Archive for tag: job search
How will you be spending your summer?
May 24, 2011 1:22 pm Careers, EconomyYou probably fit into one of these categories: currently employed, seeking employment, recently graduated, or still in college. Wherever you are in the employment market, you face obstacles to overcome and frustrations with the current job outlook and the future. It’s no surprise that graduates will face the daunting task this summer of searching for [...]
5 Steps to Utilize Twitter in the post-graduation job hunt
April 26, 2011 1:56 pm CareersIf you’re a college student, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Twitter. Many people, even upcoming graduates, might find Twitter to be more of a “post your thoughts” social tool, akin to text messaging. But in reality, Twitter can be a valuable job assist tool for every college graduate, especially in such a competitive marketplace. [...]
Graduates should use LinkedIn to find jobs
April 19, 2011 1:22 pm CareersGraduation is just a few weeks away and every college graduate is thinking about their future. Graduates can’t afford to spend time resting on their laurels—the future awaits and so do those hard-to-find jobs. It is common knowledge that networking works in the job search. If you make good contacts and expand your network, the [...]
A Mom (Just Like You) Creates Her Own Miracle: A Job
January 26, 2011 2:57 pm Moms in SchoolMiracles can happen – just look at my friend, Denise. She announced in December that she was looking for a job. In January, she had three job interviews. This week, she announced that she found the perfect part-time position. How did she do it? That’s exactly what I asked her so I could share it [...]
The Secret to Staying Motivated While Looking for Work
January 12, 2011 3:06 pm Career AdviceAre you in a funk because it’s taking longer than you thought to find a job? The competition is tough right now, but you can’t let that get you down. The only way you’ll find work is to stay focused. Read how millions of unemployed Americans are keeping motivated while looking for jobs, even though open career doors are hard to find.
Job Search: Great Cities for Young Adults
May 13, 2010 11:03 am Career AdviceEven though the market isn’t quite as tough right now as it was during the peak of the recession, it’s still difficult particularly for new grads. They generally have little experience and their relying on the knowledge and skills that they learned in college to help them get the job. But the problem is that there are many individuals that have both a college degree and experience that are also competing for the same jobs. New grads are going to have to expand their searches if they’re going to find a job. It’s now necessary for individuals to search out of state.
5 Job Search Tips
January 21, 2010 11:13 am Career AdviceIf you’re looking for a job then there are several options you should consider. The job market is extremely difficult as more and more companies are laying off workers and few are hiring. Many unemployed individuals are wondering how to provide for themselves and their families but here are some tips that may help you land a job.
The Dreaded Interview
July 15, 2009 9:14 am Career AdviceMost people going for an interview tend to get sweaty and anxious. While this is typical for most people, there are tips that can help you throughout the interviewing process.
Lost in the Job Search Vortex
March 25, 2008 12:42 pm Career AdviceYou get online, search jobs, apply, submit your resume, hit ‘send’, and then… and then, well, nobody knows what happens. If you know what I mean, check out this comic!
