Nov, 2012

Five Easy Ways to Find Contact Information

Contact Information ResearchYou found a job posting that you really like, and you feel good about your chances. You prepared a resume that will impress and wrote the perfect cover letter for it. Now everything is set—all there is left to do is to send everything to the right person. You want your application to be seen by the person who calls the shots: the hiring manager. The problem is that you don't know how to reach him or her. Here are some tips on how you can find that person’s contact information:

Nov, 2012

Managing Your Job Search Online

Job Search Online If you’re a job seeker who has embraced the power of the Internet in conducting your search, you have probably realized that it’s overwhelming. The Internet is vast and has many places where you can find a job, so you will need to manage your search.

Nov, 2012

Five Ways to Help Your Network Think of You

Job Search StrategiesWhen searching for a job, you need all the help you can get. But how can your friends help you if they don’t think of you whenever they see a job opening? The people in your network meet people every day, and these people also meet other people who could possibly help you get a job. To get people to help you, there is no need to beg them to do it.

Nov, 2012

7 Tips for Fresh Graduates on their First Job

Tips for Fresh GraduatesAfter graduation, the time will come when you will need to join the workforce. During that time, you will be in an uncharted territory, a place where you need to learn the ins and outs of what it means to be an employee. To help you ease into that transition, here are some things you can do for a better start in your career:

Oct, 2012

6 Factors in Choosing Your Internship

Career InternshipBefore college students graduate, they often need complete an internship program. Internships are a great way to prepare students for their future career. It gives them a deeper understanding of the path they want to take, and puts them in a situation in which they can learn firsthand what it feels like to work in their chosen profession.

Oct, 2012

Job Search Myths in a Tough Economy

Job search in a bad economyMost people would say that applying for a job in a tough economy is pointless. Companies are laying off their employees, and more people are left without jobs. While finding a job will be tough, it’s not impossible; you just need to take action in your job search. It’s also important to not let the all-too-common myths affect your job search.

Here are some myths that you shouldn’t allow to prevent you from finding a job:

Oct, 2012

Five Signs of a Bad Boss

Signs of a Bad Boss Having a job is great, especially in the current economic situation. However, it might not be so good to have a job when you work for a bad boss. It will only end up in another long and painful job search. Sure, you can stand their bad ways right now, but sooner or later you will want out.

If you don’t feel happy with your job right now, a bad boss might be the cause. So, if you want to know whether you have a bad boss, here are some of the telltale signs:

Oct, 2012

Five Reasons You’re not Getting Interviews

Not Getting InterviewsYour job search is at a standstill. You have been sending applications tirelessly for the past few weeks but can’t get seem to go over the hump. It feels like no one is interested enough to use your services. If this looks like it’s starting to become a pattern, then you may be doing something to prevent yourself from getting interviews.

Oct, 2012

Four Ways to Cope with Frustration from Your Job Search

Frustrated with Job SearchSearching for a job is not easy. It can take a long time before your efforts pay off. There is no secret formula that will get a job that you want. There are only guidelines that you can follow to give yourself a better shot at landing a job.

On your road to landing a job, there will be bumps along the way. There will be times when these bumps can be very frustrating—sometimes even to the point of getting in the way of your search and your effectiveness.

If you don’t want this happening, you need to learn how to handle and overcome frustration. Here are some thoughts on how to do this:

Oct, 2012

Doing Research on Your Interviewer

Research on InterviewerSo, you’ve got an upcoming interview. If you are at this stage of the job search, be proud of yourself. You are only a few steps away from finishing the job search race. Now, you need to prepare for the last lap for a strong finish.

In preparing for the interview, it will be good to do some research on your interviewer. It will arm yourself with the right information to make a strong impression and, most importantly, give you confidence.

When doing research on your interviewer, here are the things you should look for: