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Flailing in Your Job Search? Here Are 5 Things You Must Do
Tweet Share on Facebook August 20, 2012 CommentWhether it's been a few years since you last searched for a job or if you're a first-time job hunter, you may be in for a reality check. The job search "game" isn't what it used to be.
Before diving into the deep end of the job-search pool, consider these five tips to increase your chances of success:
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8 Questions Job Seekers Wish They Could Ask Employers
Tweet Share on Facebook August 20, 2012 CommentWhen you're interviewing for a job, it's crucial to interview the employer right back, to make sure that this is a job you want and a company you want to be a part of.
But here are some questions most job seekers don't feel comfortable asking—even though they'd love to know the answers:
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How a Good Video Resume Leads to a Good Job
Tweet Share on Facebook August 17, 2012 CommentVideo interviewing is the latest trend in human resources and hiring. It offers employers a low-cost way to engage job seekers and get to know them using the power of web cameras and other mobile technologies. Earlier this year, Aberdeen Research found "54 percent of organizations that are adopting video have a continuous or long-term talent acquisition strategy in place."
As companies become more comfortable with video technologies, job seekers may want to consider how to take advantage of the power of video to engage the hiring manager by using a video introduction, also known as a video resume.
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7 Ways College Students Can Gain an Edge on the Job Hunt
Tweet Share on Facebook August 16, 2012 CommentWhether you are entering your freshmen year or returning for your senior year, this checklist is mandatory reading and essential to your career development. As you know, competition for jobs after college is fierce, and a college degree no longer differentiates you like it used to. This list of seven action items will help you build the reputation necessary to stand out:
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6 Things That Make You Look Amateur on Your Resume
Tweet Share on Facebook August 16, 2012 CommentNot everyone has the golden resume, filled with impressive job experiences that any employer would be crazy to not consider. When we are just starting out, it can be hard to even fill the page of a resume; simply because we don't have the experience yet. But that's not a reason to have your resume look amateur.
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The 4 P's of Pitching: How to Write a Good Email
Tweet Share on Facebook August 16, 2012 CommentWhen you send an email pitch—whether you're looking for a job, a restaurant recommendation, or need advice from an old boss—there are rules that apply. Use these email etiquette tips to compose your best message yet:
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The Best Ways to Torpedo Your Career
Tweet Share on Facebook August 16, 2012 CommentYou probably didn't set out to turn your promising career into a train wreck of Real Housewives proportions. But if you're not careful, this could be where you're headed.
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8 Ways College Could Better Prepare Students for the Job Search
Tweet Share on Facebook August 15, 2012 CommentWhile reports are mixed about whether the job market is getting any easier for recent graduates, one thing is certain: Too many students are graduating from college unprepared for the job search that awaits them. And part of the reason is that colleges aren't giving students the right guidance.
Here are eight things that colleges and universities can do to better prepare students to find jobs when they graduate:
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4 Essential Objectives For Your Phone Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook August 14, 2012 CommentJob hunters often think of phone screening interviews as obstacles to be overcome rather than valuable opportunities to gain credibility. However, if you anticipate and meet the needs of your human resources interviewer, you will transform that person into your advocate within the company.
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10 Ways to Communicate Better at Work
Tweet Share on Facebook August 14, 2012 CommentCommunication is arguably one of the most important business skills, no matter what your industry. Yet so many of us haven't been trained in how to communicate with co-workers and clients. Here are some tips to help you become a better communicator:
