You know that a job interview is going to be your best chance to convince a potential employer that you are the best candidate for a specific job, but you may not know that there are certain times when you should not interview. This goes beyond not interviewing because you think the job will not…
Despite the seemingly inexhaustible amount of information pertaining to the do’s and don’t of an interview, it seems like prospective employees either don’t bother doing their research or just plain forget about the basic common courtesies that could be the difference between employment and yet another rejection. Regardless of how qualified you think you are,…
Baby boomers in the United States are facing the age of retirement. The so-called ‘golden age’ is supposed to be a time of reflection, a period of time to look back over your life with fond memories. Sadly, the recent pension crisis has ensured that a large number of elderly citizens are no longer able…
Job boards are generally free to use for those who are looking for a job, but for those who are looking to post an employment opportunity on a job board there is almost always going to be a job board posting fee. The fee you might expect to pay to post a job opening for…
No matter how much you may try to keep to yourself while at work, you are bound to find yourself smack in the middle of an office confrontation at some point or another. An office confrontation can lead to a lot of undue stress and anxiety and, in the end, result in your work performance…
Were you laid off? Made redundant? Displaced? Outsourced? It doesn’t matter what they call it – the main worry now is – You are Unemployed. Most people who just recently lost their jobs or couldn’t find a job go through phases of anger, grief, frustration, and hopelessness. Losing a job means changing the lifestyle you’ve…
The most important work that goes into composing an effective resume comes before sitting down to write anything. One must know with exactness the job being sought. In some ears this might sound like a point too obvious to mention, but it is one Wizdom, Inc. career counselor Jane Goodman finds herself emphasizing over and…
If you are new to the job market or you are ready to make a long term career decision you may be wondering how to go about doing so. Choosing a career to get into is more than just choosing one that pays good money. While money is certainly important, you need to realize that…
There is little doubt that your best chance at getting a job lies within the job interview. Yes, your resume can dazzle a potential employer, but you then have to follow up that dazzle by nailing the interview. If you go about your interview a certain way, you can almost assure this is done. First…
Life is busy and your job typically makes sure of that, but a new job search website is helping to save those in need of a flexible work schedule lots of time. FlexJobs.com is an online resource that can be used to help anyone find jobs that are, as the name suggests, a lot more…
There are many places to look when you are searching for a job, such as the newspaper and even online job sites, but one place that many people do not seem to ever consider is a company’s actual website. Even many of the largest companies you could think of will allow you the chance to…
The key to getting interviews is having your resume viewed as many times as possible by as many potential employers as possible. One way in which you can help ensure that your resume is viewed a lot is by posting your resume online. This is easy to do and you can either use websites that…