Advice for job seekers from recruiters, sourcers, HR and a career coach

One-stop shopping for career advice from the recruiting perspective, HR and the career coach on a special edition of Dream Job Radio. Read on for tips and advice…

Why to keep up your job hunt (and your spirits) during the holiday season

In part 2 of my series on looking for a job during the holidays, my friend and colleague Walter Akana shares some timely tips.

Conscious awareness and your job hunt

Do you eat an entire plate of cookies every time you think of starting your job hunt? You are not alone! A lot of people would rather do just about anything that would avoid job search activities. Have you thought about really examining how you are feeling when you avoid your search? Conscious awareness may be just the thing to help you!

How transparent should you be?

So, if you dive into Web 2.0, do you need to live your life in a fishbowl? Or, can you have a “public persona” and a private one? Is it better to share more or less with your online community? Read on to learn more about my conversation with Marci Alboher, freelance writer/journalist/author/speaker and career and workplace trend authority.

How to overcome the “overqualified” label

Have you been told you are “overqualified” for the job? Is there any good response that does not make you, the job seeker, seem desperate? Desperation isn’t traditionally a useful technique for job seekers, so read on to learn about how to focus on the employers concerns to help you land the job.

How to stay upbeat for your job hunt, Part 2

More advice to help you maintain a sunny disposition and a positive attitude during your job hunt. Read on for some tips to help improve your outlook. (Part 2)

How to stay upbeat for your job hunt, Part 1

You’ve already heard – having a positive attitude is important for your Job search. We all know it is not easy to keep a cheery disposition when the news around every corner doesn’t look so good. But the disgruntled job seeker is less likely to land a job. Who wants to hire Bitter Bob, Sarcastic Sue or Desperate Derrick? Read on for some tips to help improve your outlook. (Part 1)

Great Employers Are Best, Even in Recession

Are you still waiting for things to look up in the job market? You may be waiting a while…All indications are that we are in for a bit of a bumpy road for the next patch. But, all is not lost for job seekers! Did you know that workplaces that have been recognized as “great,” such as those highlighted on GreatPlaceJobs, historically outperformed the general market and are less likely to have to resort to layoffs during tough times?

These award-winning employers typically offer better job security, which is a terrific benefit for anyone who needs a job!

Ask for What You Want At Work. Or: Don’t Ask for Orange Juice if You Want Grape Juice

Have you ever known someone who doesn’t ever seem to know just what he or she wants? I know someone like that. In fact, I know him really well. He’s my 2-year old. He is in a constant state of not knowing exactly what he wants.

Unlike my 2-year old, whose only real consequence for his indecision is needing to say a few extra “pleases” or being stuck with whatever he first requested, there are real consequences for professionals who either don’t know what they want or don’t know how to ask for it.

Why Use Twitter?

As a regular Twitter user, I have become a big fan of the micro-blogging platform that invites you to share thoughts in pithy, 140-character blasts. Chances are, you:

Have never heard of Twitter.
Have heard of it, but think it is just another way to waste your time, or
You love Twitter and use it to keep in [...]