A new year is a great opportunity to reevaluate your career goals and decide if 2014 is the year that you’ll (finally) focus on finding a new job or career. [Read more…] about New Year, New Career
Get a job around the holidays
Maybe you think this isn’t a good time to job hunt? Conventional wisdom suggests everyone is too busy delving into the holiday season to focus on identifying and securing new candidates. Regardless, you want to look and feel your best and you can get a job this time of year! [Read more…] about Get a job around the holidays
Holiday party networking tips
Do holiday parties leave you hapless and hopeless? Maybe you’re between jobs and not really feeling the spirit? Don’t despair! With a little preparation and the right attitude, you can turn festive occasions into opportunities for you to meet new allies for your job search. Follow these tips to turn your not-working into effective networking. [Read more…] about Holiday party networking tips
10 ways to learn to be more tech savvy
Technology is the rage, and employees need to keep up-to-date on the latest as it affects their industry. Being able to tap into technology – especially if you’re an older job seeker – might be a real differentiating factor and help make it clear to employers that you can keep up with trends. How can you be more tech savvy? [Read more…] about 10 ways to learn to be more tech savvy
How to avoid job scams
If job searching wasn’t nerve-wracking enough for you, job scams add a scary layer to the process. So many job search and career advancement activities are now conducted online — from researching companies to expanding your professional network on LinkedIn to finding open positions — and scammers are taking full advantage. [Read more…] about How to avoid job scams