The lives of job seekers can get quite busy. Job seekers’ days are easily filled with many activities, such as modifying resumes and cover letters, researching companies, scouting for job leads, doing coffee meetings, submitting job applications, networking online, attending events, participating in webinars and taking classes. Things get hectic very quickly. Read More
New Grads: Survive and Thrive in 2012 Job Market
The job marketing is looking better for college graduates this year than in 2011. According to a recent report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers responding to the 2012 Job Outlook Spring Update say they expect to hire 10.2 percent more new college graduates from the college Class of 2012 than they did from the Class of 2011. Read More
Danger of Unstructured Job Search
Job search is a complex process and – unfortunately in today’s market, most likely – a longer-than-you-thought process, too. A typical job search process has many phases. Roughly speaking, they include assessing, planning, preparing, marketing, interviewing, and negotiating.
Job search process is complex because these phases are more iterative than linear. You will be pursing multiple job leads simultaneously. Read More
Goal Setting For Your Job Search
A recent blog focused on “spring cleaning” your job search. To help with this process of revitalization, here are some ways to set goals to keep your job search efficient and productive.
How to Use Your Stress in Job Search
Are you stressed about your job search? Do you feel you don’t have enough time to tackle your to-dos? Does the challenge of finding a job seem overwhelming?
Many people assume that being stressed impede with their capability to function effectively, not to mention performing at a higher level than usual. Well, think again. It turns out being stressed might actually be helpful to you. According to an article in Harvard Business Review, there are ways to actually make your stress work FOR you. Read More
Job Search Spring Cleaning
What better time to revitalize your job search than spring? Spring is a time for cleaning out cupboards, flinging open windows, and freshening up. Just as you spring clean your home, clean up your job search and hit the market fresh and ready for success. Five quick ideas to capitalize on improved hiring conditions this spring: Read More
Why You Are Not Hearing Back After Applying
Are you generating job leads, but not getting any further in the process? Receiving no reply or a negative reply after submitting your resume for a job opening is generally a sign that you did not stand out or not a clear match. Here are the three main reasons resumes and job applications fail: Read More
Avoiding “Unemployment Discrimination”
Are employers discriminating by refusing to consider unemployed people for open positions? It’s unclear whether this practice is illegal and how widespread it may be. It does happen and it’s important to understand why.
Employers are trying to hire the best and brightest people with the sharpest, most up to date skills. All things being equal, they are likely to favor an applicant with recent experience over one who has been off the job for some time. Read More
Don’t Let Your Appearance Hurt Your Job Search
We may not think about the impressions we make with our appearance very often. Most people are pretty set in the way they dress, the way they wear their hair, and their taste in fashion. But during a job search, you meet new people more often and are reguarly creating a first impressions. Are your looks holding you back? Now may be a good time to take a deeper look. Read More
Thankfulness for Job Seekers
If you’ve lost your job or faced a long job search, it may feel like there is little to be thankful for. But thankfulness, the conscious awareness of the good in our lives, is vital to keeping a positive mindset. A Wall Street Journal article reports that research shows thankfulness has actually been proven to be good for both your physical and mental health. With Thanksgiving this week, it’s a good time to consider some of the things most job seekers can give thanks for. Read More