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
Nominate the books that shape work
From Ben Franklin to Betty Friedan, from “Of Mice and Men” to “The Devil Wears Prada,” the U.S. Department of Labor launches the “Books that Shaped Work in America” project. This Centennial project invites the public to compile a list of books about work, workers and workplaces and learn about department’s mission and history. [Read more…] about Nominate the books that shape work
Career change: social media can help
Career change is usually difficult for the one doing the changing. There are always aspects of advertized jobs the applicant has not exactly accomplished, if only because he or she hasn’t had the chance! Highlighting transferable skills (the ones you can use in any job) as well as targeting your application materials for the positions in question are important pieces of a successful career change. Having a well-targeted resume that makes it clear why you can do the job (even if you’ve never done it before) is so important! [Read more…] about Career change: social media can help