Double digit unemployment (and rising) - what’s the plan? President Obama is announcing his plan to add jobs and tackle the deficit. What do you think? 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
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
It is crucial to be organized around your job search - this is what will keep you focused and moving forward in a positive way. Without organizing you will be like a fish with no fins - floating and going nowhere. I enjoyed CJ Hayden’s article “Get Your Job Search Organized” because it points out something » 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
By Craig Nathanson – Take a new approach Right now millions of Americans are either out of work, recently laid off, or afraid of being laid off. There are millions more, who simply work at jobs, which provide no meaning. They work only in order to get a paycheck. Stop feeling sorry for yourself Society norms make it easy » 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 - Heather Gardner…our FiredUP Careers featured expert – Looking for a job right now is tough. But hang in there, hold on tight and keep the job search momentum going. It’s amazing how much opportunity will come your way if you lay a solid foundation, nurture and continually build what you start. I talk to » Read More
Another exciting venture for FiredUP Careers - here is our press release…be sure to take your “free” personality test! – FiredUP Careers and PersonalityType.com team to provide job seekers with a new FREE resource July 6, 2009, Los Gatos, CA – FiredUP Careers, a uniquely focused career coaching company, announced today that it has teamed with » 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
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
Guest Post by: Dr. Debi Yohn – This is a tough job market but there are jobs. With all the downsizing and layoffs, employers still have specific needs. This article is written for people of all ages who have specific job skills. These may be internet skills, technical skills, writing skills, proofreading, translation, being a virtual » Read More
Literally - if you’ve been spending 99% of your time in ‘job search mode’, it’s time to take a hike. Sometimes you’ve got to get away from something to really be able to look at it clearly and taking a hike (or walk), getting some fresh air and enjoying the sun (or chill) on » Read More
And they just keep getting uglier…the labor statistics released for October are dismal to say the least and the stats for November will be released December 5th. I can only imagine what those will show. So far for 2008 a staggering 1.2 million jobs have been lost. So, with over a million of us looking » Read More
Yes - it’s dreary out there in the world of layoffs. I know - I’ve been there too in the past. One of the toughest things that I experienced was the feeling that “if my skills are no longer needed/wanted here - where will they be wanted, where will I fit again? How can I » Read More
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