5 Essential Tools for Your Job Search
Posted on August 18, 2014
As students prep for the upcoming school year by purchasing textbooks and school supplies, job seekers also need to prepare for their job search. From using LinkedIn and Twitter to building a professional blog, there are a variety of tools you can use to improve your job search. If yo …
Job Search Going Nowhere? 6 Cool Things You Need to Try
Posted on February 24, 2014
If you’re in the job search, you’re probably feeling a range of emotions. Whether you’re transitioning careers on your own accord or were let go by your employer, the job search is a tough sea to navigate — and your ship can be hard to steer when you’ve hit the metaphorical iceberg. I …
What To Do When You’re Unhappy in Your First Job
Posted on November 11, 2013
You may be a college grad who has struck gold. You’ve landed a job right out of school, despite the fact that entry-level jobs are few and far between. There’s one little hiccup, though: You hate your first job. You’re not alone. Studies show only 2 percent of employees over 40 are wo …
Can’t Find a Job? 5 Secret Alternatives You’re Overlooking
Posted on October 28, 2013
A recent Gallup poll indicated that only 43.6 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 had a full-time job in June 2013. That’s right — more than half of young Americans are un- or underemployed. This further proves how hard it is for young professionals to not only enter the workforce, but …
How Job Seekers Can Capitalize on The U.S Employment Outlook Report
Posted on October 21, 2013
One of the positive aspects about job searching in today’s world is the amount of access you have to information about the process. For instance, we know referrals and job boards are some of the top ways employers find candidates. We also know networking is a pretty awesome way you ca …
What’s The Deal With the Hidden Job Market?
Posted on September 26, 2013
So, you’ve been searching for a job for months. Maybe you’ve applied via job boards or you’ve visited companies in the flesh. Whatever methods you use, your efforts often fall flat. Even worse — not only are the jobs you’re finding less than stellar, the ones you do apply for go unans …
Major Hangup: Why Your Degree Doesn’t Define Your Career Path
Posted on September 12, 2013
Picture this: You’ve spent the last four years of your college career honing your skills in a specific major. You’ve taken the classes, you’ve worked internships, and you’ve received shining recommendations from your peers. But when job search time comes along, you have a hard time no …
Don’t Be Annoying: The Right Way to Follow Up With Employers
Posted on September 5, 2013
So, you talked to your contacts, found the perfect job, and applied to the position. You included everything you needed to, cleaned up your online presence, and even had a referral to the position. Now what? In an age where the job search is all about being proactive, you need to do o …
Job Interview Etiquette: 5 Questions to Avoid
Posted on September 3, 2013
Ah, the job interview. The one key element that’s standing between you and the job of your dreams. Hiring managers typically receive about 250 applications per corporate job opening, but once you’re in for an interview, you have an increased chance at landing the position. Interview e …
Career Independence: 4 Steps to Make it Happen
Posted on August 29, 2013
Career independence: It’s what many professionals dream of obtaining, but what some never really get to achieve. In fact, a study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) indicated that the amount of employees who consider work-life balance very important to their …