How To Tell If You Need a Job Change

“Remembering you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” – Steve Jobs A friend once mused to me about changing jobs. When I asked him why doesn’t he just [...] [...]

Interview Traps to Identify and Avoid

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha Guest post by Rhonda Campbell Ace Your Next Job Interview When it comes to feeling nervous during a one-on-one conversation, interviewing for a new job ranks up there with going out on a first date. Part of [...] [...]

Utilizing Non-Degree Skills for Temporary or Permanent Employment

Your earning ability today is largely dependent upon your knowledge, skill and your ability to combine that knowledge and skill in such a way that you contribute value for which customers are going to pay. Brian Tracy We all have an innate set of skills that develop as we go through life. They develop as we [...] [...]

Keep Your Bridges Intact

“Who seeks shall find.” – Sophocles Very few people will make it all the way through their careers without changing jobs at least once. Whether you leave because you want to or because the employer makes you, the separation process is awkward and uncomfortable for everyone involved. When you leave a job, you always have a [...] [...]

Explaining Long-Term Unemployment to the Interviewer

“The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.” – Muhammad Ali Post contributed by Amanda Keight on behalf of PaperStarter.com, a free resource for Outstanding Essay and Paper Topics, and The Importance of Being Earnest Thesis Statements Introduction Long-term unemployment affects every aspect of [...] [...]

The Competitive Job Market Requiring More Education

“A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.” – Confucius With our current economy, people have found it harder than ever before to find a job. Many people are beginning to discover their true need for a sufficient education past high school, because otherwise it may be impossible for them to [...] [...]

Tips for Landing the Interview

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself” – George Bernard Shaw Guest Post by Amanda Valenti So you found a job you think you are perfect for. Congratulations! Now comes the hard part: getting and nailing the interview! In order to land the interview, you should have your résumé perfected. But a résumé perfect [...] [...]

Utilizing all Social Networking Outlets for Your Job Search

“Don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t want plastered on a billboard with your face on it.” – Erin Bury, Sprouter community manager The world continues to evolve and the rules dictating employment change with it. In the last decade, employers have changed the way they find and screen potential employees. Ten to fifteen years ago, a [...] [...]

6 Great Android Apps for Creating the Perfect Resume

“A word to the wise ain’t necessary – it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.” – Bill Cosby It’s no secret that an eye-catching resume increases your chances of getting that job you want. With the job search process relying on the Internet so greatly these days, it’s good to have an option that will [...] [...]

3 Ways to Secure a Job After Art College

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. – Aristotle If you’ve just completed or are nearing completion of art college, you’re most likely well aware of the competition in the arts jobs market you’ll undoubtedly be facing. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can vastly increase [...] [...]