Employers don’t hire during the holidays. Just ask the jobseeker who was offered a job on Black Friday or the one who was invited to a second job interview just before Christmas. Employers not hiring during the holidays is a myth. Putting your job search on hold between Thanksgiving and New Year’s … [Read more...] about Get Hired During the Holidays: Jingle Bells, Your Job Search Ring
Job-Search Scams You Should Be Aware Of
There are many job-search scams to watch out for. There's never a shortage of human scum: people who put their energy into taking from and taking advantage of others. As a job seeker, you can be taken advantage of too. Years ago, we could spot certain scams like these: "Work From Home and Earn … [Read more...] about Job-Search Scams You Should Be Aware Of
What To Do When Your Job Search Is Stuck & Not Working (In-Depth Guide)
Where are you lost or stuck in your job search? This guide is a self-assessment exercise combined with practical tips to help you get unstuck and move toward landing your dream job. There are plenty of smart job seekers who struggle with finding jobs and/or a satisfying career. Why is this? … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Job Search Is Stuck & Not Working (In-Depth Guide)
So, You Got Fired (Or You Think You’re About To Get Fired)
Fired. Discontinued. Let go. Dehired. Right-sized. Whether you think you might be in danger of losing your job or you’ve already gotten the ax, this guide will help you put the WHOLE thing in your rearview mirror. You might think you're special because you received the "let's … [Read more...] about So, You Got Fired (Or You Think You’re About To Get Fired)
CraigZoom — a Craigslist Job Search Tool You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
For some, the power of CraigsList is overlooked when conducting a job search. This is where CraigZoom (now referred to as ZoomTheList) comes into play, giving you the ability to add another tool to help you conduct a more robust job search using Craigslist. This "Google-like" tool allows you to … [Read more...] about CraigZoom — a Craigslist Job Search Tool You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
BlueSteps – Detailed Online Review to Answer “Should You Join?”
BlueSteps.com is a site built by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) that includes a database of more than 9,000 recruiters across 75 countries with global placements and search that’s ideal for top talent in thought leadership roles. Some of the global talent they search for … [Read more...] about BlueSteps – Detailed Online Review to Answer “Should You Join?”
ExecuNet Review — To Help You Answer, “Should You Join?”
The job search for an executive can be a long and arduous prospect — and this is true when it comes to finding employment in a competitive job market when there’s stiff competition for the best-paying jobs. Fortunately, there are resources like professional executive resume writers, career … [Read more...] about ExecuNet Review — To Help You Answer, “Should You Join?”
Recruiters & LinkedIn – How to Get Found by Recruiters on LinkedIn
According to a Jobvite survey of 1,000+ recruiters, 92% stated they use social media to recruit and hire. The social network of choice? LinkedIn. No surprise there. The clear heavyweight, LinkedIn ranks #1 amongst 87% of recruiters who leverage LinkedIn's talent acquisition tools to source, … [Read more...] about Recruiters & LinkedIn – How to Get Found by Recruiters on LinkedIn