While you never want to use company time to search for a new job, there are ways to effectively look for a job without having to quit your current job. The first thing to do…