Job Searching

• Top 10 Interview Questions and Best Answers February 5, 2012
  There are questions that employers commonly ask at job interviews and it's important to be prepared to respond to those interview questions. You don't need to memorize an answer, but do think about what you're going to say, so you're not put on the spot during the job interview....Read Full Post […]
• CareerBuilder Super Bowl Chimps February 5, 2012
  The CareerBuilder chimps, who starred in CareerBuilder's top-rated Super Bowl commercials in 2005 and 2006, were rehired last year and are featured yet again in CareerBuilder's 2012 Super Bowl Commercial. Back in 2006, when the chimps became Super Bowl stars, there were complaints from animal rights activitists and, this time around, PETA is campai […]
• Letters of Appreciation February 5, 2012
  I'm sure that I am not the only person who loves to get an appreciation letter or email message.  Everyone likes to know that they are appreciated and it only take a few minutes to send an email or even a hand written note....Read Full Post […]
• Where Do You Search for Jobs? February 5, 2012
  With the advent of social recruiting and the increased use of social media sites for job searching and hiring, both directly on sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and on mobile platforms, it's interesting to look at the data on how much job searching really has changed - or hasn't. A Social Recruiting Survey conducted by TweetMyJobs.com rep […]
• Giant Dorky Idiots, Bathrobes and More Job Search Dilemmas February 4, 2012
  Leah says "Pantyhose are no longer worn, and wearing them makes you look like a giant dorky idiot." Another person who commented, and who says she is a giant dorky idiot, warns "Many companies remain 'conservative' and they are not all in the midwest. It is an absolute that you know about the culture of an organization before you go […]
• Get a Free Job Search Guidebook February 4, 2012
  Thanks to a special promotion, I am able to give away free copies of my Job Search Guidebook eBook this weekend (through Sunday evening only).   Get your free Kindle copy here. In addition, the Kindle version of my Job Search Guidebook is always available free for Prime Members to borrow in the Amazon Kindle Lending Library....Read Full Post […]
• Tips for Finding a Recruiter for Job Seekers February 3, 2012
  What's the best way to find a recruiter and to work with a recruiter once you have established a recruiting relationship? Here are tips and advice on finding a recruiter, standing out in a large candidate pool, building strategies relationships with recruiters, and how to make the best impression when working with a recruiter from career and recruiting […]
• Unemployment Down, Jobs Up February 3, 2012
  There is good job market news for January. The economy added 243,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.3%.   This is the second month of unexpected job growth and the lowest unemployment rate in 3 years....Read Full Post […]
• Job Search Tax Deductions February 3, 2012
  Now that you should have received all your W-2, 1099, and other tax forms in the mail, it's time to start thinking about preparing your tax return. If you spent time job searching last year, you may be able to deduct some of your job search expenses....Read Full Post […]
• Unemployment Extension 2012 February 3, 2012
  Update  February 3, 2012: Congress is discussing renewing federal extended unemployment benefits which expire at the end of February.  Meetings are being held to resolve the differences between the House and the Senate. If extended benefits are not renewed both Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC)  and Extended Benefits (EB)  will expire and une […]