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Job Journal
January 28, 2007
Helen M. Scully |
10 Big Mistakes Jobseekers Make Among the most common maladies afflicting jobseekers is a lack of focus, which shows up in resumes with vague objectives and a scatter-shot approach to targeting employers. If you try to be an asset to all, you'll end up being hired by none.   |
Job Journal
March 28, 2004
Rich Heintz |
My Biggest Job-Search Mistakes One of the challenges of looking for work is figuring out which career advice is right for you, and which is wrong. Here is a list of ten things the author will not do the next time he looks for work. |
Job Journal
March 20, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Basic Job-Search Building Blocks While some of these 13 job-hunting ideas will be old hat to some job seekers, they are worth repeating to anyone about to embark on that challenging journey to a new job. (first of three parts) |
Job Journal
October 23, 2011
Ford R. Myers |
Career Pros: Overcoming Long-Term Joblessness If you've been out of work more than 6 months, it's time to make a change for the better. Whatever you've been doing hasn't worked and, with every passing month, your path to a paycheck becomes more steep. Here are ten steps you should take right now. |
Job Journal
September 9, 2007
Leslie Nye |
Job Fair Finesse Job fairs are more than just a place to search for a new position. They hold the potential to be a goldmine of personal business contacts, which can be the key to finding an exciting career position with a great company. |
AskMen.com
Dimitri A.C. Ly |
Career Fair Survival Guide Follow these six tips to make a lasting impression on recruiters and network your way to the top of the applicant lists. |
Job Journal
March 26, 2006 |
Job Hunting Can be Fun - Enjoy the Challenge In most cases, what makes a job search so difficult is not the process itself, but rather our resistance to it. |
Job Journal
October 28, 2007
Debra Behrens |
Wish You Were There? Do you dream of living and working somewhere far from where you are now? Today, that dream is much more attainable than ever before. Here are some strategies to help you plan an effective long-distance job hunt. |
Job Journal
January 31, 2010
Peggy Klaus |
The Secret to Successful Networking Follow Up! Effective networking hinges on two words that, surprisingly, even seasoned professionals can fail miserably at: Follow up! Unfortunately, most jobseekers make feeble attempts, if any at all, to utilize acquaintances who could really make a difference. |
Job Journal
November 4, 2007
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Internet Insights Incorporating the Internet in your job search can be a boon or a bust. |
Job Journal
November 20, 2005
Carole Kanchier |
Career Pros: Is Your Job Search Too Passive? It may be time to get more proactive about your job search. Don't just send out resumes. Make things happen. |
Job Journal
October 19, 2008
Carole Kanchier |
Proven Strategies Lead to Job-Search Success Leverage these proven job-search strategies and maneuver the best course to career success. |
Job Journal
December 1, 2013
Craig Nathanson |
The Story Your Resume Can't Tell Your resume can get you in the door for an interview, but you need a compelling narrative to close the deal and get a job offer. |
Fast Company
March 2000
Gina Imperato |
Get Your Career in Site No, this isn't another article about how to post your resume on the Web! It's a practical guide to using the Web to answer the real questions: What kind of work do you want to do? What kind of company do you want to work for? |
AskMen.com
Jessica McGovern |
Job Loss: What Next? Layoffs and job loss are the norm nowadays -- even at the top -- and how you cope in the aftermath could shape your career for decades down the line. Follow this advice, and getting fired might turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. |
Job Journal
August 18, 2013
Ford R. Myers |
Career Pros: Seven Truths of Career Success Seven things you may not realize about what it takes to start and sustain a successful career. |
Job Journal
February 14, 2010
John Challenger |
Career Pros: A Job-Search Essential: Developing Network Contacts When looking for work, phone calls are the best way to get dialed in. |
Job Journal
January 8, 2006
C.J. Hayden |
Network Your Way to Work A broad view of networking is creating a pool of contacts from which you can draw leads, referrals, ideas and information for your job search. You can network without ever attending an official networking event. |
Job Journal
February 14, 2010
Scott Brown |
Make Job Hunting Job One Almost everyone you encounter during your job hunt can be a resource for finding the right job. But calling contacts for job leads and interviews makes most people quake in their boots. |
Job Journal
November 6, 2005
Susan J. Ellis |
Volunteer Work Can Give Your Job Search a Boost Whether you're looking into a first career or interested in switching professions, volunteering can be a marvelous way to explore your options. |
Job Journal
September 3, 2006 |
Career Snapshot: Employment Counselor In an increasingly complex labor market, employment counselors point the way. |
Job Journal
November 11, 2012
ARA Content |
Is Your Job Search Dead in the Water? Job searching is a tedious, frustrating, maddening, humiliating and draining experience. After you've been at it for awhile, it becomes a challenge just to stay motivated and productive. So, here are some tactics that might re-energize your efforts. |
Job Journal
August 20, 2006
James E. Challenger |
Why You Aren't Getting Job Offers Over and over, jobseekers make the same complaint: Why don't employers call me after I send a resume? The answer may surprise you. |
Job Journal
June 23, 2013 |
Advertised Jobs are Just the Tip of the Iceberg Job postings are an obvious way to look for new positions, but studies show they account for only a small percentage of the real openings out there. Discover the hidden job market by connecting with more people in your everyday life. |
Job Journal
February 8, 2004
Marty Nemko |
"I've Tried Everything!" Sometimes it's not just what you do, but how well you do it. Advice is offered about the right way to go about cold-contacting employers, networking, and answering job ads. |
Job Journal
November 20, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Are You Ready to Play Job Search Jeopardy? How sharp are your job-hunting skills? Here's a way to find out without risking rejection in the real world. |
AFP eWire
August 2, 2011 |
Advancing in Your Fundraising Career Whether you are new to fundraising or you have been in the profession for years, here are some tips on moving forward in your career. |
Job Journal
May 6, 2007
James E. Challenger |
Career Pros: Be Unforgettable -- Follow up! Follow up with a phone call and convince employers you're it. |
AskMen.com
John Peabody |
Prepare for Your Career While in School Consider these six strategies that will help you land the job you want while still in college. |
PC World
February 2001
Michael Gowan |
Find the Right Job Online Web sites can put job hunting at your fingertips, but digital want ads can be strewn with false leads. We list five key steps to help you focus your search, avoid wasting time, show your strong points, and nail down that dream job... |
Job Journal
April 3, 2005
Rich Heintz |
Make a Winning Impression The essentials of networking and interviewing: Timeless pointers worth repeating to anyone about to embark on a job search. |
Job Journal
March 30, 2008
Denise Leo |
Fast Forward There comes a time in every job hunt when lack of progress becomes a serious concern. Perhaps your emergency funds are running low, or you simply lack motivation. Here are five simple strategies to get your job hunt back on track and moving forward, fast. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Resume Myths Blindly accepting these resume myths may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to tailor your resume to a specific job. |
CIO
May 30, 2014
Ford Myers |
3 Quick Tips for Improving Your Professional Network Executive career coach Ford Meyers gives practical advice for making valuable connections both inside and outside your company. |
Job Journal
October 10, 2004
Rich Heintz |
Job Fairs: An Essential Part of Your Job Search Most job-search guides emphasize the importance of flushing out "hidden" opportunities by networking with family, friends and business contacts. It may be hard to believe, but the same holds true at a job fair. |
Job Journal
February 8, 2009
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Advance Yourself Between Jobs Productive pursuits to raise your worth while you're between jobs. |
Job Journal
December 14, 2008
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Online Networking Etiquette How to get the most from your online professional network. |
Job Journal
March 28, 2010 |
Targeted Online Networking In this new era of online digital media jobseekers and employers who take advantage of online social networks are having the greatest employment success. Industry specific networks and recruiting contacts are powerful tools for the new job seeker. |
Job Journal
March 10, 2013 |
Overcome the Stigma of Unemployment As if an extended period of joblessness weren't tough enough, the long-term unemployed must make an extra effort to show they're making good use of their `time off.' You may have lost your job, but you can't afford to lose your professional edge. |
Job Journal
March 15, 2009
John A. Challenger |
Career Pros: Job Changes Increase Your Value With loyalty downsized, a broad range of experience is more prized. |
Job Journal
April 19, 2009
Penelope Trunk |
Brazen Careerist: Learn to Love Cold Calling Put your ego aside and start making some productive connections. |
Job Journal
March 21, 2004
Julia Hollister |
Is Your Strategy Outdated? Last year's resume may not be the best way of presenting yourself to win the job you want in 2004. Here's a basic list of what's in and what's out this year for savvy jobseekers. |
Job Journal
August 6, 2006
John Challenger |
Beware What You Share Online The explosive growth of social networking websites, such as MySpace, Friendster and Facebook, could revolutionize job searching for younger generations. |
AskMen.com
Sunder Ramachandran |
The Pitfalls of Faking Your Resume Lying on their resume might be one of the dumbest -- and the most damaging -- things someone could do to their career. |
Job Journal
October 17, 2010
Peter Weddle |
Job Market Myths There are many myths about today's job market. What many know as job searching gospel may actually be an exaggeration on traditional held beliefs about the job hunt. Here are some of the few that you may have heard. |
Job Journal
September 12, 2004
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Shorten Your Job Search Been unemployed for a long time and starting to lose hope? Be persistent, pliable and positive, say those who have been there. |
Job Journal
January 25, 2004
Baber & Waymon |
It's Never Too Early to Start Networking Networking know-how is by far the greatest advantage in today's job market. Here's what it takes to build a powerful circle of contacts. |
Searcher
August 2002
Mary-Ellen Mort |
The Info Pro's Survival Guide to Job Hunting An effective online job search strategy you can adapt to your own career focus and industry target. |
Job Journal
January 20, 2008 |
25 Favorites Looking back at the best content from 1100 editions of the Job Journal. |
Job Journal
April 4, 2004
Bob Rosner |
Working Wounded: Job-Searching for the Serious Some bottom-line advice to help focus your job hunt. |
