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This is the first in a series of posts where I will review and list Executive Recruiters.  As I review these sites, I will add them to the “Employment Firms” link on the right-hand side of the website. 
Executive Recruiters are typically recruiters that specialize in high-end job searches usually by retainer (paid up front for the job search, rather [...]

Definitions first. “job hunting” is when you use contacts (known or unknown) to discover potential opportunities while “job search” is when you search existing jobs (web or print) to try and find a match. Now, on to the topic.
When was the last time you received a letter at work from an individual? In today’s [...]

Finishing off on my last blog, I’m going to review the remaining 5 sites not already reviewed here from About.com’s article (Top Job Sites).

Coolworks.com – Coolworks.com is a really different site.  This site is about finding a seasonal job (“in some of the greatest places on Earth”).  Ski resorts, National Parks, etc.  This is great for [...]

Thanks to a reader for pointing out that About.com did an article on the top job sites (two of which have been previously reviewed here).  About.com’s article (Top Job Sites) has a brief write-up for each of the sites.  I’ve included my own brief review below for three of the sites (I’ll cover the others in [...]

Unfortunately, many people have lost their jobs in recent weeks and months.  With the demise of Lehman Brothers , Bear Stearns earlier this year, the job reductions implemented at many financial institutions, and the knock-on impact on other businesses caused by increased joblessness, many people are finding themselves out of work and more job losses [...]

Many of us belong to social networks but most of us do not think of them in terms of business or work. There are a few social networks that focus on those who work.  LinkedIn is one of those sites (and the most popular).  These sites are geared towards anyone who works, regardless of career [...]

Thanks to PingMyCompany.com for reminding me to write about how to research how people feel about a particular company.  As an example, Fortune magazine has an annual issue where they focus on the “100 Best Companies to Work for 2008″ (see review below).  In this post I will highlight several links that provide this type [...]

Your resume is the most important document that you will write for your job search.  There are hundreds of resume formats and many are career &/or industry specific.  There are also countless resume resource sites available (at least it feels that way).  As with most things on the Web, some are free and some are [...]