Thorough preparation for a phone interview is the key to getting a face-to-face interview the employer. Read More
Have you ever noticed the difference in the way people sound when they’re smiling vs. frowning, or very serious? Facial expression can make such a difference in how your words come across. Check it out…the next time you are speaking with someone pay attention to their facial expressions while they are talking with you. When » Read More
Today I was reading through author Ford Myers “Top 5 Career Tips” (from his new book: “Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring”)… one of the things that he said that really jumped out is “You need to stop acting like an applicant, and start acting like a problem solver.” This is so » Read More
Guest post by Kevin Donlin – This week I’m re-running three of the best networking tips I’ve found recently to help you find a job faster. These proven networking tactics get results in good times and in bad. Which can you try today? 1) Network with the Recently Departed David Perry, author of “Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters 2.0,” shares » Read More
Are you beginning to get up everyday and wonder what step to take next in your job search efforts? Is it becoming overwhelming trying to remember what you have done and what you still need to do? If you’re hitting a wall the best thing to do is to get a plan in order and a » Read More
We’re excited to team up with Job Re-Joov… here is the press release: FiredUP Careers and Job Re-Joov team together - bringing job seekers top quality resources along with ‘encouragement’ to win the job! June 30, 2009, Los Gatos, CA – FiredUP Careers, a uniquely focused career coaching company, announced today that it has teamed with the » Read More
Guest Post by Matt LeBlanc – In today’s job-search world it’s unfortunate that the Internet rules, even though it is not a very effective way to land an opportunity. Since most job-seekers will never change their habits and focus on networking it is important to understand how to best incorporate online search into your job-search plan » Read More
Guest Post by Kevin Donlin – The current job market could most charitably be described as rotten. Employers and job seekers alike are scared. They’re uncertain of the future and worried about what to do next. You, too? If so, here’s an idea: Why not try something different in your job search? Specifically, why not try the following two counter-intuitive » Read More
Well, if you haven’t spent time building out your LinkedIn profile or reaching out for recommendations - here’s something that may change your mind. One of the job postings I saw on LinkedIn the other day indicated that the job would only be posted on LinkedIn, they were seeking individuals within the LinkedIn network only and » Read More
New website ‘urban interns’ provides creative way to start your career Friday’s news flash, another 663,000 jobs were cut in March, brings a harsh reality to the graduating class of 2009. There are now 13 million people out of work, potentially double that number if you factor in part-time and discouraged workers. Many of these experienced » Read More
Guest Post by Karen Burns, Working Girl – First the good news: Job hopping is not the career killer it used to be. But say you’re hunting for a job. And worrying that potential employers might look askance at your multitudinous job history. Is there anything you can/should do? Yes: First, if you’re under 30 you probably don’t » Read More
Ok - I know the Cisco Fatty tweet has been all over the internet, and I mean ‘all over’, but I have to say after reading what’s come through my windows that I really think this whole situation was a win/win for both Cisco, as well as Connor Riley. In my opinion it’s a win for » Read More
The reports are out and Market Watch has just predicted that February ‘09 will show the worst job loss in 60 years. How do you fight that? Where does that leave you? What a hopeless headline that is! I’m not really a huge football fan, but I do have to say that so many » Read More
Hello! Twitter - many of us are all ‘atwitter’ about Twitter and there is good reason to be. What a great place to connect! I have to admit when I first heard of Twitter a few months back and decided to join my first thoughts were…huh?? How do I use this thing? But, once I » Read More
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