Small towns and cities can be great places to live and work. They can offer lower costs of living, easier commutes and tight-knit communities. But job-hunting in a small town can be very different than searching in a metropolis area. Finding a job in a small town can be trickier because your options are more [...]
In a tough economy, desperate times may make you feel like taking desperate measures when it comes to job searching. And while you may be tempted to settle for a less-than-ideal job offer, there are situations where it’s better to decline than accept. Taking a job offer that isn’t right for you will hurt you [...]
Finding a new job. It’s been on your mind for a while now, but how do you know when the time is right? Sometimes thoughts about quitting a job are just a phase due to other circumstances, and you’ll grow out of it. Other times, if you can’t shake the feeling, or maybe your job [...]
Do you feel like you’re trapped in your current job? Are you ready to venture out and try something new? With 14 million American’s unemployed, you might feel thankful just to have a job but you shouldn’t let that fact deter you from pursuing something new. However, the reality is, transitioning to a new industry [...]
Preparing for an interview is one of the best ways you can insure success on your job hunt. However, most people don’t know how to do so properly and, despite their best attempts, continue to miss out on opportunities because they’re unprepared. But what if someone provided you with the advice, training and encouragement you [...]
It is no secret that the job market is tough right now. So it is more important than ever to take advantage of all the resources available to you in order to increase your chances of landing a job. Tap into your alumni network, don’t rely solely on job boards and take advantage of old [...]
While you may be an excellent company negotiator, the fact is, most people seldom face a personal negotiating experience. So when negotiating your next job offer, wouldn’t it be nice if you had a little guidance? Diana Brewer discovered how effective it was to have someone in her negotiation corner recently when she landed her [...]
40-somethings: Make an Impact. With age, comes experience. This is one of the main differences between job hunters in their 20s and job hunters in their 40s. By mid-life, most people have laid a solid career foundation, which will significantly impact your job search. Whether you’re looking for a better opportunity in the same industry [...]
Job-hunting at the executive level is entirely different than it is for entry or mid level candidates. Just ask Eric Mayes, an executive who was hit hard by company layoffs and was forced to re-enter the job market. Eric, out of sync with new job-hunting tactics, didn’t know where to start and after dabbling in [...]
30-somethings: Think long-term Jobs in your 30s are going to be the basis for which you establish your career. Therefore you should be conscious about how they will appear on a resume and if they will be a positive contribution on your career path. You want your work history to tell a story about the [...]