| Staying Organized During Your Job Search by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - May, 2010 One of the most frustrating aspects of searching for a job can be waiting to hear back after you’ve submitted an application. Some employers’ hiring processes take many months, and by the time they call, you may literally have forgotten about having applied for the job. To further compli... | |||
| Career Change: Got A Question? by Patricia Erickson - May, 2010 Making a career change can be a painful process for some job seekers and career changers. Recently, I was contacted by Antonia G. who was making a major career move. Her question was about making the move from the military into the private sector. Q: Hi Patricia. I served in the militar... | |||
| The iPhone Gone Bad in Japan by Jason Stauffacher - May, 2010 I was flying to Southeast Asia last spring for a long holiday and a cheap getaway. I really needed it. I didn’t really plan the layover as I barely look over my itinerary as a standard practice to make it more exciting. I do that on purpose; it’s more invigorating that way. So I had my ... | |||
| “Any Clues, Sherlock?” Uncovering the Hidden Job Market by Dawn Lennon - Apr, 2010 Remember the old joke about the little boy whose parents took him to a psychiatrist because they worried he was too optimistic? The psychiatrist took him into a room piled high with horse manure. Instead of recoiling, the boy ran to the pile and began digging frantically. His reason: “S... | |||
| When Is An Offer Not An Offer? by Judi Perkins - Apr, 2010 I received an email from a woman who was “elated about an offer for employment for a long awaited job opportunity.” She’d been looking for a while and hadn’t been having much luck. Despite her elation, she went with her instinct and turned down the offer. They’d been “sweating” her ab... | |||
| Career Counsel: Job Opportunities In A Tough Market by Ramon Greenwood - Apr, 2010 It is very difficult to find much good news in today's job market. However, there are signs of a sliver of silver lining in the dark clouds for ambitious young men and women. With companies downsizing to operate with fewer employees as a means for reducing operating costs, job opportun... | |||
| How To Get The Job: Five Reasons To Follow Up And How To Do So by Mary Sherwood Sevinsky - Apr, 2010 Many job seekers miss the one step that can land them an interview and the job they are applying for. Sure, they send in their resume or application. They may even send additional information requested. But many of the unemployed simply fail to follow up with the employers to whom they ... | |||
| Ten Meal Etiquette Tips for Job Seekers by Lindsey Pollak - Apr, 2010 Last week I hosted an etiquette dinner at a college in New York City. Students came in their best business casual attire, networked during a “mocktail” hour and then sat down to a formal business dinner. Believe it or not, we had a lot of fun talking about which fork to use when and how t... | |||
| THANK YOU NOTE – Always Send One! by Mandy Marchitello - Apr, 2010 Whether you want the job or not, you should always send a thank you note to the person with whom you interviewed. Doing so demonstrates respect and appreciation for the interviewer’s time. Out of hundreds of hopefuls, you are the one with whom the interviewer has chosen to spend an hour ... | |||
| Career Fair Evaluation Scale: How are Recruiters Evaluating you? by Sharon Cohen - Apr, 2010 • Are you tired of job searching? • Do you just want to stay in bed and sleep in? • Have you given up on Career Fairs? Get re-energized and learn how to prepare! Use a Career Fair Evaluation Form to ace your next networking event! 10 Strategies to Stand out from the Crowd at... | |||
| Is This Simple Resume Mistake Costing You Interviews? by Louise Fletcher - Apr, 2010 You’ve worked long and hard on your resume – you feel certain it represents you effectively. You send it out and eagerly await the responses...and hear nothing. The problem might not be your resume content – it might be your file format. Of the resumes we receive to review each day, ... | |||
| Feeling of Optimism In The Job Market by Beth Colley - Apr, 2010 I don’t know if it’s just because it’s spring and everything is brighter, but I get the feeling that there’s truly a feeling of optimism emerging among job seekers. Honestly, I don’t think that we’re going to see a huge boom, but I’m beginning to see signs of hope. As usual, I’m going to t... | |||
| Linkedin Job-Search Tips by Kevin Donlin - Apr, 2010 LinkedIn has been called “Facebook for grownups” and “the world’s biggest networking group.” It’s both of those -- and more. Used correctly, LinkedIn can be one of the most valuable weapons in your job-search arsenal. To get the latest and best tips, I interviewed Rob Mendez, an e... | |||
| Spring Cleaning for Your Job Hunt by Anne Jabusch - Apr, 2010 The grass is green, the birds are chirping and your new job is just around the corner. Now is the time to give your job hunt the same treatment that you give your home. Reorganize Your Priorities Just as you might reorganize your closet, do the same with your priorities. Evaluate how... | |||
| Search For a Company Not a Job! by John E. Long - Apr, 2010 How do most people approach a job search? Well is often goes like this... As human beings we are subject to emotional reactions and our career can often trigger these reactions. At any given time, we may become frustrated, angry, disillusioned, bored, burned out, etc. with either our em... | |||
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