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 ...
Interviewing to Get Hired
Once you get the call for the interview, the next thing that you have to do is prepare for it. You can never over prepare for an interview. The more prepared you are, the harder it will be to make mistakes. More ...
Choosing the Best Format for Your Resume
When formulating a resume, it is important that a job applicant follow standard business procedures. By doing so, the applicant shows that he or she is accustomed to working in a professional, success-oriented environment. While you may be able to add your own personal touch to your resume, it is best if you present a resume that is in one of the following formats: chronological, functional, or a combination of the two. More ...
How to Prepare for a Behavioral Interview
If you're in the market for a new job, it's probably wise to prepare for behavioral interviews. Some 30 percent of organizations, including many of America's biggest corporations, now use behavioral interviewing - and the number is growing. More ...
I'm laid off!
'Laid off, terminated, fired, downsized, let-go'; no matter what the guise, many of us have heard those words spoken. If you have not, consider yourself fortunate because it is common in today's cyclical business environment. We've all seen the headlines, 'Local Company Lays Off Workers'. 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 ...
Employment Interviewing - The Winning Strategy!
Normally the employer will receive 50, 100 or more resumes for a job opening. The employer's goal is the cut the list down to 5 to 8 of the most qualified for one or more face-to-face interviews. So to win the job interview you have to prepare for two interviews. More ...
How to Apply for Unemployment
Are you ready to apply for unemployment? If so, know the facts. First, employment is a state benefit, not federal, and therefore the qualifications and benefits vary widely from state to state. In many states you can file over the internet. More ...
How to Get a U.S. Government Job
As the U.S. population keeps growing, more federal workers will be needed to provide government services. It's possible for layoffs to happen in Federal service, but they're very rare. More ...
Tax Deductions For Your Job Search
Some job search costs are tax deductible. Even if your job search doesn't yield results, you can still claim the expenses on your taxes. But there's a catch. The IRS has three major exclusions. More ...
How to Find Jobs in Music
Have you always dreamed about working with music, but weren't sure where to look for jobs in music and the music industry? The good news is that there are a lot more jobs in music than most people think. More ...
Re-Entering the Workforce
Many women (and an increasing number of men) decide to put their careers on hold from time to time. If they have been away from the workforce for a significant period of time, they may be at a disadvantage when they try to resume their career. Here are six steps that will make re-entering the workforce easier. 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 Become a Camp Ground Host
Camp Hosts are always in demand because the job involves dealing with idiots and cleaning outhouses. However, if you don't have a job, camping out for free can be a great advantage, and you'll meet lots of friendly people (most campers are not idiots) who can set you up with employment connections. More ...
