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Be Prepared to Expect the Unexpected - January 16, 2013
The stage is set. You have arrived at the interview armed with your responses to questions you believe will be asked, you have spent time familiarizing yourself with the company website and you have Googled the business on a daily basis since you got past the initial application process. For the first ten minutes, everything
Using the internet to your advantage in the job search - January 4, 2013
Finding the perfect job usually mean conducting extensive research on a number of factors, including salary, work/life balance and overall job satisfaction. Luckily, employers are increasingly using the internet to post open positions, describe the type of candidate they are looking for and other resources you can use to find a job. So if the
Failing a job interview may not be your fault - December 6, 2012
For job seekers, there is one hurdle to cross that is out of their immediate control. The resume may be filled with just the right amount of experience, the references may be glowing and the LinkedIn account shows that they are connected to hundreds of business professionals, but all of this can be deemed irrelevant
Improving the morale of your employees - November 20, 2012
Every worker wants a higher salary and more benefits, but realistically, companies know that its not always possible to grant these desires. Whether it’s the struggling economy, a lack of consumer demand or simply not enough potential for growth, firms across the country are having a difficult time awarding higher salaries and bonuses, so they’re
Starting a new job search? Here’s what you may have missed - November 4, 2012
If you’ve held a position for at least a couple of years but you’re once again considering changing jobs or careers, chances are you’re in for some surprises when you decide to venture back out into the job market. Some of the changes may have little to no effect on the way you search for
The true value of working as a contractor - October 29, 2012
In today’s labor market, one of the major reactions of companies that are plagued by uncertain financial prospects is to seek contract employees rather than permanent workers, as this gives them the flexibility to maintain a project-to-project focus. With consumer sentiment seemingly changing by the week, employers are forced to quickly adapt their workforces, whether
Starting a new job - October 11, 2012
When the interview process is over and you finally received the good news that you’ve landed a new job, it can be natural to breathe a sigh of relief. The hard work, you tell yourself, has paid off and you’ve finally made it. While it’s certainly true that successfully changing jobs in today’s economic climate
Sending the right signals during a job interview - September 26, 2012
Meeting with a prospective employer for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience, but it is important for job seekers to make sure they are sending the right signals, beginning with a firm handshake. In a recent U.S. News & World Report column, Luke Roney, a content manager for online career community CareerBliss, writes
Effectively shortening the job search - September 21, 2012
Although the U.S. is now consistently adding thousands of new jobs each month, recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that extended job searches still remain rather prevalent in the country. The latest report, released February 3, showed that while 19.3 percent of job seekers found work in less than five weeks, a
Ditch some old-school job search strategies - September 15, 2012
Whether you’re considering changing jobs or looking to break back into the workforce, the employment search process is undergoing a significant transition. While you may be aware that the landscape of the labor market is becoming more contract-focused, you should also understand that the method for securing new opportunities does not follow the same old
