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
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
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
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
Guest Post: CareerAlley – There are hundreds of job search boards on the Internet. The vast majority of those are not very helpful at best and a waste of time at worst. You could easily spend all of your time searching for job search boards and posting your resume. This would not be time well spent. » Read More
Finishing school and heading out into the real world can be tough business these days - especially with the current economic climate. Fortunately there’s loads of help out there for you. Here are some links to great people who have a lot of experience and great information to offer you so you can hit the » 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
Just finished reading 2009 hiring predictions on Cheezhead - here’s a brief: “The industries set to see the most number of new jobs are professional and business services and information technology, as 28 percent of IT employers and 23 percent of professional and business services employers plan to add full-time jobs. The transportation and utilities industry » 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
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
What’s up in Calgary? I just popped onto Workopolis.com – Canada’s biggest job site offering more than 50,000 jobs – looks like there’s a lot of opportunity over there. Do you live in Canada and are searching for a job or perhaps thinking about making a shift in lifestyle and maybe even moving to » Read More
Are you in a job search rut? The solution just may be stimulating your mind in a different way. Take the focus off of your search for a bit and dive into new possibilities. I’ve come across this fabulous website TED – whose mission is ‘spreading ideas’. Here you can find a world of information, » Read More
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