job hunting Tag

05 Apr

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Whether you’re actively in the market for a new job, or just casually pondering looking for a new opportunity, you should consider doing informational interviews. The benefits are more significant than apparent, and they are great preparation for interviews for an actual position.

informational interviews

Here are some reasons to consider informational interviews:

01 Mar

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
If you’re in the job market, then you’re almost certainly on LinkedIn and active on online job boards. You hopefully also have a polished, professional resume. A great resume is important, but you can be even more creative with an online resume – a personal website, of sorts, but very streamlined to just your professional profile. build an online resume

Here’s how to build an online resume:

21 Sep

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Tastes change over time. Trends become cliches. Yesterday’s cool is today’s bad joke. And career advice is no different -- what used to be a good idea...just isn't. Bad job search advice is dangerous when it’s an out of date strategy. And some bad advice always was. Either way, it can make a good candidate look bad, before they even get started. bad job search advice

So here’s a warning -- five examples of bad job search advice:

29 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
Maybe you just graduated a few weeks ago and you’re out in the market looking for your first real job. Or perhaps you’re looking for a career change and ready to try something total new. But either way, you’re probably facing a major challenge for job seekers – trying to get a job without experience. Whether you’re a lawyer-turned-pastry chef or just framing your degree, how to get a job without experience

Here are 5 Ways to Get a Job Without Experience:

24 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
It’s the new economy, as you’ve probably heard. One of the most important things you can do if you’re a job seeker is to research, network and keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities. And these days, more and more people (actually, about three million!) are using temp firms or staffing agencies to help them find jobs, whether short term or permanent.

10 Jun

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Job Seekers, Small Business Owners, Startups
We’re all accustomed to trial periods for software programs, 30-day return policies for appliances, and easy refunds for clothes we return. But what about new employees? It’s hard to imagine parting ways with a recent hire after a few short weeks, even if you’re sure it isn’t working out well. Not only can it be legally tough – in some states you can quickly incur financial obligations if you terminate even relatively short-lived employees, it’s also a painful, and just plain awkward conversation to have.

25 May

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers
  According to the news reports, the economy is finally in real recovery, and that’s a good thing. But maybe you're still trying to find your dream job. So what are some ideas to find that next best role? find-your-dream-job

Five Tips to Find Your Dream Job: