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- Great Transitional Career Options - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Heather EagarSometimes it may feel that your time in your current career has just about run its course. It may seem that you’ve contributed all that you can and are now looking for new ways to make contributions to society; ways that involve you using different aspects of your creativity. If this is ...
Views: 724 - Grinning Through The Pain Of Your Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Heather EagarSometimes no matter how much you try you can’t - and don’t want to – make your current job work for you. Maybe it’s too many demands coming from too many places; maybe it’s the lack of systems that is driving you crazy. Whatever it is, you’re at your breaking ...
Views: 692 - 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: 692 - 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: 682 - 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: 680 - 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: 654 - 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: 638 - Choosing Your Dream Career - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Heather EagarThe path to finding the career of your dreams can sometimes feel so daunting. To make matters worse, it can seem that while you struggle to figure out just what it is you want to do, others have the good fortune of recognizing and living out their dreams everyday. But rest assured that these ...
Views: 637 - 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: 635 - Making Electronic Resumes Work for You - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Heather EagarWe’re living in an electronic world, which means it’s pretty important that when it comes to resumes you learn to be an electronic girl – or boy. There are a high percentage of companies that prefer that job candidates submit applications and resumes online. So if you don’t know how to do so, ...
Views: 632 - Keeping Your Spirits Up in a Tough Job Search Environment - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Heather EagarNo matter how you’ve become unemployed over the past year or more – whether through choice or force – if you’re looking to regain employment, this is a tough time to make your dream a reality. With millions of jobs lost in the past few months, acquiring a new gig is not a simple task. In fact, ...
Views: 627 - 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: 627 - Making the Most of Your References - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Heather EagarWhen searching for employment, you will find that most employers will at some point ask you to provide a list of your references. This may seem like a simple request to fulfill, but in actuality, choosing references is something that should be done with care. So before you throw your own list ...
Views: 620 - Developing Your Career from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’re just graduating from college, or deciding to enter the workforce after spending your adult years involved in other projects, then you have the benefit many others don’t: building your career from the ground up. For some, this prospect may sound scary – especially if ...
Views: 614 - 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: 614 - Creating Resumes For Contract And Temporary Positions - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Heather EagarLooking to apply for a new contract or temporary position but are unsure of how to create the right resume? You’ll be happy to know that writing resumes for these types of positions is not as difficult as you think. The major difference between resumes for temporary or contract work and ...
Views: 610 - Don't Let Being Over 50 Slow Your Executive Level Job Search - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Heather EagarJob searches are often difficult enough without throwing curveballs into the equation like age. But age is definitely a factor, even at the executive level where one would think that expertise would be valued over all else. If you’re over 50 and are running into problems being considered for ...
Views: 605(1 vote) - Job Hunting: 3 Tips For Successful Interviewing - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Heather EagarIt can be a nerve-wrecking prospect to think about your impending job interview. What will you say? How will you dress? What if the interviewer asks questions for which you don’t know the answers? These are all questions you may run through your mind before ever meeting the prospective ...
Views: 602 - Finding Jobs Created By the New Stimulus Bill - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Heather EagarWe all know that in 2009 some major adjustments have been occurring on the job front, including a new stimulus bill that is proposing to create 3.5 million new jobs. But how are you affected by this new bill? If you have been recently laid off from an employer affected by the recession, or are ...
Views: 601 - Green Collar Jobs and How You Can Fit In - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Heather EagarThe world is constantly changing before our eyes. Technology has created advancements that we could never have imagined 20 years ago. But with many of the advancements have come negative changes to our environment like pollution and global warming that affect the way we live our lives. As a ...
Views: 588 - 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: 585 - 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 ...
Views: 583 - Continuing Your Education Can Enhance Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Heather EagarHave you recently thought about enhancing your career? The thought of making more money and having more responsibility can sound very exciting; that is, until you think about what you would need to do to fulfill your goal. Often times, you can make moves within your field with the experience ...
Views: 579 - How To Handle Your First Interview - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Heather EagarYou’re fresh out of college, or have been a stay-at-home mom for years, and are now ready to take on your first job. You’ve turned in multiple applications at various employers, and out of that you’ve secured your first interview. Nail-biting time, right? Not necessarily. The ...
Views: 578 - 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: 574 - Cover Letter Mistake #2: Who Are You and Why Should I Interview You? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Heather EagarHave you ever been reading some piece of literature and as you’re reading you realize you have no idea what the point of the whole piece actually is? It’s very annoying and you’re likely not to read another word because you feel like you’ve already wasted your time. Have ...
Views: 567 - 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: 567 - 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: 561 - Getting Your Foot In The Door With Temp Work - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Heather EagarSometimes finding the job you want requires that you take unorthodox methods to get there. More and more people are finding this out as the economy dries up and competition for employment gets stiffer. This is why, for many, temporary work is a great route to take to get their foot in the door. ...
Views: 557 - IT Resume Services - Your Ticket To High-Tech Success - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Heather EagarIf you are an IT professional and are looking for a job, then you have lots of competition. That means you can’t leave your job search to chance. You need a professional resume – one written by an IT resume services company. When you work with IT resume services, you’ll get ...
Views: 556 - Cover Letter Etiquette - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Heather EagarWhether you’ve written one or one hundred cover letters in your lifetime, they can present enough challenges to make you dread the process each time. It’s for this reason that many people resort to the “carbon copy” cover letter as opposed to creating an original one for each job application. ...
Views: 547 - How to Manage Salary Negotiations - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIt’s not as difficult as you may think. In fact, in many ways it can be similar to any other business transaction. So if you’ve been thinking that it’s time to get a raise, or ask for a specific salary with a new job, take a look at some ways to get it done. Approaching the ...
Views: 537 - 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: 531 - 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: 516 - 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 ...
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