Record Online - May 19, 2012
How long should a job search take to find the right opportunity? The easy answer is "as long as it takes," but that isn´t the entire story. There are variables that you can control that can help ensure your job search doesn´t take any ...
- April 1, 2012
"Network contacts offer two primary resources for job search—information, which provides job seekers with knowledge about where to find employment, and influence, whereby network contacts affect people´s success in actually securing employment by...
- March 26, 2012
"When a company is laying off folks, something as simple as reminding people that they have a network full of resources, or encouraging them to cast a wide net could help counterbalance this effect," Smith said. "Job counselors might steer them toward...
- January 13, 2012
Also, ongoing churn in the labor market means that even in areas with few new jobs, there will still be openings when workers move around. Read about jobless claims and modest improvement in job the market. Workplace mentors used to be older and higher ...
- January 1, 2012
I like the tone of this question because the reader asks what he can do to help himself. There is curiosity in the question, rather than anger or frustration. This is good – you want to focus on being proactive about changing your job search results...
- December 31, 2011
In addition, job seekers should be warned that a “real” self background check does not consist solely of a cheap and instant online database search. A 2011 white paper examined the accuracy of background check mobile phone apps and instant background ...
- December 22, 2011
Of course, Albert Pujols´ decision comes on a grander scale than most St. Louisans will ever encounter in their job search. However, breaking it down to reality can walk job seekers through the steps in deciding about new employment. It can also help...
Minnesota Headhunter - November 29, 2011
When applying for jobs, it´s good to know the distinction between soft and hard skills, especially as you begin to list experience in your resume. Even for the most ...
SF Gate - October 24, 2011
In fact, by assessing your own abilities and character traits, you are actively improving your chances as a job seeker immediately. This is because aside from academic qualifications and experience, employers look for a range of skills that can help...
Examiner.com - September 30, 2011
Career plan help from American Idol!?! It could happen...not resume skills, but.....As annoying as it may be, it´s actually good advice in a lot of areas of life - including your job search. Many times, job seekers try to be something they´re not in order to tell the employer what they think they want to hear...
Seattle Pi - September 29, 2011
That´s where looking at your goals and your career plan can really help. This is a good time to give yourself a job-search review. Here are some things to include: Revisit your goals. Focus on the direction you want in your job search. Keep meeting new people to expand your job network...
AOL Jobs - September 26, 2011
There are ways to work through job loss that can help minimize the guilt, stress and depression that accompany it. Start building your job network, one friend, colleague or relative at a time. Ask for their input on your career plan. Don´t start calling people you don´t know until at least next week! .Look forward to something new to keep your spirits up...
US News and World Report - September 23, 2011
The job search can be incredibly frustrating. And if you´re not careful, that frustration can start to fester, taking control of your life and getting in the way of the effectiveness of your career plan efforts. How do you build a supportive job network when you can´t disguise your own negativity? Have you ever felt negative about...
Army Times - April 20, 2011
This web-based toolkit will offer service members the ability to develop a new career plan so they can self-assess transition needs and thoroughly explore an array of transition-related subjects, such as career exploration, financial planning for transition, job search help, effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing excellence, and negotiating your ideal compensation,” defense officials said....
MSN Money - March 21, 2011
Boomers are redefining what it means to be 65. A career plan for retirement at 65 is a reality for some, a distant dream for many and a big ´not yet!´ for others. ...
