Telecommuter's Guide to Safe Job Hunting
Once you spend some time browsing for home-based job openings you soon discover there are gobs and gobs of 'jobs' that are... well, not really jobs. In fact, work-from-home scams are so prevalent that many people simply give up searching. More ...
Job Finding Tips
Finding a job is hard. It takes persistence, confidence and preparation. That being said, there are things one can do to make the transition from unemployed to office superstar faster and less frustrating. The number one thing that alleviates job-finding anxiety is preparation. More ...
How to Sell Yourself to an Employer
Some people always get the good jobs, and the others are forever stuck in bad jobs. Self-marketing is what makes the difference. Your resume and cover letter give you an opportunity to level the playing field. More ...
Making the Most of Your References
When searching for employment, you will find that most employers will ask for a list of your references. This may seem like a simple request to fulfill, but in actuality, choosing references should be done with care. Let's take a look at some ideas to keep in mind. More ...
When Volunteering Helps Your Job Search
Sometimes, volunteering is a decision that is made because one wishes to give back to their community or wants to feel the warmth of helping others. While others undertake volunteering for a different reason - furthering their job search efforts. More ...
Working With Executive Recruiters
Executive recruiters are not in business to help you land a job. Executive recruiters do not 'hold onto' your resume, look for opportunities that will suit you, and eventually contact you when they find a 'perfect match'. More ...
How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes
If you're writing your resume on your own, the first thing you'll have to do is make some mental shifts. You need to rethink the goals of a resume, and rethink the rules of a resume in order to approach the project like the best of the resume professionals. That means not making the most common resume mistakes. More ...
Staffing Agencies - Just What Do They Do?
Staffing agencies, or employment agencies - sometimes known as head hunters, offer you the ability to get maximum exposure to a host of corporations who are constantly on the look out for new talent. More ...
How to Apply for Food Stamps
How you apply for food stamp benefits will vary, some, from state to state but the general guidelines and requirements are the same. Generally speaking, it's fairly painless for an eligible individual or family to apply, qualify and receive food stamp benefits but there are a few things to consider. More ...
Laid Off? Now What Do You Do?
In this article you learn, in simple terms, what caused this recession and why so many people are getting laid off. You also learn what steps you need to take to survive this recession and come out of it stronger than you were when you went in. I can tell you this because I've survived many recessions. More ...
Jobs for Ex-Felons
If you're an ex-felon, forget finding a job. I recommend - don't even try. That's right, don't even try to find a job. There are many low-cost and no-cost businesses you can start. In this article, I'm going to present you with a few business ideas. More ...
College Graduates - How to Find a Job During an Economic Crisis
There is a hidden job market that most job seekers do not know about. The visible job market is only the tip of the iceberg because many of the best jobs are not advertised. The mistake that most job seekers make is to follow the crowd and to do what everybody else is doing. 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 ...
Are Headhunters calling you... or ignoring you?
In my former life as a recruiter (also affectionately referred to as 'headhunter') I received hundreds of resumes a week from all parts of the country. The statement that a person's resume gets a 15 second read is not far from the truth. More ...
