Job Search
Make the Most of Any Job Fair
Job fairs are a great place to go when you are seeking employment, but many people just go to these job fairs and simply think that a job will fall into their laps. This however, is the wrong approach to take when attending a job fair and there are certain things that you can do [...]
Job Interviewing
Job Interview 101 – Practice Makes Perfect
There are so many people who will go to an interview and be caught off guard. This is the easiest thing to avoid and if you are well prepared for your job interview then you will give yourself the best possible chance at nailing the interview and hopefully landing the job as a result. The [...]
Cover Letter Writing
Top Three Cover Letter Myths
Your cover letter is an important piece to the job finding puzzle and if not written properly you can really cost yourself an amazing employment opportunity or two. There are many myths floating around about cover letters and while some are of less importance than others, there are three in particular that should be looked [...]
Resume Writing
Summarize Yourself with a Resume Cloud
When visiting websites, especially blogs, you may have begun to notice words of varying sizes in a display off in the margin. Known as a tag cloud, or word cloud, these are visual depictions of the word content of a site. Basically, they visually summarize the main theme of a website; the more a particular [...]
Career Advice
Avoid These New Job Pitfalls
Starting a new job is exciting, but it’s also loaded with potential landmines. These tips will ensure you come across as professional from the very first day: • Be discreet. It’s good to disclose a little about yourself so your new co-workers and supervisor get to know you, but there’s a fine line between sharing [...]
Recruiters
Job Hunting: Finding a Recruiter
It’s a jungle out there, especially for those looking for jobs in a tough marketplace. It can be especially difficult trying to navigate all of the job search boards, social networking sites, and classified ads, not to mention the job fairs that make your head spin. When you’re searching for a job it’s ok to [...]
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Remember, all jobs are temporary. A good job tip can make a world of difference when applying for a job. My hope is for this job search blog to be an almost endless supply of good job tips and will help every job seeker find a great job - until it's time to find the next great job.