JOB MARKET

Usually when people are faced with a job search, they dive into the mechanics of looking for work—how to write a perfect resume, how to answer tough interview questions with ease, and so on. That’s all important, but human beings that we are, it’s only part of the equation. The other part of the equation has to do with managing how we feel: 13 Ways to Stay Sane in Your Job Search.  read more »

Today’s world is basically run via e-mail, text messaging and instant messenger. The advancement in such technologies has turned things that were traditionally printed on paper, like resumes, into digital forms as well. According to a recent national survey, the majority of Americans say that they receive a significantly less amount of “paper” mail, in their mailboxes, than they did 10 years ago. Paper resumes have become significantly less popular among employers looking to hire new employees: Are Paper Resumes Dead?  read more »

Online recruitment activity rose in eight of the 20 industries monitored by the U.S. Monster Employment Index, which tracks the online job demand in the United States. With so many jobs being advertised online, and so many being hired from online postings, it pays to know your way around an online job search. Here's what you need to know to find, and land, that dream job posted online: 5 Tips for Finding Your Perfect Job Online.  read more »

People are wondering each day if they need to switch jobs, but they are not sure if the grass is greener on the other side. Most of the time when people are extremely unhappy or continually stressed out they will look for another job. Here are four reasons why you may need to changes jobs: Indicators That You Need To Change Jobs.  read more »

When networking, following up on an application, reconnecting after an interview, or for virtually any other aspect of a job search… talking to someone is always better than an email. A professional voice on the phone is much harder to ignore than one of dozens of emails. However, for most people, the majority of calls you make will initially result in leaving a voicemail than actually being able to catch someone on the phone. Here are some points to consider when leaving a voicemail: Leaving Effective Voicemails in Your Job Search.  read more »

Your reference sheet is expected to be complete and available when asked for so it is a good idea to make your reference sheet a part of your job search arsenal or portfolio. This simple sheet of paper makes the difference of a first interview leading to the second, and an interview leading to a job offer. When developing your reference sheet, be sure of whose hands you are putting your career into: Your Reference Sheet: Is it Working for You?  read more »