Carefully craft resume; organize your search So, the old job has become so unbearable you are about to do something crazy and begin that dreaded job search.With the new year come new trends in hiring. From a quicker interview process to plump perks, experts say getting hired in 2008 could be a smooth ride."Companies are
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You say you're feeling nervous about interviewing? Guess what – so is everybody else. It is very common to be nervous before the interview. It's also OK to be nervous. Being anxious can raise your energy level and that's a good thing. Here are some other tips that will raise your energy and your confidence.
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Portfolio careerists revel in change In an age of work re-invention, the small but growing tribe of people with “portfolio careers” is at the outer edge of career customization. They're diversifying their lives by pursuing several serious lines of work at once – a challenging yet fitting approach to the job insecurity that touches us
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Nice Resume. Have You Considered Botox? IN a new self-help book called “How Not to Look Old,” chapter headings in screaming capital letters warn readers of the dreaded signs of aging that are to be avoided at all costs. Skip to next paragraph Television Magic: Frown Lines Disappear Just like clothing and hairstyles, the aging
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In sports and a variety of other activities from bridge building to nose piercing, the sweet spot is the point in the middle where impact will have optimal effectiveness. In resumes the sweet spot is the place to put your strongest information. This magic spot is at the top of your resume right under your
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How to Prepare for a Layoff by Lifehack Lately, it seems like each day brings yet another headline about impending corporate job cuts. Maybe you've even heard rumors that your own company is planning to downsize. Could your job be at risk? Unfortunately, in today's world, no job is ever 100% secure. Layoffs have become
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Common myths Most of the commonly said myths about resumes come from people who still live in a world of paper. The fact is that resumes are now seldom on paper. The means by which to deal with documents without paper has been on the desks of managers for more than 15 years. If a
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Studies have shown that most people form an thought about another's capability or competence within the first two minutes, and as much as 93% of a person's communication effectiveness is determined by style – how someone comes across. In today's tight job market making a good impression isn’t only desirable – it is essential. A
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Videotaping one's self is an effective method being used more commonly for a number of business-related purposes. Even business schools are promoting the use of such a technique when trying to effectively build one's talking capabilities or presentation style. But this isn’t the only area in which this technique is used. Career consultants and recruiters
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A Guide to Layoff Survival FastCompany.com offers you a guide to layoff survival and the job search. From the practical to the philosophical, get expert tips on how to survive the fall, and get back in the game.Amanda didn't see it coming. Her most current performance review was strong, plus she had a great rapport
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Hidden' jobs aren't that hard to find Experts say the job market is still in pretty good shape, especially for those who put some extra wisdom into their search. Current college graduate Maureen Nelson of Pleasant Hill is looking for her first job in a new career, but she's not worried. Nelson is sure her
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Being in the sales industry requires a worker to be effective and knowledgeable in the world of business and sales in particular. Salesmen should impress their future bosses with their capability to carry on responsibilities and activities involving selling. The most common qualification that companies look for in a potential salesman is his capability to
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The days of simply browsing through the Sunday newspaper and sending out a few resumes in order to win your next career opportunity are over. The days of retiring after having worked for just one or two companies are also over. Downsizings, mergers, offshoring, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, consolidation, and other change initiatives have required rapid
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Top 10 Work Life Revelations of 2008 In our 24/7 high-tech global marketplace, our work life scenario changes exponentially. 2008 is chuck full of illustrations mirroring that fact, the least of which was the election of our first African American president. President-elect Barack Obama ran on a platform of change and a promise to create
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Resume Action Words Create a Winning ResumeResume action words increase the impact your resume will have on the employer. Everyone knows a successful job search strategy begins with a professionally written resume that clearly outlines your skills and qualifications. Combining your years of experience, educational accomplishments, and skills into a one or two page document
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