Interview Tips for the Job Seeker
The first impression you get to make is with your resume, but what may put you over the top is the way in which you interview. I asked around, collecting some insight from people who have been on both sides of the interview process, and received the following collection of tips. More ...
Job Hunting For Those Desperately Seeking a Job
Did you ever have a friend who simply could NOT get a job no matter what? And the more desperate your friend got, the faster he was rejected. It seemed like potential employers could smell your friend's desperation. More ...
Resume Success Factors - What Exactly Is A Resume Anyway?
You know you're good... real good. The problem, though, is that you are struggling to demonstrate just how good you are on paper. Ah... the resume. If you've ever written one you know what a challenging task it can be. More ...
Why Companies Hire Only People Who Already Have a Job
One thing that's keeping the unemployment rate high today is that companies want to hire only people who already have a job. Why do many companies only want to hire people who already have a job, and how do you overcome that bias? More ...
What to Do After Job Termination
Dealing with a job termination doesn't have to be your fault; you may have exhibited a personality clash with your supervisor or manager. Sometimes, you simply made a mistake that was large enough to cause the termination. Whatever the act or circumstances, there are plenty of things to consider once you lose your job. More ...
Bad Economy Job Finding Misconceptions
In this bad economy many people are having a difficult time finding a job. Is that because jobs are really scarce, or because they're buying into the many job finding misconceptions? In this article you'll learn the truth about the job market in a bad economy. Here's a list of five job finding misconceptions. More ...
The Job Interview Pep Talk - How to Psych Yourself Up Before the Big Day
One of the next hurdles in navigating your personal career path is the job interview. Consider this article a mini refresher course and pep talk to get you going! Here are a few thoughts to file under 'Why I Don't Need to be Nervous on Interview Day'. More ...
How to Get a Job
Whether you're looking for your very first job, switching careers, or re-entering the job market after an extended absence, finding a job whittles down to two main tasks: understanding yourself and understanding the job market. More ...
Get Hired Faster By Changing Your Job Search Strategy
According to most experts, the average job search takes about five months to complete. Why does the average job search take this long? One of the primary reason is because most job seekers are using the 'wait and hope' strategy. More ...
Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work
This book offers a calm, practical strategy for breaking down and following through on the many tasks involved in going back to work. It contains helpful suggestions on how to jump start the process and lots of examples of women who have made successful transitions. More ...
Effective Interview Questions for Hiring Managers
While it is usually clear what the hiring manager SHOULD NOT AND CAN NOT ask, little notice is given to the right key questions. Asking and getting responses to tough and probing questions is essential to eliminating the wrong candidates and identifying the right ones. More ...
The Importance of Pre-Employment Background Checks
Research shows that there is an alarming increase of job applicants that are fabricating credentials. Most employers are conducting pre-employment background checks to assess the accuracy of the applicant's claims. If an employee is involved in a crime while conducting company business, their employer may be found liable for damages for negligent hiring. More ...
How to Get a U.S. Government Job
Many Federal agencies fill their jobs like private industry by allowing applicants to contact the agency directly for job information and application processing. But, while the process is similar, there are significant differences. More ...
The Five-Hour Corporate Interview - Survival Tips
Imagine your surprise when a prospective employer asks you to come in and interview for not one, not two, but FIVE hours of interviewing. Five hours... can they really do that? More ...
