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
Jobs and employment are very much in the news. President Obama focused on the issue of job creation and the challenges of unemployment in his State of the Union address. Time Magazine has declared a year-long focus on jobs. There are mixed reports on unemployment numbers and jobs recovery, but a survey Read More
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
Out with the old, in with the new! Whether you are just starting your job search, looking for a fresh beginning or, the time is right to bring new energy, strategy and tactics to your search. Here’s what is working in your favor:
Where to begin?
The human resources website TNLT is reporting a “voluntary exodus” of burned out workers who stayed put through layoffs and the recession but are now confident enough to leave. This report follows statistics last year showing more than half of all currently employed workers planned to make a move once the economy improves.
Seattle start-up PhotoRocket is hiring for three positions: Senior Product Manager, Core Developer Ruby on Rails and Front End JavaScript Architect. Details are below. To apply send materials to: Derek@PhotoRocket.com
To help us launch PhotoRocket to the masses and keep us thinking, building and creating — we’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our team. Your mission: guide and be a member of a team charged with fundamentally changing how photos are shared. You’ll drive building products from existing ideas and help to develop new ideas based on your industry experience and your contact with customers and prospects. You must possess a strong blend of business and technical savvy; a big-picture vision to contribute to and expand on our current product successes, and the drive to make our shared vision a reality.
Today’s Activity: Friday December 31, 2010
Happy New Year from all of us at Jobfully. May 2011 be filled with productive networking, intriguing job leads, successful interviews and just the right job offer! As you ring in the new, take some time this weekend to set goals for your job search. Read more about goal setting and why goals work better than resolutions. Great goals and a strategy will help you hit your job search hard in the New Year, leading to a successful 2011.
As the year wraps up, it’s nice to reflect on some of the successes of 2010. At Jobfully, our biggest accomplishment was launching www.Jobfully.com, a web based solution for job seekers that offers a complete program of coaching, instruction and practice on how to job search, a suite of productivity tools and a supportive community. Coupled with our blog, Jobfully is at the forefront helping people lead successful job searches and get back to work. So today we celebrate a few success stories.
Facebook can be a powerful tool in your job search. This short video shows you how to use Facebook to generate job leads.
Mature workers are sometimes concerned that their age may prevent them from getting hired. The reality is that age alone is very rarely a reason for eliminating a job candidate. Hiring managers are always looking for the best person to get the job done. Age is irrelevant if capability, likability and fit are all strong. When applying and interviewing:
