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- Moms Going Back to Work for Financial Security - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2007 from Heather EagarThere has been a ton of discussion lately about stay-at-home moms sacrificing their financial health for the sake of raising their children. Whether you agree or disagree with this statement, there are a lot of moms returning to the workforce to make an extra buck and keep their foot in the ...
Views: 884 - Networking Can Jump-Start Your Career - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Heather EagarThere are a number of ways that you can acquire the job you want. You can go the traditional route of finding an ad and applying for the job, or going through the temp agency where you can get your feet wet in certain fields. But another great way to get a job is through networking. Whether you ...
Views: 562 - New Job, New Tricks: Social Networking and the Job Search for Baby Boomers - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Heather EagarIn the new world of technology, it’s very common for job seekers to work via the Internet to find their employment. This is mainly because many employers have moved their application processes to the Internet – as well as their headhunters. In other words, if you want to find employment, your ...
Views: 610 - New-Age Recruiting: Using Online Social Networks To Secure Employment - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Heather EagarThe world of job recruiting has changed drastically in recent years. Whereas in the past, the route to securing employment was simply getting your resume together and responding to help-wanted ads – or even getting approached by a headhunter – now much of the recruitment process is ...
Views: 689 - Preparing for Executive Interviews - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Heather EagarAs an executive, you’ve probably been on plenty of interviews in your lifetime – from that entry-level position to the management positions you’ve held. But nothing quite compares to the executive-level interview; if you’ve been on even one you know this is a true statement. So how do you ...
Views: 1505 - Protecting Yourself from Work-from-Home Scams - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Heather EagarAs the Internet becomes more popular, there are increasing opportunities to not only become employed by this medium, but also work from home while doing so. However, not every online opportunity is trustworthy. There are tons of scam artists ready to take advantage of the naïve. This is ...
Views: 631 - Reinvent Your Career By Knowing “You” - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been thinking about starting a new career, you may be feeling confused as to where to start. You know you don’t want to continue on your current path, but you don’t exactly know what new path to take. One very important aspect of reinventing your career is knowing exactly who you are ...
Views: 821 - Resume Tips For Career Fairs And Online Job Banks - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Heather EagarIf you’re all set to attend a career fair – or are looking to post your resume on an online job bank – and are concerned about how to create a resume for companies you have yet to meet, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are ways to create great resumes capable of catching ...
Views: 524 - Saving Time in Your Job Search is Easier than You Think - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Heather EagarDon’t you sometimes wish that you could just cut out hours in your job search? Sometimes it seems to take so darn long to research and apply. But the good news is that it really doesn’t have to take very long if you know how to fine-tune your job search. Done correctly, you could easily shave a ...
Views: 1078 - Searching for Employment - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2005 from Heather EagarSearching for a job can be a daunting and confusing task for anyone, whether he or she is just entering the job market, looking for a better job or find him or herself without a job after several years with one employer. A job search can be successful when the person looking for a job knows ...
Views: 814 - Should You Accept a Low-Paying Job Offer or Stick with Unemployment Benefits? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2009 from Heather EagarSo you’ve recently been let go from your company and are receiving unemployment benefits when an amazing thing happens – you get a job offer. But it’s not the offer you were hoping for. While it will definitely pay the bills, it will result in you taking less than 50-percent of what you were ...
Views: 1376 - Signs Your Resume Has Gone Bad - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Heather EagarIf you’ve ever been in the position to review resumes and cover letters, then you know there are some funky ones out there. But what really makes a resume a bad resume? It goes on and on and on… Resumes, as a rule, should not be longer than two pages. Yes, there are exceptions but ...
Views: 578 - Snagging a Great Internship: 3 Resume-Writing Tips - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Heather EagarIt’s not uncommon for an intern-hopeful to feel shocked after realizing that they need to create a resume in order to apply for a position. Because many on-campus jobs are obtainable without a resume, some students never assume they will need it to apply for an internship. They’re wrong. The ...
Views: 645 - Standing Out from the Crowd at Career Fairs - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Heather EagarIt can be intimidating walking into a career fair…all of those employers waiting for YOU to come and meet them. However, if you’re armed with the knowledge and confidence that you need, this could be the beginning of a new – or – better career. Do Your Research Treat the career fair as a bunch ...
Views: 672 - Strategies for Older Workers to Market Themselves - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Heather EagarJust because you may be entering retirement age does not mean that you are too old to work if you still want (or need) to. In fact, many companies are looking to the Baby Boomer generation and beyond to fill in roles that require years of experience. So if you’re looking to come out of ...
Views: 510 - Stuck in a Job Search Rut? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2006 from Heather EagarIt happens. You get all pumped up to look for a new job, get your resume and cover letter all spruced up and then…nothing. How do you put the excitement back in your job search? Remember Why You’re Job Hunting It’s easy to forget why you felt it was important to look for a job in the first ...
Views: 878 - Switching from a Suffering Industry to a Safe One= - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve been laid off from your job because the industry is drying up – or think you’re in jeopardy of this happening – and want to find a solution to your problem, you’re not alone. There are a lot of people who started out in the industry of their choice only to realize that it is dying out ...
Views: 675 - Take A Side Job For The Sake Of Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Heather EagarWhen was the last time you looked at your life and said, “How in the world did I get here?” A month ago? Last week? This morning? Sometimes you can wonder that in a good way as if you’ve had a great fortune in love, life and work. Other times, it’s not thought of in such ...
Views: 623 - The Cubicle Isn't Always Bigger On The Other Side - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Heather EagarPatience. It’s a difficult trait to possess when you’re in the middle of a job search. This is especially true when you’re miserable in your current job. You think any job would be better than the one you’re in now. Caution: Tread carefully; you don’t want to make ...
Views: 898 - Tips for Executives: Searching for Jobs the Right Way - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Heather EagarPossibly one of the largest mistakes that an executive could make when searching for a job is conducting the job search as if he were a manager. Once you reach the level of an executive, you have entered a new world and have to treat your job search as such. This means taking different avenues ...
Views: 1238 - Tips for Finding Great Internship Opportunities - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Heather EagarAs you make this determination, it is important to acquire experiences along the way that can help develop your career. One of the best ways to get this done is through an internship. If you’re looking to open the door to some great internship opportunities, here are some tips to get you ...
Views: 500 - Tips for Grads Looking for Employment During the Recession - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Heather EagarBeing a college grad in the middle of a recession is one of the toughest times to try to find a job. Unfortunately, there are thousands of students who have recently graduated – or are about to cross the stage – who will be looking for employment with 4 million others who have recently been laid ...
Views: 566 - Unique Tips for Helping Executive Recruiters Find Your Resume - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Heather EagarWith more people than ever vying for the same executive job opportunities, it’s important that you take every unique step possible to make sure that recruiters can find your resume among the many others out there. But how exactly can you get this done? Here are some tips to make sure to help ...
Views: 854 - Waiting for Job Opportunities: How to Keep Yourself Occupied - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Heather EagarWith over 500,000 people losing their jobs in the month of November 2008, and over 10 million unemployed in the United States to date, the thought of acquiring a job can almost seem hopeless. But it’s not. Companies are still hiring, jobs are still available, and you can have one – ...
Views: 629 - Ways To Avoid Missing A Fantastic Job Opportunity - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Heather EagarDo you sometimes feel that despite all of your efforts to find work, you may be missing out on some great job opportunities? In many situations, this common concern can be extremely accurate. But how can you avoid missing out on great jobs? What can you do differently? There are a few ways to ...
Views: 769 - Ways to Make Your Online Executive Brand Come Alive - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Heather EagarAs you probably already know, creating an executive brand that flourishes online is just as important as developing your brand in the offline world. More and more recruiters are making their way to the Internet to find their next great talent – and of course, being that talent, you want to make ...
Views: 1111 - Ways to Transition from a Large to a Smaller Company - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Heather EagarIt’s not always easy to work for a big company – especially when that big company lays you off and leaves you unwanted by smaller companies. Unfortunately, this scenario is true for too many veterans who have been let go from business giants only to be shot down by smaller companies that are ...
Views: 908 - What Makes Your Job Search Go 'Round - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Heather EagarIt’s no secret: your job search can be a drag. And it can be very draining on your psyche. Maybe if we go in-depth to see what really is all involved in a job search and what it entails, it’ll help you gain perspective. The Mental Preparation Yep, you have to be in the right frame ...
Views: 555 - What Should be Included in Your Executive Resume - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Heather Eagarn. Writing executive resumes can be a challenging project, especially when you don’t write them on a regular basis. One reason this is the case is because they are so much more entailed than other resumes. Indeed, there are more key components that should be included in executive resumes to ...
Views: 1284 - Why Executives Should Consider Trends When Planning A Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Heather EagarThe New Year has brought on many new trends in the job search world – and the same is true in the executive realm. Executives need to stay up to date, because otherwise they'll fall behind when searching for a job and might not consider some of the newer tactics that professionals use to find ...
Views: 737 - Why Twitter Is Great for Executive Job Searches - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Heather EagarYou’ve probably been hearing people rant and rave about how great Twitter is for job searches for a couple of years now. But it’s hard to imagine that this one site could make a difference when you only get to use 140 characters to post your thoughts. On the contrary, the site has made ...
Views: 1116 - Writing Resumes For Federal Jobs - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Heather EagarSo you’re looking to land your first Federal job and are just about to start working on your resume. Stop right there. Before you put pen to paper (or fingers to keys), you should know that applying for Federal employment is different than the private sector. Federal guidelines require ...
Views: 783 - Writing Your Cover Letter – You Really Can Do It - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2006 from Heather EagarThe dreaded cover letter. This is where you, the job candidate, have to convey all this important information as to why you’re the perfect person for the job. It shouldn’t be that difficult, right? For multiple reasons, however, it makes some job seekers procrastinate applying for jobs. Do you ...
Views: 858 - You Aren’t Single Dimensional – So Why Is Your Resume? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2006 from Heather EagarChoosing a resume style is as difficult or easy as choosing the most suitable dress or suit for that all-important interview. It is all too simplistic to say that a one ‘jacket fits all’ strategy will work for everyone when deciding what resume style to use – still, most job seekers take this ...
Views: 958 - Your Resume's Design - How Important Is It? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Heather EagarThe thought of writing a resume can be intimidating to say the least. There is so much to consider that the process can easily leave you too exhausted to continue – even before you start. What’s worse is if you have no idea how to create the design – or even how important the ...
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