employment

Is your job search taking longer than you expected? Are you having difficulty getting hired? Is it possible that a simple change in a job search technique might help? In the slideshow below, learn some common job hunting mistakes to avoid in order to propel your job search to success.

2014 will be the Year of the Employee. As the economy recovers, more employees will move on to new and better opportunities. It may be the time for you to land a job you want.  Job search distractions include stress and anger for the mid-career unemployed. But, it is time to move on. Make a plan,

Some call it networking, others say it’s whom you know. No matter how you slice it, it’s common in a job search to receive job leads, referrals, or references from others. And when you land that job, it’s proper business etiquette to thank those who helped you along the way. But in this world of

Unless you’ve had jobs simply fall into your lap, you know that engaging in a job search is usually time-consuming and, the longer it takes, often stressful as well. Success is easily measured; initially by the number of interviews you get and, ultimately, in whether you receive at least one suitable job offer. // However,

You've heard the song.  One of the most popular doo wop songs of all time, the 1957 song by the Silhouettes contains lyrics describing a scenario familiar to most of us looking for employment: After breakfast, everyday, she throws the want ads right my way And never fails to say, Get a job Sha na

"Interviewing".  Yes, we know.  We feel your pain.  No matter how much we try to tell ourselves otherwise, a job interview is usually not a good time, ranking somewhere below attending traffic school among things we look forward to.  Sure, interviewing for a new job can be exciting, but it's hardly ever fun (an example

You want that new job, you need that new job…but you don’t have it yet. While the state of the economy and your industry are certainly factors that determine the ease or difficulty of your job search, sometimes the issue lies a little closer to home. It pays to examine those bad habits that could be hindering

Very frequently we have clients come to us asking about having a functional resume written. Most often, after discussing the reasons why they may want a functional resume, we advise the client against one. While a functional resume can be beneficial and effective in some  situations, you must be very strategic and think carefully about

Should you consider creative resume designs to get attention in a crowded job market? We’ve all heard the saying “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Not a day goes by when I don't feel the need to remind clients of this truth. This is especially important in your job search,

Would you benefit from guidance on how to write a resume? If you've been struggling to write your resume, you know how incredibly challenging it can be. The clients who come to us for our professional resume writing services describe hour after frustrating hour of trying to figure out the proper format and find just

Job seekers frequently suffer from telephone phobia. Knowing how and using the telephone effectively during your job search will make help keep your search moving forward efficiently and productively, ultimately helping you to land a new job faster and more successfully. Out of intimidation, shyness, or a fear of rejection many job seekers will try

If you have spent any time job searching in the recent past, you know that it isn't easy! Whether you have been at it for some time and need to revive a search that has stalled, or if you are just starting out and want your search to come to a successful conclusion as fast

Answering advertised job openings is one of the least effective yet most frequently used methods of job searching. Nearly everyone looking for a new job reads the want ads in their local newspaper and on the internet. Those who are particularly savvy often look for advertised job openings on industry niche websites or in trade

Do you need ideas on how to write a resume for a student? Look no further. If you are a new graduate or soon-to-be-graduate who will be entering the job market, you may be a bit anxious. While it had looked for a few weeks that the unemployment rates were improving, as I write this

In the course of managing my resume writing practice, prospective clients often send me their existing resumes as an aid in providing a quote for our services in writing a new resume. The vast majority of these client-submitted resumes are ineffective and contain any number of problems, including grammatical errors, inappropriate information, outdated sections, and