Conventional wisdom says that it is easier to find a job when you have a job. It’s hard to believe this could be true, but there are many reasons why employers want to hire people who are currently working. You’ve already proven that you have value in the workforce and employers like to feel secure… Read more »
Category: Job-Seekers
Is Your Networking Helping or Hurting Your Career?
Everyone understands that networking is a valuable tool when it comes to advancing your career. However, there is a right and a wrong way to go about it. Don’t let bad networking hurt your chance at another rung on the corporate ladder or the ability to meet people who could help you along the way. … Read more »
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Clean Up Your Online Reputation
With the popularity of social media as an engine for finding jobs, job seekers should be very concerned about what a potential employer might find online. Blog posts, photographs, videos and participation in forums can stay on the internet forever. There is no undo button on the World Wide Web and occasionally job seekers will… Read more »
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2012 Job Market Looking Good
Since 2008, the job market has been brutal, but the slow and steady climb to recovery has begun. The 2012 job market is actually looking good. A recent poll of more than 3,000 hiring managers showed that 23 percent plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in 2012, while only 16 percent plan to cut back… Read more »
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Interview Answers That Will Get You The Job
During a typical job interview, you’ll be asked many questions. The key to answering them correctly? Understanding what the interviewer needs to know. Employers aren’t there to play games, trick you try to outguess you. They’re trying to assess your answers to six key questions: Do You Have the Skills to Do the Job? The… Read more »
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Do You Have a Marketable Degree?
When we go to college, some of us arbitrarily pick a major and assume that we’ll automatically find great jobs after graduation. After all, how many 18 year olds know precisely what they want to do with their lives? But, the choice of college major could have a profound impact on your career path. Definitive… Read more »
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Job Interviews Are Like First Dates…
Ever notice how job interviews are a lot like first dates? The similarities are eerie: in both instances, the other person is sizing you up, determining whether or not there’s a match with their needs, and to an extent, each holds your fate in their hands. And much like a first date, you can make… Read more »
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Are You Using Your Smartphone in Your Job Search?
Recent data shows that nearly 40% of people over the age of 13 own a smartphone. Whether you have an iPhone, Android or Blackberry, smartphones have made it easier than ever to view, share and send information – wherever you are. Are you using your smartphone in your job search? Mobile job applications and websites… Read more »
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Don’t Look Desperate In Your Job Search!
We know it’s a tough economy out there, and competition for job openings is fierce. Many job postings result in hundreds of resumes! You may feel like your job search is a hopeless one, but you shouldn’t! You’re going to be a tremendous asset to your next employer – you just have to stay focused.… Read more »
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Turn Your Seasonal Job Into a Full-Time Gig!
Seasonal employment positions can be a great way to gain experience, find work in between full-time positions, and have job flexibility. Turn your seasonal job into a full-time opportunity! During your seasonal assignment, you may find yourself wanting to stay as a permanent employee. While there are no guarantees, there are ways to help increase… Read more »