5 Job Search Tips January 21, 2010 | Diane Johnson | Leave a comment If you’re looking for a job then there are several options you should consider. The job market is extremely difficult as more and more companies are laying off workers and few are hiring. Many unemployed individuals are wondering how to provide for themselves and their families but here are some tips that may help you land a job.… Read More
The Dreaded Interview July 15, 2009 | Diane Johnson | Leave a comment Most people going for an interview tend to get sweaty and anxious. While this is typical for most people, there are tips that can help you throughout the interviewing process.… Read More
Lost in the Job Search Vortex March 25, 2008 | Marcus Varner | 1 Comment You get online, search jobs, apply, submit your resume, hit ‘send’, and then… and then, well, nobody knows what happens. If you know what I mean, check out this comic!… Read More
Pump Up Your Resume in 6 Steps: Part Two November 12, 2007 | Marcus Varner | 1 Comment After those first three steps (Pump Up Your Resume in 6 Steps: Part One), your resume has been elevated to the Karate Kid level. It has some skills but is still pretty weak. These next three steps will elevate your resume to the Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris level of job-search butt-kicking.… Read More
Pump Up Your Resume in 6 Steps: Part One November 9, 2007 | Marcus Varner | 2 Comments Your resume is your first introduction to a prospective employer. A sloppy, flabby resume tells them it came from a sloppy, flabby person and soon finds its way into the circular file (that’s a trashcan, by the way). Before they’ve even seen how you dress, speak, or otherwise present yourself, your chances of getting that job have been narrowed to zero. For this reason, flabby resumes cannot be tolerated.… Read More
Job Interviews: 10 Commonly-Asked Questions (And How to Answer) July 20, 2007 | Adam Sorensen | 2 Comments Being prepared for a job interview isn’t just about dressing appropriately, it’s also about knowing how to respond thoughtfully to the interviewer’s questions. Here are ten of the most commonly-asked job interview questions. Don’t be surprised if they come up in your next interview. … Read More