Jobseeker

5 Tips to Capture the Magic of a Thank You Letter

Is there any other interviewing technique that will set you apart like a Thank You Letter? Possibly not...

Acing the Interview

Youre earning interviews for appropriate jobs - congratulations! That means your search strategies are...

Are You Ready for a Job Change?

Money isn't the only reason why people change jobs. Sometimes the work environment, stress, lack of cooperation...

Branding...is it for You?

The term of "branding" has been around for a while especially in the marketing world. We know that branding...

Breaking The Myths About Networking

Networking is often a misunderstood concept. The development of a strong network requires making connections...

Career Management Basics - You Know Them, Do You Practice Them?

Two years ago I was laid off from my job. Before that I never had to be in a job search - in fact, all...

Career Transition Step 1: Take a "Transition" Job

Have you ever noticed how your job can be all consuming, even when you dont like your job, or perhaps...

Changing Careers - With little or no experience at the new career

Changing careers could be one of the best decisions you make in your life. It may also be one of the...

Consider Becoming A Change Agent

Change is coming. Oh boy is it coming and we arent even sure how to handle it! This was the message from...

Don't "Sell Yourself" Short

Our society teaches that you have to "sell yourself" to get hired and if you don't pitch, push or pressure...

Excerpt from Internet Your Way to a New Job - How to Really Find a Job Online

Building Your Professional Brand You might think that I’m giving you backwards advice, but I’m...

Five Job Search Lessons from "So You Think You Can Dance"

"So You Think You Can Dance" is currently a top ten TV hit drawing both millions of viewers as well as...

How to Sell Yourself Like a Product

Interviewing for a job is in many ways comparable to a sales person making a sale. If you were a sales...

How to Train Yourself for a New Job

If you've been looking for a job for any length of time, you'll notice there are many out there beyond...

Interviewing

Many studies have shown that interviewing does not provide the company with the best candidate for the...

Is Your Resume Recruiter Friendly?

If you are in the middle of a job search, recruiters can be either your friend-or your foe. They have...

Properly Preparing for an Interview Makes You Feel Brand New!

Not preparing for an interview is probably the number one mistake most job interviewees make! As a job...

Start Working Before You Get Hired

What if there were a way to prove to almost any employer that you alone were the one to hire? Would learning...

Surviving Job Search Stress

A Job Search Is An Emotional Roller-Coaster Ride Searching for a job can evoke a range of emotions. If...

Thank you Letters- An Attitude of Gratitude

Of all the written correspondence pieces of the job search, the thank-you letter is the least-used and...

The Class Everyone Thought You Took, But You Didn't.

Listen up. Most of the time, I hate the condescending tone of the career pundits. It's always "Sally,...

The Flinch

WHAT'S A... FOUR-LETTER WORD YOU USE EVERY DAY WITH NO VOWELS NOT FOUND IN THE DICTIONARY AND WHEN USED...

Three Common Resume Questions Answered

How many times have you found yourself in the midst of writing your resume when you realized that there...

What Components Go Into Making A Winning Resume

WHAT IS A RESUME SUPPOSED TO DO? It's NOT to get you a job. It's to get you a phone call inviting you...

When Providing References is a Challenge

Dear Joan: I am updating my resume and need some advice regarding references, should a prospective employer...

Your Next Job: Is It A "Growth Oriented" Company?

In addition to the four phrases we've already discussed, there's a fifth one that also needs definition:...