Stephen Van Vreede asked: With unemployment rates at record highs and Fortune 500s daily announcing pending layoffs, it is pretty clear that 2009 is going to usher in an even greater frenzy of job seekers. All of us, directly or indirectly, will be affected in some way.As a job search coach, it concerns me that [...]
Lou Clark asked: Overall there are 14 job search strategies that one can adopt when looking for a new job. The strategy that most job searchers use and easily get bogged down by is online job search sites. Unfortunately this is only successful for 4% of the users. You read that correctly - online job [...]
Barbara Safani asked: four core methods of job search and I encourage job seekers to use all of them. When you are in search, looking for a job is your full-time job and you should plan to dedicate 35-40 hours per week to your search or a percentage of that it you are searching while [...]
As I begin my job search, I have found that even hourly positions require a cover letter now. I have not needed to write a cover letter in the past and … See all stories on this topic
Michelle Dumas asked: The stakes have been raised in the job search. Employers and recruiters receive a deluge of resumes every day and in response to every job opening. The online resume databases are packed full with tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of resumes! How will you ensure that your resume will make [...]
Tanya Willette asked: So you are considering a new job, great! Now you need to make sure your job search is effective. Before starting your job search on the wrong foot, make sure you consider the following: Job Search Tip #1: Update Your Resume Before you start searching for a new job, update your resume! Your resume [...]
Cecile Peterkin asked: When you’re looking for a great opportunity - a chance to advance yourself within your field or a chance to find a completely different position over the course of your job search -one thing is certain: when you have goals for your job search, you are going to want to be sure [...]
John Edmond asked: To find something, you have to start by looking, and that process can be applied to landing yourself some employment. Many people make the mistake of thinking that they can’t get a job, but the truth is, these people don’t actively go looking for one. Mass communication and the technological world we [...]
Michelle Dumas asked: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average length of unemployment is about 18 weeks. But this statistic accounts for all industries, sectors, and professional levels. While you may be one of the lucky few, other statistics indicate that the average job search for a professional or mid-manager can take six [...]
Michelle Dumas asked: months, the job market has become increasingly competitive. But even as the economy slows, and there are increasing numbers of job seekers in the job market, there are many professionals who have been incredibly successful in conducting fast, effective job searches. What do they have in common? How are they doing it? [...]
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