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…
If you’re in the market for a new job, take a tip from the pros. Everyone who is looking to hire these days wants an employee who will be a bargain for their buck. You need to be multi-talented, willing to work extra hard and do a variety of tasks. Showing that you have done…
When you have gotten laid off and are looking for a new job, your financial responsibilities loom large. If you are like so many other people, you are not prepared for being out of work for very long. If this is you, a few tips can help you expedite your job search so you have…
Job hunting is more competitive than it has been in years. The present economy means that there are countless newly-unemployed people looking for the same jobs you are. Therefore it is more important than ever to know everything you can about job hunting skills. Make sure everyone you know is aware that you are looking…
In this day and age, there are many unconventional places to find a job, with the most popular being Craigslist. Although it doesn’t look like much at first, Craigslist is quickly becoming the hottest place on the internet to find cars, home rentals, roommates, and even jobs. Although younger job seekers may already know this,…
Searching for a job used to mean you had to go buy half dozen newspapers and get your black Sharpie out for a good old circle and x session. Then you had to call places and follow up with going to these places and filling out an application and or drop off your resume. Not…
According to this recent article, if you are looking for a fresh start and are willing to relocate in order to make it happen, Boston comes in as one of the top places to find a job or new career, especially if you work in the medical field. Besides the medical center at Harvard, there…
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