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The 4 Best Tips for Using a Job Board
Tweet Share on Facebook August 14, 2012 CommentYou've posted your resume on all the most popular job boards. It's been weeks and you've heard zilch in response. It's justifiably frustrating.
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The Job Search Olympics: Going for Gold on Your Career Path
Tweet Share on Facebook August 13, 2012 CommentSome of the most phenomenal young people were in London recently. They are superior athletes who have been laser focused on their sport, some since they were barely old enough to walk. While they have all truly earned a gold medal for the discipline necessary to take this world stage, there is one group of young ladies in particular that seemed center stage. They are the women's gymnastics teams, with a "soul-on-fire" attitude that is something to behold. Consider these three tips of how their path in athletics can relate to your career path:
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10 Reasons Your Resume Isn't Getting You Interviews
Tweet Share on Facebook August 13, 2012 CommentIf you're sending out lots of resumes without getting many calls for interviews, it's time to conclude that your resume isn't doing its job. If you're like most people, you're making at least a few of these mistakes—which will put your resume promptly in the "no" pile.
1. It's generic. If your resume reads just like dozens of other candidates', no employer is going to call you. Your resume needs to convey that you're an exceptional candidate, not just an average one who's no different from other applicants. Which leads us to…
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10 Reasons Working From Home Might Not Be For You
Tweet Share on Facebook August 9, 2012 CommentTime-consuming commutes, office distractions, rising gas prices, plus family and personal commitments keep many of us longing to working from home. According to a Ipsos/Reuters poll from this year, about one in five global workers telecommute frequently and nearly 10 percent work from home every day.
While telecommuting is the ideal situation for many people, it isn't the perfect fit for everyone. Read on to determine if you'd thrive working from home, or if you'd be better off sticking to the office.
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Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Job?
Tweet Share on Facebook August 9, 2012 CommentLow wages, pay freezes, and the threat of layoffs mean that for many employees a second job is a necessity. But does your employer agree?
While a side job can mean the difference between "making it" and financial ruin, companies have become more stringent in regulating what their employees do outside of work. Some organizations prohibit side jobs altogether, while others enforce disciplinary action ranging from immediate dismissal, to a written reprimand, to a demotion.
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5 Lessons the Presidential Campaign Teaches Us About Getting a Job
Tweet Share on Facebook August 9, 2012 CommentWith the campaign to see who will be the next president of the United States now well under way, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney are currently in the midst of the world's toughest job interview. The prospective employer (i.e., the American public) is known for putting its candidates through the ringer. After all, the job itself is no cakewalk. The interview process is rigorous for a reason.
While most of us won't experience anything near this level of intensity in our own job-search efforts, we can still learn quite a bit from watching the candidates as they make their way through the process of trying to get the country's most important job:
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How to Make the Most of a Temporary Job
Tweet Share on Facebook August 8, 2012 CommentRemember when "temps" were administrative professionals and retail workers at the holidays? It's time to adjust your thinking; the "temporary" job has taken on a whole new meaning. In a post for Marketplace Money, Sara Horowitz, the CEO of the Freelancers Union, suggests that freelancing has become a factor in every part of the labor market. Companies reluctant to ramp up their full-time workforce are realizing they can accomplish their targets with temporary workers. This may be a trend that continues whether or not the economy improves.
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8 Questions to Ask Before Launching Your Own Business
Tweet Share on Facebook August 8, 2012 CommentIf you fantasize about quitting your job and becoming your own boss, you're not alone. What could be better than setting your own hours, reporting to yourself, and pursuing your own goals? But starting your own business isn't for everyone—it's hard work and many people who try find that they're not cut out for it.
If you're wondering if going to work for yourself might be right for you, see if you can answer "yes" to the following eight questions:
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5 Techie Tools Every Job Seeker Should Use
Tweet Share on Facebook August 8, 2012 CommentYour job search is a full-time job. And to perform that job well, you want to use the right tools to perform your best and most efficiently. Technology provides the tools to make life easier, however, they are not the quick fix to getting a job. These tools will improve upon the job-search strategies you're already using.
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9 Things Not to Ask in a Job Interview
Tweet Share on Facebook August 7, 2012 CommentAsking questions during an interview shows the employer your interest and enthusiasm. It helps you pinpoint what the employer is looking for in their next hire and gives you the opportunity to connect it to your experience. Some questions, though, should not be asked during the initial interviews or you might not make it to the next round.
1. How much will I make? While certainly you should discuss salary before taking the job, asking too early can turnoff potential employers. An employer wants to feel like you're interviewing for the job because you're interested in the company and the position, not just the money.
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