It’s a spooky time of year. Ghoulish decorations, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns abound, reminding us that it’s time to stock up on bowls of candy for greedy trick-or-treaters. It’s a good reminder to make sure that you aren’t frightening off hiring managers and squandering opportunities to land jobs. Is it time to dress up your job search strategy? [Read more…] about 10 scary job search mistakes
How to benefit from job search technology
If you’re in an active job search, you know using technology to your advantage is key to your success. You’re encouraged to use social media to expand your network and demonstrate your expertise. Your resume needs to overcome applicant tracking systems to win an interview, and video interviews are becoming the norm for busy companies seeking efficient mechanisms to screen and select the best candidates. [Read more…] about How to benefit from job search technology
Tired of looking for a job? 5 tips to prepare to start your own business
Are you dissatisfied with your job, or reading the writing on the wall that suggests it may be time to think of your own exit strategy? If so, you are in good company. A Mercer’s What’s Workingâ„¢ survey last year, conducted over two quarters, included 2,400 workers in the U.S. They found, “nearly one in three (32%) U.S. workers is seriously considering leaving his or her organization at the present time, up sharply from 23% in 2005.†[Read more…] about Tired of looking for a job? 5 tips to prepare to start your own business
What job seekers can learn from the presidential campaign
Presidential campaigns in the U.S. make me think a lot about job seekers, and not because jobs and who can “create” the most jobs in Washington are the #1 topics on everyone’s minds. Let’s face it, running for office is the longest, extended interview anyone could imagine. [Read more…] about What job seekers can learn from the presidential campaign
How to find and apply for jobs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported there were 12.8 million unemployed, but 3.7 million unfilled positions. Despite the fact that there are approximately 40,000 job posting sites online, job seekers are challenged to find the best opportunities for them, and employers struggle to identify the best candidates. [Read more…] about How to find and apply for jobs