Careers & Employment Articles

The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone.  It's difficult to know where to start or what to include.  It can seem like an insurmountable task.  Here are 15 tips to help you not only tackle the task, but also write a winning resu...

I always look forward to the December issue of Entrepreneur magazine. That's the issue that features the publisher's annual pick of hot businesses, markets, and trends for smart entrepreneurs - or those who aspire to be. Some of the high tech busi...

With today's economy, more and more companies are finding themselves faced with the situation of having to reduce headcount to remain competitive.  Here are five key factors to consider when selecting an outplacement firm if your company is ever fa...

The phrase "reinventing yourself" seems to be popping up all over lately. Just a few days ago a friend asked me how he could do it without starting completely over. His concern was, "How do I move in a new career direction without sacrificing all the...

Richard Bolles, job search guru and author of What Color Is Your Parachute? predicts that you can expect to search for work 1-2 months for every $10,000 you hope to earn. So, if you're looking for a $40,000 a year position, you may search for 4-8 mon...

Is your job search sagging? Are you still looking for that ideal next job? Or are you about to begin looking for new work and are not sure of the best way to go about it? What you need is a way to evaluate your job search strategies to see whether or...

When we ordered the stained glass window as an accent piece for our home, the artist-proprietor told us he was a bit behind. "So," he said, "to be on safe side, plan on six months." That was two years ago. We still don't have the window. Each time w...

Many people do not bother to look at their own magnificence and without that view it is not likely that we will recognize the need for strategies to maximize our strengths. When we buy an outfit for a special affair, we automatically try to coordinat...

These days, interviews don't come easily. When you get The Call, make the most of your time -- and go for it! 1. Investigate the company's culture, markets, and finances. But resist the temptation to show off what you've researched: "I just read th...

Many job seekers tend to overlook job fairs. They can be crowded, busy, competitive and confusing events.  But they offer you the opportunity to contact many potential employers all within one place, and they can help you land a job.  Here's wha...

Anyone who is a jobseeker knows that looking for a new job or career is a job in itself. Once you have completed the laborious task of writing your resume and submitting it to various companies, you now have to pass the screen test to get the job. ...

As an executive recruiter, I interview a lot of people. And while most candidates find a way to look good on paper, their resumes don't always reveal how good of a problem solver they are. Yet all of my clients want to hire problem solvers - people w...

You might have seen them while watching TV shows such as Extreme Makeover, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, or What Not to Wear. Or you might have heard that Martha Stewart needed them to give her advice on how to look sympathetic to a jury. We're tal...

Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree: one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice. There are...

When looking for a telecommuting position, it is very important to have your resume in tip-top shape. This is often the only thing that a potential employer has to base a hiring decision on since they most likely will not be interviewing you in per...

Salary negotiations aren't easy for most people. If you're going after a new job, you don't want to price yourself out of the market. If you're attempting salary negotiations at a job you already have, then you may be afraid of bringing up the subj...

I started a new position last week as a headhunter. I've marketed people practically my whole career and have gotten people jobs but never was employed by a recruiting firm. I've thought about it for the past 5 years and also interviewed with several...

Forensic accounting is one of the fastest growing areas of accounting jobs in the market today. This specialized area is interesting and dynamic, and provides unlimited opportunities for the next few decades. Forensic accountants work in two primary...

For both established or a new business; using freelance talent is valuable, cost-effective resource in many circumstances such as.. When client is faced with situation that would benefit from an outsider's perspective. When client's vision is fuzzy ...

We had an uncomfortable job search strategy session with Keely a few weeks ago. She sounded desperate. She had met some unexpected resistance in interviews . . . two in a row. Turns out prospective employers were questioning her about how her backg...

Your Guide to Navigating the Road of Work Do you feel that your life is an express lane and you are driving blindly? Ever feel that way about your career? You spend most of your waking hours on the thruway of work. Are you one of many people who are ...

Your job search is often a race against the clock. So, you need a structure to stay focused. If you don't have a focus, your budget, patience and stamina are going to wear very thin. If you've just lost your job then focus becomes critical to gett...

Reorganizing, downsizing, consolidating, and streamlining are more than just a few fashionable buzzwords that describe today's job market. For millions of people, they have meant just one thing: loss of their jobs. Yet there still plenty of good posi...

What's Your Job Situation? If Bad, Is It Bearable or Unbearable? Money isn't the only motivator or de-motivator for employees. Lack of appreciation for your contributions can cause the same effect. It's not that you expect to get a pat on the back ev...

Are you staring at an empty page, trying to write the next cover letter? Or postponing the grip and grin meeting you've scheduled? Have lethargy and laziness set in? Has your get up and go taken a permanent vacation? Well, my friend, you are not al...

Finding work in the aviation industry involves spending time on the internet researching companies, obtaining contact information, and doing plenty of cold calling before landing your first interview. Fortunately, there are numerous sites online prov...

Professional speaking is one of the easiest ways to enhance your career. Opportunities abound; no matter how experienced or inexperienced. The more you speak the better you will become. You will establish a reputation as someone knowledgeable in your...

For many Australians, both employers and employees, the workplace continues to be a place of harmony where each goes to work discharges their individual responsibilities and continues to get on with life. This is confirmed by government statistics th...

Just recently in the news there was a story about an Internet company called Image Net who conducted job interviews on Mt. Fuji in Japan. Image Net sells mostly women's clothing on the Internet and I think it's safe to say Image Net thinks "outside ...

Your CV is a gateway to getting an interview for that ideal job. It is your opportunity to provide a good first impression but you only have two sides of A4 paper in which to do it. It is not surprising then that most people have trouble getting star...