Posts Tagged ‘job seekers’
Can’t Find Work? Try Freelancing
We know it can be hard to find work. Even though the economy is improving and things are looking better, lots of things have changed since the Great Recession and the collapse of Wall Street, again. Lots of the old type jobs are gone. Manufacturing is moving overseas. Technology is out-pacing most people’s ability to…
Read MoreHints to Job Hunting Success in 2013
The job market is changing. Every year there are subtle changes that affected the job market. The cumulative effects are much more visible this year than in years past. This is a quick guide to finding a job in 2013 by understanding how these slow changes have come to a head. The Visual Job Hunt…
Read MoreComputer Science Degrees are Still Money
For ten years or more, we have heard about how computer science degrees are the future. This has a lot of people asking when that future is going to be. The short answer is: Not yet. The internet is growing exponential and the jobs just keep coming. One of the biggest questions that people have…
Read MoreMarketing yourself: Using Thank You cards to get the job
Thank you! Now that the interview is over. So you did well in the interview. You’re driving back home hopeful, but nervous. “Did I answer that correctly?” “Will so-and-so really give me a great reference?” There is something that you can do to stand out in the crowd: Send a “Thank you” card. Here are…
Read MoreMarketing Yourself: Your Future is Written in the Card(s)
Do you need business cards? Even if you are presently unemployed and not in any business? The short answer is yes. They are one of the fastest ways to give out your information. As you walk around all day, you need to be handing out your personal information. What should be on your card? 1) …
Read MoreMaking the most of job fairs
Career fairs can be a great place to meet a huge number of potential employers all in one day. But it is just a day out if you are not prepared. Here is a list of things to do to prepare for your next career fair: • Find out what companies are going to be…
Read MoreUsing Twitter to Find a Great Job
For most Americans, it seems that Twitter has become nothing more than a playground for vain people who simply want to tell everyone what kind of latte they had at Starbucks. Meanwhile, there are over 100 million people on Twitter in the US and most of them are doing business. So here is a plan…
Read MoreChange Your Brain – The Pity Party is Over
The US economy is not perfect, but it’s time for all of us to stop playing the pity card about finding jobs. There have been some changes and certain things may never be the same, but understanding where the economy is at right now can make all the difference in your success. The News: The…
Read MoreThe Devil in the Details: Resumes and Cover Letters
This is a short guide to some of the finer details of your resume and cover letter. This is the polish that you need to put on your work so that your career will shine. The Font: Don’t use some hard to read or Silly font. This is fine for an invitation to a party!…
Read MoreMarketing Yourself: The Tools for Success
There are certain tools you need to succeed in your job search. Most of these tools are cheap or free, but you should make sure that you have at least some variation of them. Business cards – This makes leaving information for people very simple. There are now electronic business cards. If you do most…
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