By Laura SmithProulx Looking forward to your executive job hunt this year – or dreading it? Spending months in job-search mode, facing a pending layoff, or reading about unemployment statistics can bring you down… just when you need the energy to tackle a challenging market. However, you CAN change your approach, mindset, and techniques, leading [...]
Learning from the 10 Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
What if someone told what the worst mistakes were that you could make while job hunting – BEFORE – you began job hunting? What if you could take action now to minimize those mistake or trump them before it happens? What if you could learn and profit from the mistakes of others? Kelly Eggers gives [...]
Best Bets for Jobs in 2012…
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Debra Auerbach details what she thinks will be the best bets for jobs in 2012. They are: Biomedical engineer Computer software engineer Customer service representative Home health aide Management analyst Medical assistant Network systems and dat communications analyst Registered nurse Retail salesperson You should click on this link to read her article in full, along [...]
To Be Successful In Finding A Job In 2012 – You Must…
December 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is really a great article from the Wall St. Journal Market Watch. It is often said that knowledge is power. Well, this article by Ruth Mantell gives you precious knowledge. Precious because it gives you a sense of what the market may be looking for in 2012. How do you stack up? What is [...]
Great Advice on Tips for Landing That Job…
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nice article. Most of what is in here – you probably already know. But Ms. Benson presents it well. It was written about a year ago but I’m reposting it because the information and discussion is still relevant today. It’s about the basics and I think we tend to forget that it’s the basics that [...]
Thank Your Way to a New Job
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is timeless advice on the value of giving thanks. A simply worded thank you note can put you heads and shoulders over the competition. Whether you follow Kevin’s advice or have your own technique, this is one area you cannot be deficient in. Also, take note of his first advice! It’s first because it’s [...]
Humanize Your Job Search
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Kevin Donlin, Question: If you’ve ever been hired without first meeting the employer in person, open your window and scream “Yes!” Hear anything? Neither do I. Until more scientific proof turns up, just agree with me here: You can’t get hired by a computer or over the phone. Before you can work for people, [...]
Going to Scarborough Fair…Or to a Job Fair?
November 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are You Going to Scarborough Fair…No…How About a Job Fair Let’s keep it short and simple. I hate job fairs. I’ve been to plenty, gotten a few interviews, had zero follow-up interviews, and no job offers. Sound similar. But wait… That’s not entirely true… I got my current day job at a job fair. I [...]
Are you looking for a job or waiting for a job
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Kevin Donlin, Are you looking for a job — really looking? Or are you simply waiting for employment to fall into your lap? If you’re like about 75% of the job seekers I’ve met over the past nine years, you’re probably doing too much waiting and not enough searching. Stop. Now. Instead, here are [...]
Interview Questions: Are You Too Trusting?
October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How much should you trust a potential employer? You might be surprised to learn the number of lies that are told or information that is purposely omitted on both sides of the job interview table every day. Job candidates lie and employers know this and take precautions. Employers often run background checks or search for [...]
