There are so many job search engines available it’s hard to know which ones to pay attention to. Keep in mind there are many more job boards than just the biggies. We all know about Monster, CareerBuilder, and HotJobs. What everyone should know about are some of the niche job boards that are career and…
Many job seekers think that whether they land a new position is a matter of luck: it’s good luck if they’re hired, and it’s bad luck if they’re not. The truth is that what separates successful job hunters from unsuccessful ones often is a question of preparedness, persistence, and hard work. A little common sense…
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…
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…
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…
Once you have a resume, or a few versions of a resume, it’s time to send them out to potential employers. Knowing who and where and how is the tricky part! There are a number of ways to distribute your resume, but here are three of the top spots to get your information to employers….
When you’re searching for jobs, knowing where to apply can be challenging. Sometimes using online job boards or local networking events can seem overwhelming, especially if you have an idea of where you’d like to work. If this is the case, finding companies you’d like to work for is a great first step in resume…
You’ve got a great resume – finally. But now you have to finish your job search by distributing your resume so that employers and recruiters actually see it. Following are some useful resume distribution tips to ensure you get your resume into the hands of the right recruiters and human resource departments. Post your resume…
Finding a new job during a recession can be a difficult undertaking. Employers are reluctant to hire new people when they may be facing layoffs down the road. Whether you are one of the people that may be subject to a lay off, or if you just want to find a different job, posting your…
Job search is a very time-consuming activity and if you can’t easily find an acceptable job, the whole experience gets very frustrating. Sometimes a good position requires more than you can offer, or you are a perfect match for a position but unfortunately, just right now, the company doesn’t seek people with your qualifications. When…
When you feel you are stuck in your career development, one of the first ideas that comes to your mind is that it might be time to change your company and you start looking for greener pastures. However, even in times of economic boom, not to mention the current state of the economic affairs, there…
If you are a job searcher in today’s economy, you are well aware that jobs are scarce and competition is intense. In certain industries, like construction, it is bordering on impossible to find a new job. That’s why you need to look beyond the industry you’ve always worked in, or the industry you want to…