Archive for October, 2008

What’s the Best Part Time

Posted on 20. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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Many people working these days are in debt. The answer to the debt dilemma is of course, make more money and spend less. For those who are spending only on necessities, the answer could be a part time job. For those who are already working two jobs, the answer could be, find a better paying [...]

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Tips on hunting for a job in tough times

Posted on 20. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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Tips on hunting for a job in tough times from Newsday.com by Patricia Kitchen
Although the local jobless rate is lower than the national rate, the number of employees out of work is still at a high by historical standards.
On Wednesday night Siobhan M. Murphy, a career and business coach in Bay Shore, met with four [...]

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I Hate My Job, But I Have to Pay the Bills – What Can I Do?

Posted on 19. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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Feeling stuck in a job you hate is a familiar situation for many of us. The advice out there by many self help experts is to follow your passion and do what you love, but that’s not so easy if you have bills to pay and kids to feed. So if you are stuck in [...]

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My Recruiter Hasn’t Found Me a Job – Understanding the Role Headhunters Play in Your Search

Posted on 19. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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Is this something you’ve been thinking? If not you, then maybe one of your friends or colleagues has complained about the fact that the headhunter hasn’t come through with anything.
Today we address the number one misnomer about executive recruiters: their job is not to find you a job. They can be of tremendous help, and [...]

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Job seekers logging on, linking in, meeting up

Posted on 19. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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Job seekers logging on, linking in, meeting up The Seattle Times
As more people get laid off, switch careers or worry about losing their jobs in today’s struggling economy, networking sites are becoming more than places to post photos and connect with college buddies. They have become vital tools in a job search.
When Jen Vargas was [...]

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Earn Big Bucks (Right Now!) by Becoming a Virtual Assistant

Posted on 17. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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You could be one of those desperate souls in a physical office longing to finally be freed of the chains that have long bound you or one of the smart ones who would prefer to be in their pajamas at home rather than to travel to and from the office. Statistics show that boredom from [...]

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The Secret to Getting Hired by Green Companies

Posted on 17. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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You’ve launched your green job search. If you had to guess, why will you be hired for your next green job?
Will it be for your: – education? – experience? – connections?
What if I told you none of these things is going to push a hiring manager to hire you?
It’s not that these elements aren’t helpful, [...]

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How to Change Jobs – On Your Terms

Posted on 15. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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My friend Pete’s mother hated her job for as long as I can remember. She actually hated going to work every day, not because it is work, but because she did not like the work she did, her boss, or the company she worked for. I have never understood why she continued to go to [...]

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Is This the Future of Resume Posting?

Posted on 14. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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A new trend is slowly permeating the job-seeking market – and it starts with how you send your resume to potential employers. E-Resume posting is an innovative way to send your resume- as well as a professional portfolio- directly to employers without reliance on e-mail and attachments.
An E-Resume helps you create an individual, integrated professional [...]

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Today’s job hunters need an edge

Posted on 13. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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It’s getting increasingly competitive in the job market these days. With current unemployment figures ranging anywhere from 5% to 7.5%, depending on who you believe, the search for a decent, well paying job has become an undertaking which can quickly lead to disappointment. Job hunting is a different and exciting challenge these days. It is [...]

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Your Resume – Is Anyone Going to Read It?

Posted on 13. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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We’ve all read funny stories about resume blunders – sometimes the mistakes are so ridiculous it might make you wonder if they’re real or fictional.
As a recruiter who’s reviewed thousands of them, I can assure you that poorly written resumes are not at all uncommon. In fact, some are terrible. There’s no other way to [...]

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Would You Rather Do Your Taxes Than Write Your Resume?

Posted on 13. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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I find that most people hate searching for a job, and especially hate writing their own resume. Even writers, marketers, and journalists who write for a living…hate writing a resume.
I think it’s because the process is so foreign. All the rules have changed, so resume writing is a different skill with different strategies than just [...]

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The Right Outfit For Your Job Interview

Posted on 12. Oct, 2008 by Bill.

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We’ve all heard the expression, “Dressing for Success“. There may be no instance where this is more important than a job interview. The moment you enter the room, your interviewer gets his or her first impression of you from your appearance. So, before you shake hands, or utter your first word, there’s a chance of [...]

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