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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Whether you’re 24 or 64, there’s a good chance in today’s economy that you’re either currently engaged in a job search or have one in your future. And while the age range of job seekers is wide, a job search for a 20-something should look very different than a job search for a 60-something. Your [...]