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Job Journal September 9, 2007 Leslie Nye |
Job Fair Finesse Job fairs are more than just a place to search for a new position. They hold the potential to be a goldmine of personal business contacts, which can be the key to finding an exciting career position with a great company.  |
AskMen.com Dimitri A.C. Ly |
Career Fair Survival Guide Follow these six tips to make a lasting impression on recruiters and network your way to the top of the applicant lists.  |
AskMen.com Armando Gomez |
How to Ace a Job Interview Here are some key tips to remember in order to have a successful interview.  |
Job Journal October 10, 2004 Rich Heintz |
Job Fairs: An Essential Part of Your Job Search Most job-search guides emphasize the importance of flushing out "hidden" opportunities by networking with family, friends and business contacts. It may be hard to believe, but the same holds true at a job fair.  |
Job Journal April 3, 2005 Rich Heintz |
Make a Winning Impression The essentials of networking and interviewing: Timeless pointers worth repeating to anyone about to embark on a job search.  |
Job Journal May 4, 2003 Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: A Job Fair Strategy The next time you attend a job fair, try this proven four-step process.  |
Job Journal August 21, 2011 Peter Weddle |
How to Stand Out from the Rest of the Flock With so much competition for every job opening, it may seem like an impossible task to get the attention of recruiters. But most jobseekers fail to make the cut because of poor fundamentals and a lack of understanding of what employers expect from them.  |
Job Journal March 20, 2005 Rich Heintz |
Basic Job-Search Building Blocks While some of these 13 job-hunting ideas will be old hat to some job seekers, they are worth repeating to anyone about to embark on that challenging journey to a new job. (first of three parts)  |
Job Journal January 15, 2006 Carole Kanchier |
Countering Job-Search Frustrations Learn how to resolve common job-search challenges, turndowns and setbacks.  |
Job Journal August 24, 2008 Burt Nadler |
When the Interview is Imminent Last-minute strategies when you're feeling unprepared for the moment of truth.  |
Job Journal April 13, 2008 Alesia Benedict |
Career Pros: Developing All-Star References Good references can become MVPs in your search for work.  |
Job Journal December 11, 2005 Rich Heintz |
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 July 20, 2008 Katharine Hansen |
Closing the Deal on a Career in Sales If you've got a talent for sales, the hiring door is always open.  |
Job Journal August 26, 2007 Natalie Ostrom |
Create Your Own Brand of Excellence Companies spend millions of dollars to create an image and impression recognizable by consumers. Why not apply the same concept to your job search? Here's how to create an image or 'brand' that communicates your value to prospective employers.  |
Job Journal September 21, 2008 James E. Challenger |
Online Job Fairs Online job fairs have a critical difference from their live counterparts. The 'first impression' you would normally make in person must be conveyed in writing, making the virtual path to an interview much more tricky for most jobseekers to travel.  |
Job Journal November 27, 2005 Mike Herr |
Scoring Points with the NBA Dress Code If you don't want to foul out at your next job interview, follow these rules to look like a pro.  |
Job Journal May 28, 2006 James E. Challenger |
Don't Get Mouse-Trapped! Confining your job search to sitting in front of a computer is a strategy that virtually guarantees prolonged joblessness.  |
AskMen.com November 15, 2001 Armando Gomez |
Acing A Job Interview First impressions count for a lot, especially when applying for a new job. You want to be ready and willing, anticipating any unexpected situation that might come your way during a job interview...  |
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.  |
AskMen.com Ross Bonander |
Job Interview Etiquette Your resume tells people who you are, but your manners -- good or bad -- show them. Don't make your job interview "memorable" for the wrong reasons by violating any of the following etiquette tips.  |
Job Journal May 1, 2005 Burt Nadler |
When the Interview Is Imminent Wondering where to turn when the job interview is just hours away? Try this five-step approach to last-minute interview preparation.  |
Job Journal February 7, 2010 John Challenger |
The Can-Do Resume You may think a resume is supposed to convey your personal characteristics to prospective employers. But the best resumes convey something much more important - what you can accomplish for the organization that hires you.  |
Job Journal April 15, 2007 Selena Dehne |
Bouncing Back from Rejection Here are some strategies to help you move on with your confidence intact.  |
Job Journal March 7, 2010 John Challenger |
Are You Really Prepared for the Job Interview? The interview is the medium between an impressive resume and the position that awaits you. Your preparations for the process will undoubtedly be the determining factor of your success.  |
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 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 April 29, 2007 James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Resume's Key Ingredient: Results Job-winning resumes herald your record of achievement.  |
Job Journal June 4, 2006 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Seniors Put Job Fair in Reverse At this "reverse" job fair, jobseekers 55 and older stood by while employers approached them to check job qualifications and to talk.  |
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 November 27, 2011 Peter Weddle |
The Sound of Silence Jobseekers typically describe their application experience as akin to sending their resume off into a black hole. It's as if their communication disappears into some cavernous void never to be heard from again.  |
Job Journal November 9, 2008 John Challenger |
Career Pros: Job-Winning Ways for Older Workers The biggest obstacles for older workers are self-imposed.  |
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 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.  |
Job Journal January 27, 2013 Peter Weddle |
Elevate Your Standing With Employers Accepting the label of "jobseeker" can leave you stuck in a bottomless pool of applicants. Those who rise to the top get employers' attention by being something more than a someone simply looking for work.  |
Job Journal October 28, 2007 Debra Behrens |
Wish You Were There? Do you dream of living and working somewhere far from where you are now? Today, that dream is much more attainable than ever before. Here are some strategies to help you plan an effective long-distance job hunt.  |
Job Journal February 29, 2004 Paul R. Huard |
The Job Interview: Errant Attitudes Doom Clueless Candidates Here are some classic examples of what not to say during a job interview.  |
Job Journal November 20, 2005 Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Is Your Job Search Too Passive? It may be time to get more proactive about your job search. Don't just send out resumes. Make things happen.  |
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.  |
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 August 8, 2010 Lindsey Novak |
Career Pros: Jobseekers Should Expect a Full Serving of Frustration Is your job hunt long on frustration and short on results? Join the club.  |
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.  |
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  |
Job Journal April 24, 2011 Peter Weddle |
Online Formula For Success Job boards number in the tens of thousands, but no one site can show you all the companies hiring or all the openings posted online. The best way to optimize your search is to use a combination of sites.  |
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.  |
AskMen.com Dimitri A.C. Ly |
How To: Deal With Customer Service These tips on how to deal with customer service will increase your chances of getting the good service you deserve.  |
Fast Company Christine Ryan Jyoti |
9 Resume Mistakes That Might Cost You A Job While good old paper may seem passe in the digital age, LinkedIn hasn't completely replaced the old-fashioned resume.  |
Job Journal June 24, 2007 Selena Dehne |
The Write Way to Interview Here are some fail-safe strategies to avoid drawing a blank on an interview question.  |
Job Journal February 27, 2005 James Challenger |
Career Pros: Worry is a Waste of Time How can you explain a ten-month gap on your resume? What can you do for a good reference? The first thing someone in this position must do is to stop worrying.  |
Job Journal January 28, 2007 Helen M. Scully |
10 Big Mistakes Jobseekers Make Among the most common maladies afflicting jobseekers is a lack of focus, which shows up in resumes with vague objectives and a scatter-shot approach to targeting employers. If you try to be an asset to all, you'll end up being hired by none.  |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
What Employers Look For In A Resume You've probably written more than one resume in your life, but you can always improve upon it. Writing a winning resume isn't just about putting your best foot forward, it's about putting the correct details onto the page.  |