Tag: Job Search
How to Approach a Job Search After a Lay-off
It’s usually really easy to spot: the nervous jitters as he talks about his most recent position, the disdain he is clearly trying to hide about his supervisor or colleagues, the glossing over of the actual job conclusion. By the time I ask, “so what prompted you to leave” orRead More
Employed? Your Job Search Isn’t Over Yet
There once was a time when the job search was a rare circumstance. Professionals landed jobs with big-time companies straight out of college, polished industry skills by climbing the ranks within those companies, and eventually retired from the same companies after sitting pretty in corner offices. My, how times haveRead More
Top Three Mistakes that Keep You Unemployed
Technically, there are hundreds of ways to sabotage (literally) a job search campaign, but for the purpose of this discussion, I will restrict myself to three common mistakes most job seekers make that keep them unemployed. Over the past few months, I have observed a steady and measurable increase inRead More
Give Your Job Application the Edge with an Online Profile
If you are in the process of looking for a job you’re probably already using all the traditional approaches: job application forms, CVs and résumés, covering letters and emails. But have you also thought about setting up a personal online profile with a website? This not only shows potential employersRead More
How to Get a Job & Beat Unemployment
For the lucky ones, it’s only a matter of days whereas for others, it may take years to figure out how to get a job. Being unemployed is a crushing experience — something nearly everyone experiences at some point in their lives. People may think they’re doing enough to aid theirRead More
5 Quick Resume Tips for Job Search
If you think that your resume is just one small part of your job search, you’re missing out on a lot. Thanks to its versatility, this document can serve as an awesome job search hack tool with these resume tips. You already attach your resume to the emails you sendRead More
The Real Reason a Recruiter Isn’t Calling Back
Have you experienced the frustration of a job search or tried seeking the attention of a recruiter? If you’re looking for a job, you’ve probably encountered a million articles and how-to tips about how to dress at interviews, or the right way to format your resume. The truth is, however,Read More
How to Use LinkedIn to Find a New Job
So you’re looking for a new job? Good for you. Before you make an appointment with a headhunter or waste too much time searching online job boards, check out LinkedIn. Really. It’s more than just another social network. It’s a powerful job-search tool. They have a pretty good section onRead More