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There is an old adage that "Looking for a job is harder than working." How true! The rigors of job search are magnified by the turmoil we experience: lack of self-confidence, humiliation, financial pressure, and the undercurrent of emotions that colo...

Applying for work is stressful, no matter the circumstances. Even if you are already working, and merely looking to see what else is out there, you still want to be offered the position. If you realize, half way through an interview, that you would b...

Once again, I'm taking a look at the current status of the programming job market. I guess my biggest interest is in seeing which programming languages are the most popular. Originally, I did an article about this 3 months ago (Decisions! Decisions!)...

There's an old saying that if a person works at a job or career that they find unfulfilling, they're simply trading time for money. And since time is our most precious resource, your really have to ask yourself if it's a worthwhile trade. Have a loo...

1. When can I expect to hear from you? 2. What are the key priorities of the job? 3. What plans are there for an initial induction? 4. What is the successful candidate expected to achieve in the next six months? 5. Who are the key internal stake hold...

You'd think that in our society there would be allowances for people who chose to take off some time for one reason or another. You'd think that when they were hunting for a job that people would understand some of the personal issues that people hav...

Will Real Estate prices keep going up or will the bubble burst? Who knows? Either way, real estate is a risky business. Tying up all that money and having very little liquidity can spell disaster for any investor. In any hot market there are always ...

While many of the offshore oil rig jobs are physical in nature, many of the rig companies go out of their way to make sure your time spent onboard is an enjoyable one. For instance employees may find themselves living in accommodation wings that meet...

You can choose Your career Are you one of the many people who don't feel pleasant with your current job or career? Have you worked in one career for many years, and found yourself burned out? Or do you feel that your life is not what it could be, b...

If you've been job hunting in today's unusual job marketplace, you know what I mean when I say things are tough! Especially since 9/11 and Katrina. You've probably tried all the traditional techniques: * posted resumes all over the place * contacted ...

There are lots of folks out there -- just like you -- looking to get ahead. And if you don't have your ducks in a row . . . if you can't stand out from the pack . . . you'll get eaten alive by your competitors. That's why you MUST use innovative stra...

Ain't Google great? Ok, but are YOU being googled without your knowledge? If you are, your job search may be in jeopardy. If you're pursuing a job search Google can be a fabulous tool for *** Background information about an employer *** Insightful...

If you're serious about finding a job you MUST avoid these fundamental flaws that can sabotage your job search campaign. 1. Writing a resume no one wants to read! Your resume can NOT focus on YOU and your past! It must show employers how you can make...

Are you thinking on changing careers? Have you thought about the railroad? The railroad industry is one of the highest paying blue collar jobs in America. I actually came to the railroad industry from a white collar executive job. My previous caree...

For the most part, 80% of what goes on in an interview is routine and predictable. There are hundreds of books out there on what to ask and what you'll be asked. In addition to the standard questions, you need to decide what questions you are most ...

Ok. So you've decided it's time to make a career move! Maybe you just got laid off. Or management is driving you crazy. Maybe you need to make more money. Or you're anxious to advance yourself. Whatever your reasons, it's critically important tha...

When is a question, also an answer? When what you ask, tells an interviewer something about your mindset, motives, understanding of the job, or what you are bringing into the company in the way of assets. At the end of an interview, it's customary fo...

After months of looking you've finally found the job of your dreams. The new company loves you and wants you to start work as soon as possible. The only problem is how to quit the job you have? Though you may have fantasized about telling your pres...

Welcome to the job market revolution of the 21st Century! The good old days of passively finding a job . . . writing a resume, posting it on some job sites, answering some ads, contacting a few agencies of recruiter . . . those days are gone forever....

"I was hit with a double-whammy!" Henry lamented. Henry, 53, was not only let go at the peak of his earning years as a telecommunications executive, but also at a time when his industry was in a decline. At first he wasn't really worried: he'd weat...

Years ago, while working as a Branch Secretary for a cemetery services company, I had a phrase uttered to me that would be repeated many times, in different contexts, throughout my career. In the staff lunchroom one of the salesmen, James, was boldly...

I'm not happy. The printer has still not been fixed and now my chair is broken. The problem with this place is that it is falling apart. My boss is okay but has no clue what is going on. That new guy that started last week, who no one bothered to int...

The Internet is a very useful tool for job seekers as it is a great source of information. Also, taking into account of a more wired world, getting online has never been easier. People can cost-effectively get Internet access in public libraries at ...

I coined this word to draw attention to the nervous and apprehensive way of saying something in the job search that makes you feel like a buffoon. A "blurt" is a catchy way of saying: Gaffe. When is a blurt inappropriate? For example, the intervie...

That "B" word---B O R E D O M. How did I get this wearing word in my work? I got it because I don't have enough to do in my job! Yes, I have completed my assigned tasks, but I have time left over, which leads to boredom. I know that all kinds of job...

Building your resume, based on a resume outline will give it structure and flow... it provides an outline of all the things you should include in your resume. A resume is one of the most important documents you will ever create First you have to deci...

I am going to give you a breakdown of my ... er ... work ... playtime .... income .... I'm a UK based Web Designer, Web Developer, Internet Consultant. I build websites, content management systems and internet solutions for anybody who can afford me....

Competency based interviews are intended to get the best from you, the candidate, whilst also fulfilling the needs of the organisation to get the very best person for the job. There are some easy steps to make the most of yourself and have a much bet...

1: Keep It Short Considering that initially HR personnel only spend approximately 10-20 seconds on a resume, the shorter your resume, the most desirable it is. Aim for one page. Of course, it is sometimes impossible to create such a short resume. You...

Why Use Resume Objectives Before we can discuss the pitfalls you first need to understand the reasons for including your resume objectives and how they relate to your resume and interview selection process. Including an objectives section at the begi...