Job searching tips

Top 4 Resume Posting Sites

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The modern job search (for employee or employer) often begins and ends with posting resumes online. There are a number of options out there, of course, and each one has certain benefits and features that can help you target certain types of jobs or play to your networking strengths. For example, there are some sites that act more like a social network, and that can be extremely beneficial if you can build a relationship with someone at the company. On the other hand, some of these sites will blast your resume out to any employer that could potentially match your skills and experience. ...  read more

5 Job Search Strategies to Help You Stand Out to Employers

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Human resources departments are inundated with resumes. Moreover, resume screening software can easily reject your resume based on the omission of a key word. Even when your background is perfectly suited for the position, hiring managers may not always understand your unique ability to add value that facilitates the company’s mission. So, how do you get noticed?  Follow these five-point job search strategy to differentiates you in the resume and interview screening process as the best candidate. ...  read more

Job Interview Tips – 5 Things to Avoid

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Job interviews are always a nerve-wracking experience. Even for the most confident person, going into a situation where you have half an hour to talk yourself up, stretch your qualifications as far as they will go, and convince a stranger that you are the right person for the job is enough to get anyone feeling a little jittery and anxious. One of the best ways to feel better going into the interview is to prepare yourself for what things to say, but you’re more likely to leave an even better impression if you know what things to avoid as well. ...  read more

Let the Job Search Game Begin

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My current contract is ending soon.  I have about 3 months to find another contract or full time work.  This post is all about gearing up my mindset for job search.  I write it because  many people overlook the fact that the mindset we have toward job search can have a large impact on our level of success. ...  read more

Is Freelancing Right for You? Ask Yourself 8 Questions

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These days, more and more people are jumping onto the freelance bandwagon. A recent CreditDonkey report showed that 14 million American workers – one in nine – are self-employed. Of those, about 2.4 million are contract (freelance) workers, rather than small business owners.

Although many of these freelancers are older workers leveraging their decades of experience, many are also just starting their careers. But no matter which end of the spectrum you might be at, you need to ask yourself eight hard questions to determine if freelancing is really the right choice for you before jumping in headlong. ...  read more