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…
When it comes to getting a job, the name of the game is cover letter and resume distribution. When you think about a fast an efficient way to do this, the first thing that should pop into your mind is e-mail. Not only is e-mailing fast and effective, but it is also able to be…
Whether you are currently unemployed or employed, if you are on the job hunt you need to be sure that your resume is up to the challenge. Many people will use a resume that they have not dusted off in years when attempting to find a job and this is a mistake that can end…
Job fairs are a great place to go when you are seeking employment, but many people just go to these job fairs and simply think that a job will fall into their laps. This however, is the wrong approach to take when attending a job fair and there are certain things that you can do…
Keywords can be used to help you find jobs, as well as to help prospective employers and headhunters find you. Here’s how. Finding a job right now is difficult, what with all the current competition. Your resume may land in a pile with dozens of other jobseekers’, which seriously detracts from your likelihood of getting…
Sometimes finding a new job is really more about who you know and not so much what you know. Using your own personal network of friends and business colleagues is a great way to land a new job, but is also a method that is not commonly used. Don’t make that mistake, use what you’ve…
Everyone’s looking for work these days it seems and with all the ways to go about it, newspaper ads, local ads, the Internet, it can be an overwhelming task deciding which is the best way to go about it. Herein I will list for you the top rated online job search websites as well as…