Internships are a great way to gain experience in a new career field. Once thought of as just for college students or recent alumni, job seekers of a variety of ages are now taking advantage of internship opportunities. Read More
Preparing Your References
Great references are still very important and can make the difference in whether or not you get that coveted job. Making sure your references are adequately prepared is an important thing you can do to make sure the back end of the job search process goes smoothly. Read More
Should You Go Back to School?
With many industries shrinking or disappearing altogether, many job seekers consider retraining. While this can be a great benefit and aid to getting a new job, retraining isn’t right for everybody.
When should I consider retraining? Read More
Improving Communication Skills for Job Search Success
Communication skills are essential to your job search. Being able to speak effectively when networking and interviewing greatly boosts your chances of getting hired. And strong communication skills are equally important once you’re hired. Read More
Answering “How do You Deal with Conflict?”
Conflict is something we have to deal with on a daily basis. How we handle it is a reflection of the type of professional we are. That’s why the question “How do you handle conflict?” gets asked in interviews. When asked about your ability to deal with conflict, be prepared to explain your overall philosophy and give examples: Read More
The Answer to Job Boards?
A beta release of a new network of web sites is causing a buzz in the job search community. It’s a new URL extension, .jobs. Some have speculated it could wipe out the need for other job boards.
This new extension is backed by a large number of companies, and allows employers to post jobs and job seekers to search for jobs for free. It has a pretty robust search feature allowing you to search by job, region or company. For example: Read More
Which Job Board is Best?
Job seekers often ask, “Which is the best job board?” The Internet is filled with thousands of them. With so many to choose from, which one is right for you? Is there such a thing as a right job board for you?
Although job boards can lead to employment, the reality is most job leads are not found this way. Read More
Dealing With Depression During Your Job Search
Depression can really slow down your job search progress. Many people who are out of work suffer from depression at some point during the process. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but if you recognize you are suffering from it, take steps to deal with it and get back on track finding a job.
If you think you’re suffering from depression Read More
Hot Careers for 2011
2011 is going to see a lot of people go back to work according to experts. As the economy evolves, many will be entering new fields. If you’re looking to transition careers but aren’t sure what you want to do, a good place to start would be to look at what careers are in demand.
US News and World Report has published a list of the 50 best careers for 2011. The report highlights professions to consider based on criteria such as job-growth projections, salary data, and job satisfaction.
Twitter and Your Next Job
Twitter is very hot these days, and it can be a very powerful tool in your job search. Last week we shared the mysteries of Twitter . This week, we go in depth on what Twitter can do for you. For the uninitiated, Twitter is a social networking service for people to stay connected. Twitter is different than the other sites for a couple of reasons.