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…
Your resume is the most powerful weapon in the war of job hunting, so you have to be sure that it is as strong as can be. What many people do with their resume is that they ‘embellish’ the facts just a bit. Call it what you will, it is flat out lying and it…
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…
We can all admit no one like to be fired and no one likes to fire someone. It seems to be a lose-lose situation for both parties, especially the employee. In today’s economy, statistics have shown that more than 16 million employees have been fired or let go in this year alone. This is an…
We have all been there before. You are sitting in an interview for your ideal job and things are going well. Just when you begin to feel comfortable, the hiring personnel ask you one of the hardest interview questions known to man. You begin to fumble your words, sweat and all signs of being collected…
Bill Gates has stated that the best strategy Microsoft has, to get the company to the level of success it has reached, is to hire “smart” employees. It’s obvious, every business owner wants good and smart employees, but it’s not always what happens. Before you consider hiring an employee, even posting a job opportunity, you…
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…
Your cover letter is an important piece to the job finding puzzle and if not written properly you can really cost yourself an amazing employment opportunity or two. There are many myths floating around about cover letters and while some are of less importance than others, there are three in particular that should be looked…
Starting a new job is exciting, but it’s also loaded with potential landmines. These tips will ensure you come across as professional from the very first day: • Be discreet. It’s good to disclose a little about yourself so your new co-workers and supervisor get to know you, but there’s a fine line between sharing…
When visiting websites, especially blogs, you may have begun to notice words of varying sizes in a display off in the margin. Known as a tag cloud, or word cloud, these are visual depictions of the word content of a site. Basically, they visually summarize the main theme of a website; the more a particular…