Looking for a Job at 50
If you’re 50-plus and have experienced a job loss, or you’re simply looking to switch gigs, take heart in the fact that your career isn’t over. Here is an article from The Week that has some excellent advice on how older workers can better market themselves in today’s job search… and get hired. 1. Don’t… […]
5 New LinkedIn Tools to Help Your Job Search
LinkedIn has become a top location for networking and finding your next job. Here are some new tools you might not have known about that could increase your job search. Many professionals choose not to participate on social networks. Indeed, more people are now opting out, sometimes publicly, from Facebook and Twitter, saying that the […]
Staying Motivated During Your Job Search
The longer you look for a job, the tougher it becomes. Who could blame you for feeling despondent, discouraged, depressed—even bitter? Some days you may not even feel like getting out of bed. Here are 20 Ways to Stay Motivated through out your jobs search, written by US News: Unfortunately, not only is depression, […]
Seasonal Jobs that Could Work for You
If you’re unemployed and think the holidays are a time to stop your job hunt, you might want to think again. There are more seasonal jobs available this year than in the last couple of years. Take a look at these statistics from Alison Doyle at About.com: The days where one holiday began after […]
Final Cut: Words to Strike from Your Resume
You’ve finally finished your resume, had others read it, proof read it three times, etc. Now to make the final cut. Here is an excellent article from Forbes that will take you through which words to strike from your resume before you send / post it. If you’ve applied for a job recently, you’ve probably […]
Job Search Tips for the End of the Year
No one is looking to hire, they rationalize. Besides, who wants to think about changing job during such a fun and family season? This could be a serious mistake. You could be missing out on one of the most productive job search times of the year. There are several reasons why you should take advantage […]