Print or fax your resume for FREE in May
Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by jay in Job Hunting News, Resume Formatting, Resume Tips
Everyone needs a hard copy, or paper version, of their resume, if only to take with them on interviews. Printing out your resume, however, can be an expense job seekers do not need, especially in an economy where every penny counts. Fortunately, it is not a expense you have to bear, if you act before [...]
Pursue your passion: work-life advice for 2009 grads
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by jay in Career Advice, Job Hunting News
The class of 2009 is about to enter one of the most challenging job markets of recent decades. As they move toward graduation and that first step into their life’s work, 71 of college-educated adults advise them to stick to their goals and dreams, aiming for career fulfillment, according to the most recent American Workplace [...]
Why you need a professionally written resume
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by jay in Job Hunting News, Resume Formatting, Resume Tips, Resume Writing
Believe it or not, resume writing is an art. Not everyone can do it well. Even those who do write well can benefit by having a professional take a look at their resume and fine-tune it for the job they want.
“More than ever, a strong resume makes a positive first impression is key to landing [...]
Getting the most out of internships
Posted on 18. Apr, 2009 by jay in Career Advice, Job Hunting News
“Internships often involve learning about yourself, including the type of environment that’s best suited to your personality,” said Megan Slabinski, executive director of The Creative Group. “Many programs also serve as a crash course in how to get along with various personality types – an ability that can benefit people throughout their careers.”
These career-long benefits [...]
There are 3 million job openings out there
Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by jay in Career Advice, Job Hunting News
It’s easy to get discouraged when you are looking for a job, especially when the unemployment rate rose to 8.5 percent in March. But don’t give up. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 3 million job openings in the U.S. On the last day of February this year.
So, if there are [...]
No experience can be a good thing
Posted on 10. Apr, 2009 by jay in Career Advice, Job Hunting News, Resume Tips, Resume Writing
Think you need experience in order to land your dream job? Think again. New research from Ohio State University reveals that previous experience isn’t always a necessary as it seems. In fact, for some employees, it may actually hurt their job performance rather than help it because they bring their bad habits with them.
To convince [...]
How to make the most of job fairs
Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by jay in Career Advice, Job Hunting News
If you’re looking for a job, chances are you’ve attended a job fair. For many, job fairs are exercises in frustration with long lines, indifferent recruiters and few real opportunities. Yet for those who know how, job fairs are an excellent way to expand their job search and increase their visibility among potential employers and [...]
Tax Free Unemplyment Benefits (up to a point)
Posted on 03. Apr, 2009 by jay in Career Advice, Job Hunting News
“[Recently] we learned that a record 5.6 million people were receiving unemployment benefits in the middle of March. This underscores the need for relief provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which includes making the fir $2,400 of unemployment insurance exempt from tax,” said Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Doug Shulman. I urge all [...]