Careers & Employment Articles

It's clear there are a number of common issues faced by business people across totally unrelated industries and environments. This series was created to provide some perspective and guidance to executives as they negotiate their way up the corporate ...

Any online recruitment agency can help you to submit for vacancies to the agency by employers. Online recruitment agencies are used by employers for many purposes. Get help with the recruitment process, conceal recruitment activities from competitors...

Current trends in business are conspiring to create a revolution in the way that small and medium sized companies do business. These forces have created an environment in which growing companies can make maximum use of their labor dollars, while acce...

"The Emperor's New Clothes" was a favorite childhood story of mine. It made me laugh. I couldn't believe that all those adults were standing around, watching the emperor make a fool of himself and not telling him the truth. When I grew up and went to...

America may be the Land of Opportunity, but this is also the land of the Big Trade-Off. Sure, you can have that nice house, but you're going to have to become a mortgage slave to keep it. You can drive that fancy sports car, but you'll ha...

Although today's job market can be very competitive, many job seekers overlook simple techniques that will catch potential employers' attention. Apply these eight ideas to stay ahead of your competitors and get hired now! 1. BRAND YOURSELF. Target, M...

Set the stage for fantastic job fair follow-up while you are still at the job fair. As the conversation is coming to a close, ask for the company representative's business card. If he or she doesn't have one, ask for their name, title, and best way t...

Telephone interviews don't just happen; they are the result of action you have taken. For example, when you are networking and the company representative becomes interested in your skills; when a company representative calls you in response to a rés...

Getting a job is not just about your performance in an interview. The post-interview follow up you do has a critical role in a successful job hunt. Here's how to do it effectively. On the day of the interview or at most the next day, send a thank you...

Too many job seekers set themselves up for failure before the interview ever takes place. They fail to target their audience, demonstrate relevant skills and experience, or present themselves in a way that grabs the attention of potential employers. ...

Effective follow-up after a job interview is often a key reason why someone gets a job, even though there are other equally qualified candidates. Many candidates treat follow up as an optional add-on to their job search. That's just not the case. The...

Another morning of job hunting lies ahead of you. You pour a cup of coffee and open the paper to the employment section. With a mixture of anticipation and desperation you pick up a stub of pencil and prepare to target and identify some possible job ...

We've all heard it before: "Just get out there and network!" If it was that easy, we would already be doing it. So why is it so hard? Well, you're an introvert, aren't you? Enough said. However, unless the prospect of a really long job search excites...

In today's competitive job market you can't afford a résumé that fizzles. Power up your résumé with solid success stories. Include simple, clear accomplishment statements to get and keep the attention of hiring managers. Appreciate the value you ...

Studies show that more than 50% of people are unhappy in their jobs yet few will actually make a career change in 2005. Why? Most people let fear stop them yet successful career changers know that fear is simply a sign that you are headed in the rig...

Whether you've been right-sized, downsized, underutilized, or just plain fired, looking for work is a life-changing experience that rocks your world. Regain your equilibrium with these ten strategies and get back to being your best. 1. Take time to g...

Thought I'd take a moment or two to review another important pre-interview consideration that could make or break the results of your job interview. I'm speaking of Job Interview Preparation. What's that? Most of us think that when it comes to a j...

Many newcomers to the IT field are surprised when they find out it's tougher to get that first job than they thought it would be. I know exactly what that's like. I've had a great career in IT and I'd recommend it to anyone, but I had a tough time ...

How do you aquire career motivation? What should you do to boost your ambitions to advance in your profession? And how to stay motivated over a long period of time? Accept that no one but you has the ultimate responsibility for your career develop...

Two years ago Jeff was a discontented software developer. His work left him frustrated and mentally drained each day. His performance reviews were generally positive, but always noted a lack of genuine interest or motivation. He agreed completely ...

The short answer is no. I've known lots of Christian job seekers. Most of them share a few characteristics: They believe there's something special about "Christian job search" They think advertising their skills and achievements is wrongful boasting...

There's an old joke about two men hunting in the jungle. Suddenly, they come upon a man-eating tiger that has not eaten for days. The hunters both start running with the tiger in hot pursuit. As they are running, one hunter says to the other. "Yo...

Always tell the truth, no matter what it costs you. My father taught me that. It's fantastic advice. Not everybody takes it, though, and I certainly can't force you to. One of the places "truth issues" show up alarmingly often is on resumes. Lying on...

It's a fact of life. If you want a new job, you'll have to deal with a job interview. And they typically scare people (maybe you) to death. If you're feeling uncomfortable right now just thinking about a job interview, there are resources to minimize...

I've lost count of the number of times I've heard people complain that they can't pursue job X because they lack experience, and they "don't have transferable skills." Poppycock. Everybody has transferable skills. The reason people think they don't i...

Most everyone spends a good portion of their days putting their hand to something that will generate the resources they have decided they need, to live the life they have decided they want. What puzzles me though, is why so many people pick something...

Career planning is an excellent way to prepare for what the world ahead has to offer you. While many people find that career planning is something that is done in college, it can be and should be done throughout life as a way of making sure that you...

Imagine having to think this to yourself : "Last couple of job interviews I've noticed that I'm not getting any call backs after I submit my references. I'm beginning to wonder if the references my past employers and supervisors are offering are not ...

However, working for an employer that does not consider your welfare as a human being can outweigh the financial advantages of even the best salary package. Our needs as individuals don't simply evaporate because we are paid a good salary. Who is the...

Okay, everyone knows that you are suppose to be on time to a job interview, right? Wrong, just moments ago I completed a phone call from one of my hiring clients who had an interview set for 2pm. The interviewee arrived at 2:25pm, explaining that the...