In today’s job market one of the most important things for you to do is to position yourself so that you can be easily found on the internet by recruiters and employers. In order to do this you’ve got to be aware of how to build your online visibility. When a recruiter or employer types » Read More
One mistake that many job seekers make is throwing themselves out into the employment market in “hopes” that someone (an employer) will find them and be the solution to their problem (unemployment). Why is this method a mistake and if you’re unemployed, what can you do to remedy this pervasive need to “go for” anything » 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
Whether you’re currently searching for a job or not, becoming a member of professional organizations is a great way to increase your network, provide volunteer services, as well as open up opportunities for new job opportunities. Interested in becoming involved in your community? Check out the APA, whose mission is to “…provide leadership in the development » Read More
Just when you think that everyone has thought of everything someone thinks of something NEW! I love that - for a girl who is an ‘idea queen’ it makes my day to find something new out there, especially in the world of job search. Here’s one I found today: WorkYourCareer - a job search tool built » Read More
Are you a Project Manager or thinking of getting into that field? An important part of your networking strategy to gain access into a new field and/or find a new position is to be sure that you are associated with the organizations that represent your field. In the case of Project Management there are several » 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
More openings I’ve come across - pass them on if you know someone who is searching, there may be a fit. – Network Administrator – Pembroke Pines, FL Area – Local Candidates only please My client is looking for a Network Admin who is certified MCSE in 2003 at the lasts with ten years of server administration » 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 CareerAlley — Several days ago I published a post regarding “the road less traveled” and suggested that one strategy is to look for job opportunities where there is less competition (and I still think this is a good idea). This post is the first in a series of posts reviewing Fortune’s list » 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
Who wouldn’t want that? Do you know someone who might be a fit for a job opening? Well…earn $10k if they get hired! Really, here is a site that is set up strictly to help employers get their candidates via personal leads and social networking and you can reap the benefits (well some of the » Read More
In today’s economy we aren’t often seeing the words ‘hiring & thriving’, but according to CNNMoney.com’s article “Where the Jobs Are” there are industries and are in fact hiring and thriving. As the article points out - despite our year to date job loss of 1.9 million (yes…1.9 million!) industries like education, accounting and health » Read More
I’ve heard so many comments from people about the amount of time it takes to post their resumes on each of the top job search engine sites that I was happy to come across Resume Rabbit – you post your resume here once and they then submit to up to 84 other job sites for » Read More
One of my instructors once said “judgment of your overall competency and credibility can be made in an instant, in other words big impressions can be made out of little things – so, watch those typos.” Although he was referring to term papers you can attach the same remark to a resume, blog » Read More
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