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Jobseekers Face Rude Reality Anyone who has ever been on the job-search trail -- especially for a prolonged time -- knows you have to develop a thick skin if you are going to survive.  |
Job Journal November 27, 2005 Rich Heinz |
What Hiring Managers Are Looking for A recent survey of hiring managers by CareerBuilder.com provides some insight.  |
Job Journal March 15, 2009 Julia Hollister |
Put a Professional to Work for You Don't overlook an underutilized resource: professional placement services.  |
Job Journal February 17, 2008 Julia Hollister |
Staffing Agencies Staffing agencies offer inside track to a wealth of employment and training options.  |
Job Journal July 16, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Employers Aren't That Desperate Despite reports of a labor shortage, you still must apply yourself.  |
Job Journal May 27, 2007 Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: 12 Common Resume Mistakes You'll convey the wrong impression with these resume errors.  |
Job Journal July 9, 2006 Rich Heintz |
Rocket Science it's Not A stubborn percentage of jobseekers seem clueless when it comes to conducting a professional job search. Are you among them?  |
Job Journal September 25, 2005 Kathy Masera |
1000 Issues in Print! A look the employment search process today, and how it has changed over the last 23 years -- and some things that never change.  |
Job Journal March 8, 2009 James E. Challenger |
Don't be Daunted by the Negative Hype With the job market in its current state, there is a flood of half-truths and misconceptions regarding unemployment and how to find a job. Here's the truth about some of these myths and why your job search might not be as bleak as you thought.  |
Job Journal April 15, 2007 Selena Dehne |
Bouncing Back from Rejection Here are some strategies to help you move on with your confidence intact.  |
Inc. April 2009 Darren Dahl |
Recruiting: Tapping the Talent Pool... How to use skill tests, applicant tracking software, video interviews, and industry-specific job sites to find the best candidates in a large stack of resumes.  |
Fast Company Lydia Dishman |
New Glassdoor Survey Suggests "It's Who You Know" Is Only Slightly True For Job Seekers To find this, Glassdoor analyzed more than 440,000 job interview reviews drawn from those posted on its platform since 2009.  |
Job Journal April 15, 2007 Julia Hollister |
Supporting Players Administrative assistants have more responsibility, greater value and more opportunity than ever.  |
Job Journal November 9, 2008 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Job-Winning Ways for Older Workers The biggest obstacles for older workers are self-imposed.  |
Entrepreneur August 2004 Chris Penttila |
This Is a Test Just how effective are puzzle interviews when it comes to singling out the best candidates for a job?  |
Job Journal June 3, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Tap Dancing to Get Your Foot in the Door Resumes are rarely successful on their own. Here are some alternative strategies.  |
Job Journal March 9, 2008 |
What Employers Really Want 'Soft skills' and personal values often matter more to an employer than accomplishments and experience. Here are some examples from Getting the Job You Really Want, now in its fifth edition.  |
Job Journal April 30, 2006 James E. Challenger |
The Aggressive Job Search Looking for something that will give you an edge in the job market -- and get you in front of more potential employers? Here are some suggestions.  |
Job Journal February 22, 2009 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Avoid Getting Screened Out Tell the truth, but not the whole truth, to avoid getting screened out.  |
Job Journal October 26, 2008 Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Interviews Take Many Forms By knowing what to expect during interviews, you can improve your performance.  |
Job Journal June 25, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Use Spare Time to Make Yourself More Employable Human resource executives notice which candidates have taken it upon themselves to update their skills through education.  |
Job Journal August 27, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Capable But Clueless Even seasoned pros make rookie interview mistakes. Here are some examples.  |
Job Journal August 6, 2006 |
The Job Interview is a Two-Way Street A significant number of American workers are unhappy in their jobs. But by asking the right questions during the job interview, they might have avoided that unhappiness.  |
Job Journal August 20, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Why You Aren't Getting Job Offers Over and over, jobseekers make the same complaint: Why don't employers call me after I send a resume? The answer may surprise you.  |
Job Journal May 3, 2009 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Prepare to Tout Accomplishments A job interview is no place to be humble about your accomplishments.  |
Job Journal October 17, 2010 John Challenger |
Happy Holiday Hiring News for Jobseekers Retailers are getting ready to bring on seasonal staffers for their busiest time of year.  |
Job Journal October 1, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Search Tips for First-Timers What today's first-time jobseekers need to know to compete with more seasoned applicants.  |
Job Journal January 24, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Experienced Jobseekers Often Lose Their Edge in Interviews Experienced jobseekers can't afford a cavalier approach to interviews.  |
Job Journal January 15, 2006 Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks.  |
Job Journal December 2, 2007 Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Five Ways to Flub an Interview Here are five mistakes a lot of people make -- even people who are great at doing interviews.  |
Job Journal May 6, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Be Unforgettable -- Follow up! Follow up with a phone call and convince employers you're it.  |
AskMen.com Gregory Batts |
How To Hire The Right Person Tips on how to hire the right person for the job.  |
Job Journal February 21, 2010 Hollister & Babcock |
A Time of Monumental Change Profound changes in the American workplace were triggered by Affirmative Action.  |
Job Journal July 10, 2005 James E. Challenger |
The `Goal' Standard Have you wondered how to distinguish yourself from competitors in your search for a new job? Here are some ways to package yourself as a goal-oriented employee, something employers find irresistible.  |
AskMen.com Jasper Anson |
Illegal Interview Questions Job interviews are stressful enough, but illegal interview questions make things worse. What should you do if you are asked these questions that shouldn't be asked?  |
Job Journal December 12, 2010 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Finding Jobs in a Jobless Recovery If a great opportunity suddenly became available, would you be ready?  |
Job Journal November 14, 2010 |
Warm Up for the Hot Seat Landing an interview these days leaves some applicants wilting under the pressure.  |
Inc. May 2008 |
Resources Where to go online for sample applications, interview help and more.  |
Job Journal March 5, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Adapt to Each Interview You will greatly increase your chances of winning a job by coming to each interview prepared with alternative accomplishments.  |
Job Journal February 1, 2009 |
Are You Ready for a Phone Interview? If a hiring manager called with some preliminary questions, would you be ready?  |
Job Journal January 8, 2006 Rich Heintz |
Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear in a Job Interview Don't hold your breath for a job offer after comments like these.  |
Job Journal March 21, 2004 Julia Hollister |
Is Your Strategy Outdated? Last year's resume may not be the best way of presenting yourself to win the job you want in 2004. Here's a basic list of what's in and what's out this year for savvy jobseekers.  |
Job Journal December 7, 2008 |
How to Find Work in a Recession Even with the economic downturn, employers must still seek and retain the best workers in order to compete on a global basis. Here are some ways jobseekers can find the best jobs available and position themselves to be hired.  |
Job Journal February 24, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Who Are You Again? Today's employers are inundated with applications for every open position, so jobseekers have to find ways to stay on the radar of overworked recruiters.  |
Job Journal October 19, 2003 Rich Heintz |
Go for the Green Maybe I play too much golf -- or read too many job-search articles, but I find many parallels between chasing par and pursuing employment that have helped me better understand my quest for the green in both games.  |
AskMen.com Eric Santos |
Job Application Tips Don't let your resume get thrown in the trash. Here's how to stand out when applying for a job  |
AskMen.com Armando Gomez |
How to Ace a Job Interview Here are some key tips to remember in order to have a successful interview.  |
Entrepreneur January 2004 Chris Penttila |
Testing the Waters Want to get an idea of how prospective employees may perform on the job? Use a situational interview, and take them on a test run.  |
Job Journal December 9, 2007 Ken Mandler |
How to Get a State Job A recognized expert on government hiring shares some of his secrets.  |
Job Journal December 9, 2007 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Piercings, Tattoos no Longer Taboo Applicants with body art find more acceptance from employers.  |