Networking is the best possible way to find a job. You can start networking with people you already know, but what happens once you have talked to everyone you know? You need a B List, names of people given to you by someone you know or a name you find by doing some research. Your … Continue reading Networking: Finding People Who Can Help You Find a Job
In the 19th Century, people left the house without a personal calling card. About the size of today’s business card, the calling card was handy for giving people your address or leaving it behind when you called on someone who wasn’t home. Use a similar technique in the 21st Century. Create a job seekers calling … Continue reading Create a Job seekers Calling Card
If you think temping is a “last resort” for the worker who cannot find full-time employment then here’s what you need to know about one of the best and most often hidden job opportunities currently available. Temping JobsIn the past, many temp agencies specialized in finding workers to perform secretarial, clerical or day labor services. … Continue reading Temping your way to Career Success
If you are 55 or older, you might be surprised to learn that your skills and abilities are a hot commodity in today’s job market. Older workers will continue to be in demand however mature workers will be in competition not only with younger workers but also in competition with their peers. How can the … Continue reading Career Success for Seniors
The interview is over. You’re feeling great about how you handled all the questions. You give a sigh of relief thinking that you now only need to sit back and wait for the job offer. But the phone does not ring. At first, you think that maybe the competition was stiff. Another time you think … Continue reading The Power of Thank You Notes in Job Searches
Did you know that fewer than 20% of all jobs are advertised in the classified section? And if you are Internet surfing, how can you be sure that your resume was ever read by a person rather than dumped by an electronic resume scanner? It might seem that job hunting is a bleak process but … Continue reading Beyond Classifieds: Informational Interviews
An interview is similar to dating. Each side of the equation has questions about the other necessary to establishing an effective, ongoing relationship that require honest, well thought-out answers. Remember that the questions you bring to the table to ask the interviewer in the interview demonstrate your interest, preparation, as well as knowledge in the … Continue reading Key Interview Questions to Ask
Are you looking for a new career? Interested in learning more a particular career but uncertain if you want to invest the time and money in gaining new skills or education? Or are you looking to explore new opportunities but want to avoid jumping ship at your current job? Volunteering might be the answer to … Continue reading Career Success through Volunteering
Searching for a new job, position, or even career can be intimidating, especially if you have been employed within the same company for several years. Knowing where to start, what is most important, and even whether or not it is the “right” job are all questions that race through the job seekers mind upon beginning … Continue reading Job Searching — Where to Begin?
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