The search for a new job has been revolutionized by career websites: job hunters typically now spend most of their time on job boards, where they concentrate on specific openings and applying for one position after another. What happens all too often is that professionals with extensive experience can apply for hundreds of positions without
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We’ve all had a bad experience on a company’s career website. We’ve all seen them and suffered their faults. They seem to do everything they can to get you to give up the process and look elsewhere. This is a problem–for the companies that have them, because they turn potential candidates off. But for the
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There are a lot of government-run employment resources available to job seekers. Be sure to include the “official” channels among your list of resources–you might not realize how much they have to offer. Helpful staff will be available to help you navigate the sometimes daunting government employment centers. State and federal career centers are created
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Most college students wait until their final year to visit college career centers, if they ever make it in. But don’t wait–whatever you study in college, career centers offer you valuable resources and guidance throughout your time at school. Think of Majors and Courses in Terms of Your Career. While the freedom to indulge and
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Career building has become a lifelong process. The days when everyone followed predictable career trajectories are over. There are no longer even traditional templates for building a career anymore as industries vanish,  change and appear within just a few years. Today, for better or worse, you’re in charge. Here are seven quick tips to remember
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Finding a career for yourself is not simple. There is no quick and easy way to decide on the perfect career for you. Discovering the right career is a process–a process whose length depends on the honesty and effort you bring to it. You must make decisions on issues like what you’re willing to sacrifice
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A talented career consultant can be an excellent investment for those who have established careers and want to take them in a new direction. Particularly in cases of downsizing, rapid industry change, or even the gradual decline of a field, the consultant offers an important resource for those in transition. What They Do Consultants objectively
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Do you know how much your personality type matters in career testing? There are so many different industries and career paths to choose from, determining your aptitude for certain tasks really helps narrow your search. However, while you’re thinking so hard about what you’re good at, don’t forget to consider your personality type. We all
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Did you realize that nearly all hiring managers pre-rank candidates before they’ve interviewed even one? If you’re the top candidate before interviews, then it’s basically your job to lose. So how can you position yourself as the top candidate? It takes a lot of planning, and takes into account all 4 audiences of your resume.
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“I got no deeds to do, No promises to keep. I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep. Let the morning time drop all its petals on me. Life I love you, all is groovy” – Simon and Garfunkel I often try to find the “lighter side” of things in life. What’s the point if
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Consider every activity in a job search part of a big challenge, a job, in fact. Begin your effort by creating a plan, just as entrepreneurs do when they seek funding for a start-up business. It should include the kind of job you are after, employers that interest you, and a decision as to whether
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1. Obtain the name, title, correct spelling and PRONUNCIATION for all interviewers. This information will come in handy when you mail or email your interview thank you letters. 2. Know the position for which you are interviewing and review relevant duties and responsibilities. Be sure to ask about short and long term goals for the
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When you are going on a job interview, you will want to avoid mistakes that may end up costing you the job. Job interviews are very coveted at this point of time because the economy is so bad. Jobs are very difficult to get as are job interviews, so when you get one, you want
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