The 10 Biggest Career Change Mistakes - And How to Avoid Them
Career change is no walk in the park.If it was easy, the castle gates would have burst long ago under the stampede of restless corporate warriors. Even with a burning desire to escape, the gritty issues of money and future work loom larger than life. Add in the trauma of... Read More
Recruiters for MSN or Data Miners?
Is Kenexa recruiting for Microsoft or just mining for data?I had a chilling experience the other day. A man from Kenexa called me, ostensibly to recruit me for a job in New York as a Search Marketing Analyst for Microsoft's new MSN search engine.The first time he called he said... Read More
More Companies Using Job Interview Phone Screening
Planning and preparing before you begin to send out resumes could save you some embarrassing moments when you receive that unexpected call.You just never know when that phone is going to ring. Let's say the phone rings just as you are about to sit down for dinner, but this time... Read More
Resume That Effectively Promotes You!
Imagine for a moment that you have created a wonderful product. You are excited at the possibilities of attaining name, fame and wealth marketing this product. You create a business plan and a marketing plan. You plan an excellent packaging and a presentation that would do justice to the benefits... Read More
An Alternative to Hiring Employees
Current trends in business are conspiring to create a revolution in the way that small and medium sized companies do business. These forces have created an environment in which growing companies can make maximum use of their labor dollars, while accessing a talent base previously unreachable due to the costs... Read More
The Interview - A Few Tips for Making a Great First Impression
Searching for employment is one of the most nerve-racking activities to engage in. As if the direct need for income is not stressful enough, the process of writing a résumé, networking in your industry, and applying for jobs can leave anyone shaking in their tracks. Once you have hit the... Read More
Stand Out From the Crowd with Simple Marketing Methods
Although today's job market can be very competitive, many job seekers overlook simple techniques that will catch potential employers' attention. Apply these eight ideas to stay ahead of your competitors and get hired now!1. BRAND YOURSELF. Target, Macy's, and Neiman Marcus are all retailers. But you can easily tell them... Read More
Retiring in Paradise
I have to admit that I'm starting to slow down a bit. I am definitely in my final career ? and quite comfortable working a 40 hour schedule. I even take a day off here and there to golf/ bike/ ski, although I'm thinking of selling my windsurfing equipment .For... Read More
Preventing The Runaway Candidate
Municipal and law enforcement officials in Georgia are still calculating the final costs associated with the "runaway bride". Much like the runaway bride, the "runaway candidate" can have a devastating effect upon a potential employer. In today's competitive market for top candidates, most employers consider a candidate "onboard" once they... Read More
Six Sure-Fire Ways to Get Yourself a Pay Rise
Many employees do not care too much for their bosses or supervisors. It is an all too common trait. Most feel as though the boss knows nothing, has a superiority complex, is arrogant, is unapproachable, expects too much and pays too little. Are you nodding your head?Having stated all of... Read More
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Cracking the Connection Code: Networking for the Introverted
We've all heard it before: "Just get out there and... Read More
Dissatisfied with Your Job? Take Your Power Back!
Apparently, there are all sorts of reasons to be dissatisfied... Read More
Your Resume is Just One of the Tools in Your Job Search
A resume is a tool. It allows employers to see... Read More
Resume Writing - Importance of a Professional Summary
The Summary is the preview of your entire resume. This... Read More
The Musketeer Approach
Stories of intrigue, treachery, politics, lies, double crosses,... Read More
Integrity At Work - How Do You Show Up?
As the business sections of today's papers and magazines read... Read More
Reinventing Yourself for Multiple Careers
In many countries around the globe, people are born into... Read More
Get Dressed and Get Hired
Tying a tie properly may tie you to your next... Read More
The #1 Job Search Mistake To Avoid: Not Preparing Your Mind!
Mental preparation is probably your most important task as you... Read More
Recovering From a Career Crisis
If you have ever experienced any of the following, you... Read More
Need a Job? Put a Gun to Your Head
A legendary marketing genius once said that, if he had... Read More
Job Interviews: Succeeding With Panel Interviews
These days, job interviews often consist of a panel of... Read More
Preventing The Runaway Candidate
Municipal and law enforcement officials in Georgia are still calculating... Read More
Think About a Nursing Degree
If you decide to get a degree in nursing, there... Read More
Oil, Lube and Filter Employee Pay
We have been studying the labor rates of Oil, Lube... Read More
Can You Actually Fail A Personality Quiz?
Q. I didn't get a job that I interviewed for.... Read More
The Chicken or the Egg?
Even before I checked my calendar on Monday... Read More
Becoming A Police Officer Just Became Easier
As many law enforcement candidates can vouch for, taking the... Read More
The Quickly Changing Landscape Of The Job Market
Does it seem that with every passing year it's getting... Read More
The 10 Second Window of Opportunity, Resume Hour Glass
Do you know that a hiring manager just spends 10... Read More
Always Have a Current Resume
What is the biggest mistake people make with resumes?People write... Read More
Dont Get Caught In The Security Trap
The day you begin to think of your job in... Read More
Offer Letter Limbo
Recently we concluded the placement of a Senior Sales Representative... Read More
Managing Emotions During Career Change and Job Search, Part One
How can you manage your emotions during your career change... Read More
Free Resume Examples: Use Them, But Dont
There are lots of free resume examples (or free resume... Read More
Searching for Employment
Searching for a job can be a daunting and confusing... Read More
Is Job Loss Making You Sick?
Job loss affects most of us like any other loss... Read More
Top Career Advice ... More Choices and A Better Way of Life
Why Career Advice Is So ImportantChoosing a career presents a... Read More
Dress For Success
You have heard the phrase, "Dress for Success." This is... Read More
Become an LPN, the Fast Path to a Nursing Career
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) CareersLicensed Practical Nurses provide the most... Read More
Writing a Must-Read Cover Letter
If you want to land an interview, you'll need more... Read More
Do Dream Jobs Really Exist?
More than four out of ten thirtysomething professionals want to... Read More
One Cover Letter Secret You Cant Afford To Miss
Suppose you were the hiring manager, your desk piled high... Read More
Seven Myths You Must Challenge Now To Begin Your Second Career Today
* Has it been awhile since you explored career options?*... Read More
Dealing With How Would You...? Questions
I'm always preaching about proper preparation prior to interviews. If... Read More
How to Recoup From Missing the Most Important Meeting of the Year
Sometimes missing a critical meeting just can't be helped. Despite... Read More
Surviving in Corporate Amercia: Part 1 - Email
There is a saying that goes, "The best offense is... Read More
Seeking Knowledge Will Give You Power
What are you interested in? We all have a passion... Read More
A Job is Not a Job
It only happened on Mondays. Sometimes I escaped... Read More
A Cover Letter Tip Guaranteed To Land You More Job Interviews!
Looking for a new job?I'm about to reveal one of... Read More
Dress For Success
You have heard the phrase, "Dress for Success." This is... Read More
How To Stay Calm in Tryng Times
That's not you? Great! Bad habits are hard to break... Read More
Make Your Career Offshore Proof
There has been a lot of talk recently about American... Read More
7 Deadly Cover Writing Sins
Don't start off your job search with one (or more)... Read More
Getting Your Online Health Care Administration Degree
Are you thinking about getting your online health care degree... Read More
Top Ten Guidelines For Working With Executive Recruiters
1. Select the right type of recruitment partnerDetermine whether you... Read More
Just a Series of Choices
Steve's a pretty regular guy ? wife, 4 kids in... Read More
Crafting A Stellar Career Summary For Your Resume
Are you a career changer? Or, are you satisfied with... Read More
Employment Under A Microscope
A certain amount of oversight is involved in almost any... Read More
How to Know if You Are in the Right Career
Ever wonder if you are in the right career? If... Read More
Jesse And Al Should Read This!
Instead of getting all bent out of shape over innocuous... Read More
Alert! An Over-50 Jobseeker Has Just Entered the Building
Interviewing Tips for the Older Job-seeking PopulationA red alert is... Read More
Q & A How to Find a Great Search Firm
Q & AQ: Are people sometimes cautious of 'headhunters'?A. Yes.... Read More
Resume That Effectively Promotes You!
Imagine for a moment that you have created a wonderful... Read More
Job Dissatisfaction
Job dissatisfaction is a driving force behind individuals seeking employment... Read More
Job Offer Negotiations: Getting What You Want
You have worked hard at finding your next job. You... Read More
Reinvent Yourself in a New Career
Some people reserve the word "vocation" for religious calling. Contemporary... Read More
Importance Of Your Job Search
So that you can decide just how critical your job... Read More
Brainteasers: Or, How Many Crazy Interview Questions Does It Take to Get Hired?
You've looked at all the job interview tips and techniques.... Read More
Three Steps to Writing Your Own Resume
While most professionals hire a professional resume writer, some draft... Read More
Job Hunting Tips: Organizing Your Attack
Looking for work is an energy-devouring ordeal, often leading to... Read More
About Your Work
I like Simon, one of three judges on American Idol.... Read More
Your Job Search -- a Marketing Campaign?
The successful job search is really just a personal marketing... Read More
Consulting: A Different World
I won't say I have a vast array of knowledge... Read More
A Concept That Could Double Youre Income in Mystery Shopping
Do you want to double, or increase significantly you're income... Read More
Certification for Freelancers and Home-Based Business Owners
When we think of technical certification, most of us think... Read More
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