Posts for "job search"


Getting Hired Goes Beyond a Piece of Paper

From Life Without Pants
June 23, 2010 at 3:05 am
Resumes: I can’t think of a single person who enjoys writing them. I struggle to even say the word. Necessary? Perhaps. A true reflection of who you are ... (more)

So, College Grad, Do You Really Think You’re Going to Get a Job From Social Networking? Guess Again.

From Brainware
June 2, 2010 at 1:58 pm
I've set my title question up for the obvious answer.  NO!  I was not surprised to see research supporting that conclusion.  An MSNBC blogger, Eve Tahmincioglu, says that CareerXroads, ... (more)

TELL OPRAH: It’s Time for an Extreme Career Makeover Show!

From CAREEREALISM» Career Advice, Personal Branding & Job Search Help from Top Career Experts
May 25, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell About a week ago, I learned Oprah is holding a contest to find a new talk show host for her network. Already, hundreds of Americans ... (more)

How to Brand Your Federal Resume on USAJOBS.gov

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
May 24, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Thinking of applying for a government job, but you don’t have a clue about how to navigate the daunting process and wonder how (or if) you can get your brand into your application? Federal/government ... (more)

Top 10 Posts for Persuasive Resumes

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
May 21, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Today we have a guest post from Katheryn Rivas, blogger at OnlineUniversities.com.  She can be reached with any questions or comments on the article at katherynrivas87@gmail.com. – Anyone ... (more)

TELL US: BEST & WORST Career Advice You Got This Year?

From CAREEREALISM» Career Advice, Personal Branding & Job Search Help from Top Career Experts
May 19, 2010 at 8:43 am
By CAREEREALISM.com Founder, J.T. O’Donnell One of the best parts of my job is writing a weekly advice column with Dale Dauten. Our column goes out each week to millions ... (more)

15 Ways to Improve Your Interview Skills

From CAREEREALISM» Career Advice, Personal Branding & Job Search Help from Top Career Experts
May 15, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell One of the most valuable things the internet has provided job seekers is useful advice. It’s accessible and easy to read. BUT, ... (more)

Old Tools in an Evolving World

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
May 14, 2010 at 8:45 am
I recently listened to an ERE social media presentation which was presented by Penelope Trunk.  I thought the vast majority of the presentation was excellent, with great insight ... (more)

Prepare your references for job search success

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 13, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Today’s post is one of many from members of the Career Collective community I co-coordinate with my colleague Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter. I encourage you to visit other members ... (more)

How Corporate America Can Win Back Employee Trust

From CAREEREALISM» Career Advice, Personal Branding & Job Search Help from Top Career Experts
May 13, 2010 at 1:00 am
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell It’s no surprise 55% of Americans are dissatisfied with their jobs. Recent events have taken the employee-employer relationship ... (more)

6/7 Week Long Class for Women Jobseekers

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
May 11, 2010 at 11:33 am
ELNYA Women Jobseekers – I teach a 5-week class for women jobseekers in NYC and would be delighted to have you join me. LYJ Search provides you with 5 weeks of group coaching ... (more)

Use SlideShare to demonstrate your expertise – and a free resource

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 9, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Have you considered using SlideShare as a tool in your career search arsenal? This network allows you to share presentations, documents and PDFs with a network of 25M monthly ... (more)

Making lemonade out of a layoff

From Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter
May 7, 2010 at 1:01 am
Have you heard of the movie Lemonade? “Lemonade is an inspirational film about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs and found their calling, encouraging people ... (more)

Do Job Hoppers Really Make the Best Employees? Penelope Trunk Thinks So.

From Brainware
May 5, 2010 at 8:19 am
In the 20th century one thing you didn't want was a reputation as a job hopper.  But in the 21st century?  Penelope Trunk says it's a different story.  In a blog called Why ... (more)

5 Burning Questions To Ask Yourself Today

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
May 4, 2010 at 8:45 am
The world today moves faster than ever before.  It is so easy to get caught up in the 24/7 barrage of information and connectivity and never step back for a little self-evaluation. ... (more)

Simple Tips To Improve Your Resume And Cover Letter

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 30, 2010 at 8:45 am
I’ve had a few conversations recently with a wide range of individuals about resumes and cover letters, and I was finding a common theme: whatever the career services people ... (more)

New Twitter for Job Search Book

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 21, 2010 at 9:55 am
“Of all the sites associated with social media, none may be more embraced or reviled, used or abused, comprehended or confused.” The introduction to “The Twitter ... (more)

5 Ways You Are Snoozing and Losing, and How to Fix Them Today

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 20, 2010 at 8:45 am
OK, I will admit it – some mornings I just can’t help but hit the snooze button a time or two before waking up for the day.  Occasionally, this shameful practice makes ... (more)

A Real Life PR Job Seeker Success Story

From Lindsay Olson
April 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Stage Two – Nice to Meet You on Prezi The economy has forced many people to get more creative to land a new position. Kevin Brown, now an Account Manager at Stage Two ... (more)

How LinkedIn Can Impact Your Job Search

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 19, 2010 at 8:45 am
LinkedIn is, by far, the number one social network geared strictly towards business professionals. While it is a great place to network, meet people, and find jobs, it is also ... (more)

How to Use Twitter Lists in the Job Search

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 16, 2010 at 8:45 am
What started out as the new shiny e-toy is slowly going the way of the quickly forgotten fad.  Twitter lists were and are an incredible tool and were hugely accepted when they ... (more)

Under Pressure: Who’s Most Stressed in Job Search & How You Can Be A Career Hero

From CAREEREALISM: Because EVERY Job is Temporary
April 15, 2010 at 11:13 pm
By CAREEREALISM founder, J.T. O’Donnell Today, April 16th, is Stress Awareness Day. It’s actually part of National Stress Awareness Month, aimed at getting Americans ... (more)

Top 5 Cover Letter Tips

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 15, 2010 at 12:00 pm
If you’re anything like me, you think writing cover letters are a pain in the butt.  During my senior year of college, I cringed at the thought of applying for jobs because ... (more)

Webinar: “Stay Out of the Unserviced Workforce by Becoming a Perfect Job Seeker

From Connecting People
April 14, 2010 at 3:06 pm
We are often asked by many folks for help and assistance on their individual job searches. As a result of the demand, we will be holding a webinar on Tuesday, April 20 at 9 a.m. ... (more)

Can I Collect Unemployment If I Relocate?

From Brand-Yourself.com Blog
April 14, 2010 at 12:00 pm
The unemployment process and filing is not a much anticipated discussion.  However, for those that are faced with a reorganization, restructure, or layoff, it is a common question ... (more)