Mix and Match to Find Your Dream Job
I often joke with my husband – an author of three Civil War books – that we could do a joint book tour. The target audience? People who want to find a job in a Civil War association. While it IS a joke...
View ArticleThree Ways To Uncover Hidden Jobs
Recently, I heard someone say that the hidden job market IS the job market, and it’s true. There are more jobs available than are ever advertised! There are countless reasons why, but many employers...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning for Your Resume
Whether you are digging out from yet another snowstorm or already fighting the urge to hit the golf course, spring is a great time to focus on new beginnings, starting fresh, and of course, cleaning up...
View ArticleNever Look for a Job Again!
Believe it or not, there are people out there who have never needed to conduct a formal job search. While there is a bit of luck involved, it’s the kind that you can create for yourself. By cultivating...
View ArticleIs There Such a Thing as a “Quick” Job Search? Yes!
Moving at the speed of life can be difficult with all of the directions that we are pulled in; keeping up with family, friends, work, and recreation has pushed us to our limits as far as time is...
View ArticleYou Have a 1.2% Chance of Getting a Job Through an Online Application – How...
I recently attended The National Resume Writers’ Association’s annual conference, where I learned of this startling statistic. While I always knew that having an internal company contact was MUCH more...
View ArticleTips on handling off-the-wall job interview questions
Employers have started a new trend that seems to be sticking. Rather than jumping into interviews with a traditional question, many of today’s employers are asking questions that are completely...
View ArticleThe Four Tips Job Seekers Should Know About Working with Executive Recruiters
Executive recruiters provide a useful service by determining the best candidates for open positions. This process helps businesses identify candidates who can fulfill the job, are dedicated, and will...
View ArticleDealing with Distance: Four Tips for Long-Distance Job Searches
Long-distance job searches can be difficult and stressful. The long-distance job seeker has the potential of being squeezed out of the running by local qualified candidates, and—from an employer’s...
View ArticleThe New Wave of Executive Engagement: How to Make the Most of Today’s LinkedIn
Though LinkedIn has gone through some distinct growing pains, it has emerged as a dynamic networking platform with clear influences from popular social sites like Facebook and Twitter. Read on for 4...
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