Original Article We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and fewer employment opportunities available. To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies that are hiring this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you. Good luck job hunting! 1. … [Read more...]
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TheCareerProject.org Launches New Career Counselor Directory!
Hello Career Professionals, Counselors and Life Coaches, TheCareerProject.org is launching a new Career Counselor Directory to better connect our job seekers and students with career professionals like yourself. The Directory will be live on 6/13/2011 and we are now accepting submissions starting today. Once live, users will be able to search by city or state. Reach thousands of job seekers … [Read more...]
10 Career Change Mistakes to Avoid!
original Article Are you considering changing your career? Are you bored, fed-up, lost, or otherwise unhappy in your current career? Are you facing a crossroads at which you need to decide between staying in your current field and moving to a new one? Do you have skills that you are not using in your current career? Have you been promoted to a point where you are no longer doing … [Read more...]
Take Your Time Developing Your Personal Brand!
Original Article Does your brand splash around and do cannonballs off the side of the pool, or do you dive straight in and swim with a smooth, steady stroke? Rome wasn’t built in a day and either will yourpersonal brand, reputation or business. Trying to rush it, bombard people with it and be too much in people’s way is NOT going to make them notice you faster or get them to buy more … [Read more...]
Choosing A Career That’s Right For You!
Original Article When you decide to start a new career, it can seem like such a harrowing and painful experience, and you might rather undergo a root canal than go through several strenuous months (or years) of job searches and interviews, while still not finding the job that fits you. Choosing your career may seem downright terrifying. Depending on your personal situation, you might already … [Read more...]
How to Make A great Career as a Recruiter!
Why do some recruiters seem to find it easy to make placements and get hiring managers to accept the candidates they send? How do they do it? What special skills or qualities characterize the recruiter who can present two to three candidates who impress the hiring manager so much that they make an offer to one of them? For example, Dave M. is an outstanding recruiter. Most candidates he sends to … [Read more...]
How Do I Convince a Business to Give Me a Chance?
Original Article ‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: I’ve worked in the security field for 25 years, and have a BA with an emphasis on security. My last employer laid me off after 12 years. (I did repair on ATM machines and did money transport.) … [Read more...]
Career Management: Defining the Process and Purpose!
Original Article The term “career management” is a bit abstract for some people. It sounds like this fluffy, indefinable concept that doesn’t really mean a whole lot. In reality, career management is a very significant and specific process that, when done properly, helps to ensure long-term career success. According to CareerVision.org, it’s sort of like contributing … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship—An Alternate Career Choice
Original Article If you’ve recently started your own business—or if you’re thinking about it—you have a lot of company. Entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly popular career choice in today’s marketplace. While many individuals go on their own internal reasons—a passionate need to be independent, a burning desire to turn a hobby into a profession, or the … [Read more...]
Peter Thiel: We’re in a Bubble and It’s Not the Internet. It’s Higher Education.
Original Article Some people are contrarian for the sake of getting headlines or outsmarting the markets. For Thiel, it’s simply how he views the world. Of course a side benefit for the natural contrarian is it frequently leads to things like headlines and money. Consider the 2000 Nasdaq crash. Thiel was one of the few who saw in coming. There’s a famous story about … [Read more...]
You’ve been Googled: what employers don’t want to see in your online profile
Original Article What are recruiters looking for when they conduct online searches on individuals before deciding whether to offer them interviews? Evidence of involvement in business networks and community projects? Examples of success at work, college or on the sports field? Or are they simply trying to tool themselves with a few choice examples from dodgy websites that will do nothing but … [Read more...]
Twitter tips: how I used social media to find jobs
Original Article A social media executive has always used Twitter in his job seeking. Here, he shares some tips and insights I've been a massive fan of social media since I first joined MySpace in 2003. I love the way it allows you to communicate with your friends for free and learn more about people you may have only met a handful of times. It's this passion for social platforms that … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You’re Not as Productive as You Think!
Original Article One of the big discussion points these days regarding business growth is productivity. The slow improvement in our economy right now is considered a “jobless recovery,” meaning the results are coming from greater levels of productivity and efficiency, not from adding staff. Simply put, those that didn’t lose their jobs are learning how to do more with … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Career Path?
Original Article A person is bound to get perplexed when it comes to choosing a career path because the options are plenty. But there is definitely a way to pick out a suitable career path after considering certain critical factors. The very first step towards choosing a career path consists of identifying all your strengths and area of interests. In order … [Read more...]
Secrets to Getting Your Next Job Using Social Media!
Original Article Between current economic conditions and the technological evolution of the Internet, the traditional approach most job seekers have taken in the past is no longer viable. The approach — developing a resume and cover letter, locating jobs on and submitting your resume to corporate sites and job banks, and crossing your fingers in hopes of receiving a call from a hiring … [Read more...]
Make Your Hobby Work for You!
Original Article Do you have a hobby -- something you really enjoy doing in your spare time? Do you love gardening, taking care of animals, dancing, or hiking? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could spend more time on your hobby and less time at work? Maybe it's not an either/or situation. Perhaps you can do both at the same time. When choosing a career, one of the things … [Read more...]
Signs You’re Ready To Change Jobs
Original Article It’s been almost three years since the beginning of the Great Recession and, while unemployment is still high, the “Churn” that was predicted has begun, which means more people are considering leaving for a better job or different position. If you’re thinking about seeking out a new job, first consider where you are now, how much you are invested … [Read more...]
Ten most overpaid jobs in the U.S.
Original Article Almost no one in America would admit to being overpaid, but many of us take home bloated paychecks far beyond what we deserve. "Fair compensation" is a relative term, yet HR consultants and executive headhunters agree some jobs command excessive pay that can't be explained by labor supply-and-demand imbalances. And while it's easy to argue chief executives, lawyers and movie … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Your Resume is Keeping the Phone from Ringing
Original Article If you know someone who’s looking for a job—and I’m sure you do—then you may have heard them complain about having sent their resume off to hundreds of employers, only to receive absolutely no responses or acknowledgments. I’ve heard this complaint countless times from friends and colleagues. Part of the reason this happens so often is because … [Read more...]
Top 10 People You Must Have in Your Network
Original Article Networking is a vital element when trying to find a job. Do you know the right people? So you know it is important to have the 2 Q’s as you build out your network: Quality and Quantity.But have you considered the importance of having a well-rounded network? In this labor market, having a strong network is critical to your professional survival. There are plenty of tips … [Read more...]
How to Manage Your Boss’s Expectations
Original Article A reader writes: A company owner hired me to open a new country with no resources whatsoever, then canned me after two and half months because I didn’t sell anything. However, being unwilling to accept failure, I wrote a report that explained how the current approach was doomed and recommending an alternative approach. But even though I was firm … [Read more...]
How To Improve Your Chances Of Landing A Job After A Layoff
Original Article In his mid fifties, Sam took a job that was a little over his head working for a boss who was a real hard case. The situation got really uncomfortable for everyone involved. Both Sam and his boss lost their tempers a couple of times. Ultimately, Sam was offered the opportunity to leave before being fired. All of the folks involved were very careful to never describe the job … [Read more...]
How to Recover from a Career Mistake
Original Article If you’ve fallen into a career mistake it can feel like your career is over. It is natural to feel this way but it is possible to recover from your mistake and continue with your career development. You need to accept what you have done, deal with the embarrassment and disappointment and then get ready to move on. You should never lie about your mistake but learn to focus … [Read more...]
Four Ways To Avoid Unemployment Discrimination
Hi, Employers don’t want to hire people who are unemployed. Google it. If you’ve been without a job for a while, you develop a kind of stink. You can see it when your friends back away from you at cocktail parties. You can see it as the ratio of interviews scheduled to resumes sent out continues to decline. It turns out that those folks at the office who had outside … [Read more...]
Finding the right career path for yourself
Original Article Are you thinking of choosing or changing your career? Maybe you have been dreaming about a career change but don’t know where to start. Perhaps you’re getting increasingly bored at work or realizing that opportunities for growth are limited. Or, like many in this economy, you may be unemployed or facing unemployment. Regardless of your reasons, the right career is out … [Read more...]
The 411 On Internships: How To Find Openings, When To Look & How To Turn It Into A Full-Time Gig
Original Article Internships are a vital source of experience and skills for college students and individuals looking to change careers. Because the internship process is quite different from a traditional position, it’s important to know how to find and land your ideal internship. When & Where to Look for Internships:In most cases, internship supervisors look to fill their … [Read more...]
Managing Workplace Distractions!
Original Article Interruptions at work, from email and phone calls to co-workers dropping by your office to talk, can complicate the juggle, extending your workday and draining personal time. But how far would you go to eliminate them? Would you book a conference room? Turn off your e-mail? Put up police tape outside your cubicle, to keep your co-workers away? Such techniques are being used … [Read more...]
Cultivate Confidence before Your Interview
Original Article Your first job interview in a long time is days away and your confidence feels like it’s been slowly drying up. It’s time to douse yourself with confidence – enough that you will reek of it by the time you sit down before your interviewer. “If you have confidence in yourself, the interviewing person will perceive you as smarter. Confidence is better … [Read more...]
Promote Your Personal Growth and Motivation
Original Article Are you feeling blah about your work and life? Does the experience of boredom make you unmotivated and unexcited? Are you having a mid-life crisis? You can promote your own personal growth, motivation and career development to overcome this inertia. Here are ideas and tools that will help you explore personal growth, set new goals, choose motivation and get your life and work … [Read more...]
Five Ways To Use Twitter To Search For Jobs
Original Article Three career experts recently released The Twitter Job Search Guide, an information-packed, step-by-step guide to advancing your career and finding a new job by spending about 15 minutes a day with Twitter. The book’s authors, Susan Britton Whitcomb (@SusanWhitcomb), Chandlee Bryan (@chandlee), and Deb Dib (@CEOCoach), have all developed loyal followings on Twitter and have … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Be Happy with a Job You Don’t Like
Original Article For most of us, work is a requirement. Until we uncover or create the opportunity that allows us to work our passion, we may be in a job that’s just, well…a job. Accepting your 9-5 is just a job works fine until you finally start listening to your passion andpurpose. Once you begin to acknowledge your purpose and feed your passion, your “day … [Read more...]
How to Find a Career Mentor!
Original Article Finding a mentor at work and making the relationship valuable for both of you is a challenge well worth the effort. Whether it is someone right in your own company or someone outside who shares a similar career, give the mentoring relationship a try and you won't regret it. You can try few of the below steps to find a Career Mentor for yourself Formal or OtherwiseTalk … [Read more...]
9 Obvious Ways to Get Promoted!
Original Article It would be safe to say you would have probably entertained the question of how to get promoted even before you graduated or left school. In my chats with juniors from my industry, I am often asked this question which I gladly answer. However, I sense they simply want short cuts to the next level. These experiences pushed me to pen these 9 obvious but often not … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Fill Your Resume Gaps
Original Article You’ve got a stellar resume, impeccable references and a ton of experience. You also have an eight-month gap in your employment history. And while that time you spent cliff jumping and swimming with dolphins was personally enriching for you, it may signal total slacker to prospective employees -- if you don’t spin it the right way. Here are ways to explain your time … [Read more...]
How to Recover From a Bad Performance Review!
Original Article If you’ve received negative feedback about your job performance, don’t panic. The first step to recovering is to digest the news with poise. While it’s natural to feel defensive or angry during a bad review, career coaches advise against acting on these emotions to avoid making matters worse. Take a day or two to let things soak in. Then schedule a meeting … [Read more...]
Top Oddball Interview Questions Of 2010
Original Article While we all know the interview process can seem like a bit of a stressful process, for some it can be downright grueling! We’ve culled through tens of thousands interview questions that job seekers from around the world have shared on Glassdoor over the past year and found some pretty off the wall stuff. Here’s our take on the top oddball interview questions of … [Read more...]
How to Get an Employer’s Attention in 20 Seconds
Original Article I review a lot of resumes, and they often land in my mailbox with the exact same titles: resume.doc or resume.pdf. Can you say boring? Try these alternatives to stand out as an interesting candidate: 1. Your Name Resume.doc — This minimum level of personalization ensures your resume will remain attached to your application. 2. Your Name Resume December 2010.doc … [Read more...]
What Super Bowl Ads Can Teach You About Marketing Yourself
Original Article Super Boads feature hamsters driving fast, young Jimi Hendrix choosing Pepsi, beautiful people who appreciate Bud Light or a hot new car and some scantily clad women promoting something or other. Besides giving you some laughs and something to talk about with coworkers, the commercials may inform and inspire you on marketing yourself and your career. Most of us are … [Read more...]
Do Your Homework Before the Big Interview!
Original Article Once upon a time, a job seeker landed an interview, skimmed the prospective employer's annual report, wowed the hiring manager with a few company facts and strolled into his dream job. That late-'90s fairy tale rarely comes true these days. With employers in more control of the labor market, candidates feel compelled to give it their all in their interview preparation. And … [Read more...]
5 Parts to a Cover Letter (a.k.a. How to Write a Good One!)
Original Article Every résumé should be accompanied by a cover letter. In this article I am going to demonstrate the mechanics of a well written cover letter. I hope this provides some value and enables you to craft your own cover letter to generate interest on behalf of a potential hiring manager. The Salutation (The Hello): Get a name, any name. By hook or by crook try to get … [Read more...]
Examiner.com: Negotiating With Wall Street Women!
Original article Recently I attended the second meeting of the Wall Street Women Forum, an invitation-only series of events made available to 100 senior women on Wall Street. The Forum was the brainchild of RegentAtlantic Capital partner Jane Newton, who says it emanated from her “conversations with clients over a number of years. Even before 2008, people were seeing some shifting … [Read more...]
Examiner.com: Inside senior-level talent acquisition at a major corporation
What really goes on inside the talent acquisition departments at large corporations, and what is the best way for senior level candidates to navigate the system? I spoke with Cindy Stamer, former Vice President Executive Talent Acquisition for New York City-based American Express for some answers. Here is her advice, broken into three segments: Preparation, Interview and … [Read more...]
careerealism.com: The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping
Original Article Out of everyone in my group of college friends, I was the only one who still had the same job two years after graduation. Everyone else had changed jobs once, twice, even three times. So, I felt somewhat smug—as if I knew something they didn’t. It wasn’t until many years later I understood the positive side of job hopping. It hit me when I suddenly … [Read more...]
45things.com: Can Meetings Sabotage Your Career?
Original article Who hasn't sat through a meeting and wished there would be a fire alarm (false, of course), just so the torture would come to an end? Raise your hand if you feel like you attend too many meetings, but fear proposing an end to endless meeting would lead to more meetings to discuss the issue? Looking the part. If you show up looking disorganized, trailing papers like bread crumbs … [Read more...]
WSJ.com: Want Your Old Job?
Original article If you've been laid off and your former employer is hiring again, you might see the news as a chance to get back to work at your old firm. But first it's important to consider whether it's a good idea—and whether the skills you bring are what the company needs now. The odds of getting an old job back are good if you were let go simply for budgetary reasons and the … [Read more...]
theladders.com: 2011 Salary Negotiation Tactics
Original article As we usher in 2011, experts are hinting at a better climate for the economy, employment and even salary negotiations. Recent surveys indicate a growing number of employers are concerned that their top talent might leave when the economy improves. The result: More employers are willing to negotiate on salary than they have been since the Great Recession. If you’re looking … [Read more...]
careerealism.com: The Biggest Secret Obstacle to Your Career
Original Article Time and again, clients land in my e-mail inbox or are on the phone talking to me, painfully recounting how the job they thought was secure was suddenly wiped out in the blink of an eye. What they thought was a bullet-proof company career is suddenly gone, and the employee is now left with dangling, unresolved questions: “I did everything right, and was a top … [Read more...]
WSJ.com: How to Identify Industries That Are Hiring?
Original article If the economy has affected your employment prospects, consider applying your skills in a new industry. The health-care, high-tech, energy and life-sciences sectors of the economy continue to drive demand for professional and management talent, according to some recruitment-industry consultants. But before leaping to another field, you’ll need to first identify the … [Read more...]
Glassdoor.com: Three Myths Of Professional Networking; How To Mine Your Network For A Job
Original article It feels like you’re doing something wrong when work is hard to come by. Finding a job is supposed to be as easy as writing your resume, searching online for opportunities, sending in your resume, getting an interview, and then going to work. But if that doesn’t pan out, you’re supposed to be able to mine your network for opportunities. However there are often … [Read more...]