I find there is much confusion, especially among job applicants, about what exactly is the role of Human Resources in the hiring process. A good employment guide should explain this. Many years ago, the Human Resource (HR) department had a more active role in the hiring process and would sometime actually do the hiring for…
Okay, so the worst has happened and – whatever the reason – you lose your job and end up unemployed. What do you do? This can a very traumatic time for anyone. However, the worst thing you can do is sit around and mope about your situation. Well, okay – you may need a day…
Sooner or later during your job search, you will likely have a phone interview, which has both good and bad points. On the good side, you can be much better prepared. You can have your research notes in front of you, the job advertisement, your list of questions to ask, you resume, your answers to…
Looking for a job can be daunting even at the best of times. In truth, no matter how many times you go through it in a lifetime, it often doesn’t seem to get much easier. However, that is only the case if you don’t take the active steps necessary to make it easier. If you…
We all make mistakes. After all, it’s human nature. However, you have to keep these errors from creeping into a job search or else you’ll become one of the dreaded long-term unemployed. Once this happens, you’ll get into a rut that is hard to get out of. To avoid this fate, you have to stop…
Unemployment is decreasing, but there are still a lot of people looking for work. When it is a competitive market, you need to make sure that you are the best applicant that you can be. Employers and interviewers can afford to be picky about who they employ because they have a lot of options. You…
Alright, look at you landing a new job! While the job market has certainly picked up in recent years, that doesn’t mean it feels any easier to get a job, especially a good one that pays well. Before you go out celebrating your new fortune, and hopefully not spending your fortune, there are a few…
Attempting to interpret labor market data can be extremely challenging, as the information published through reports and other mediums can be extremely contradictory. This is showcased in the U.S. market at present, where a recent rise in jobless claims and slow wage growth is being offset by a lowering unemployment rate. So despite challenges, the…
As we enter 2015, the global labor market appears to be in increasingly robust health. While there remain concerns surrounding a lack of permanent employment opportunities, the rate of overall job creation continues to increase as the applications for unemployment benefits declines. This is certainly the case in the U.S., for example, where the applications…
What does the future job market look like for someone just entering the workforce, or those wanting to change careers? CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialist International (EMSI) estimated that the U.S. workforce will grow by 4.4 percent between 2014 and 2017. Here are several job options that are sure to be in demand and make…
A faltering economy can have severe repercussions, one of which is college graduates who can’t find jobs. With mounting student loan debt, they find that the job market in their chosen field isn’t hiring. When graduates can’t find work in more traditional fields, it may be time to look at other job options. Here are…
Looking for a job today can often be a daunting prospect, particularly if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of online job hunting. The following tips will help you organize and execute your job search in the digital age. 1. Perfect Your Resume The first step in any job search is to…