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The Outlook for Senior Jobs in 2012

- February 4, 2012

To help provide a clearer picture of where the jobs are for older employees by ... That makes sense in looking at the job outlook for older employees because...

Local business owners pen book to help people over 50 score jobs

- February 3, 2012

With real-life examples of advice given to former executives navigating the job search, Mays and Sloane unveil tips on how the unemployed can land new jobs in a relatively short amount of time. "Imagine a 52-year-old executive that is doing nicely....

Resume should be job-tailored

- February 3, 2012

Going back to the two rules of resume writing -- Rule 1, always be honest and Rule 2, always be positive and Rule 2 is never more important than Rule 1 -- you should tailor your resume to point out your skills, education and accomplishments that relate...

How To Ask For Help When You're Unemployed

- February 2, 2012

When you´re unemployed, asking for help can be intimidating. Here are some great, easy ideas for getting valuable help with your job search. It´s not as intimidating as you may think....

Still trying, after 100 interviews

- February 2, 2012

Job search is not so different in other cultures....Since March 2010, Mr Lim has been in search of a full-time job. He landed two briefly. The first, handling logistics and fund-raising at a voluntary welfare organisation, was "okay", but he did not work well with his boss - whom he likened to Meryl...

Your Resume Could Be a Dud

- February 1, 2012

“There are going to be key buzzwords on the job description that you should also incorporate into your resume,” Emanuel said. “This makes your resume more searchable in that company´s data base." Employment coach Bonnie Monych added that searching for ...

Ways to Stay Organized on the Job Hunt

- February 1, 2012

Keeping organized during your job search is essential. You should keep track of every job for which you´ve applied or interviewed. Proper organization will help to manage the appropriate steps for a follow-up and will come in handy in...

LinkedIn Job Search Strategies to Help You Get Your Foot in THAT Door!

- January 31, 2012

Whatever your reasons are, you will find that social media sites are a great resources for you to put to use, and when you apply the right strategies to your employment of them, you will find that it is far easier for you to find a great new job to work in. Many people will begin using social media sites in their...

Be wary during the job search

- January 31, 2012

Remember, it´s best to ask open-ended questions, such as "tell me about" or "help me understand how." If the company and/or the job content isn´t to your liking, ask yourself why you´d trade a known entity for an unknown you don´t feel good about...

Cutting health-care spending the old-fashioned way

- January 30, 2012

When unemployment rises, people lose health insurance. They see doctors less often; they put off elective surgery; they cut back on drugs. Even people with insurance behave similarly, because their pay may be down, they worry about job security or they...

Tips for adding structure to your job-hunting days

- January 30, 2012

One of the hardest things about getting a job is just getting moving on a job search...this probably isn´t surprising, considering that holding a traditional job for long periods of time encourages us to take structure for granted. And even people with lots of self discipline require...

5 steps to help get out of an unemployment rut

- January 29, 2012

One mistake that derails many job seekers before they even start the search is setting abstract goals that are too large for them to conquer, said Purdy. He said goals such as "getting a new job" or "getting a promotion" would be better served if...

10 Deadly Mistakes that Kill Your Job Search

- January 28, 2012

Does this make you wonder? Go ahead and check out this article to see what you may be overlooking. If your job search has started to gather dust and cobwebs, it´s time to see if you might be making any of these common job search mistakes...

Good customer service begins with you

- January 27, 2012

Customer service etiquette is important as you set goals and begin your job search. Customer service skills will be utilized in any job you accept. Your voice tone is important for good customer service. Sometimes you are diffusing a challenging...

Smiling through my panic

- January 27, 2012

For the Camera The holiday season took my mind off my job search for a while. Now that the holidays are over, I am panicked. I am running out of cash, and ready to accept any job anyone would offer me. I´ve had two job interviews since the...