As the economy slowly recovers, companies are adding temps rather than full time employees, while they wait for things to stabilize. A Wall Street Journal article hints this may be a long term trend. Job seekers should be very open to temp or contract work and make the most of it, viewing it as a different, but still very acceptable way to find fulfilling work. Read More
Little Ways for Jobseekers to Communicate Professionally
For job seekers, every communication counts. Recruiters and hiring managers are measuring you every time you interact and small details matter. Today, some tips on making each communication shine. Read More
Do Looks Matter?
Could your looks get in the way of your job search? It’s a question a lot of people are asking after a Newsweek article which said essentially looks matter. According to the Newsweek survey of hiring managers, looks were the third most important factor after experience and confidence. So what’s a job seeker to do? Read More
Job Search Strategies for Mature Workers
Being over 50 and looking for work can be a scary proposition. A New York Times article details the fears and realities of looking for work at a time in life when many expected to be thinking their upcoming retirement, not job search. Although the article painted a grim picture, the reality is, a job search at 50+ does not have to be frustrating or fruitless. There is a great deal mature workers can do to make the most of the opportunity and end up with fulfilling employment. Read More
Solving the Jobs Problem – A New Kind of Unemployment Benefit
In midst of an unprecedented challenge in jobs situation in our country and in honor of Labor Day, let’s all come together to start a discussion on new ways to fix our persistent unemployment problem and boost our stagnating economy. As a small business owner, whose business is to put people back to work, I’d like to propose a new kind of unemployment benefit that can put jobless workers back to work sooner and help businesses grow to create more jobs. Read More
Break Your Addiction to Job Boards
Fortune Magazine has made it official: Job Boards are not the most effective way for most people to find employment. The article notes it would be more effective to have lunch with one good contact than to send 50 resumes for openings through job boards. Read More
Handling Rejection
Virtually every job search involves rejection. It’s typical to apply and interview for many jobs before finding a great match and getting hired. While it’s not fun to be turned down, it is an opportunity to grow.
It’s ideal if you can get direct feedback about why you were not selected. Here are some people you should ask: Read More
Does Retraining Pay Off?
A lot of job seekers are wisely using their transitional time to seek new skills, certifications and competencies. Whether shifting to a new field or shoring up abilities in an old one, it makes sense never to stop learning and growing. Read More
Job Search Success Stories
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.
Using Your Network in Your Job Search
Networking is one of the most important pieces of a successful job search. It’s vital to grow your network. But a large network has to be used wisely and strategically to support your job search. Here are the key places to activate your network to generate success: Read More