Posts for "job search"


Protect Your Digital Reputation: 10 Useful Tips

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 19, 2011 at 1:00 am
Like it or not, the Internet and social media provide new avenues for both self-promotion and for malicious attacks. Even if you aren’t a celebrity or a politician it’s important ... (more)

Five Personal Branding Tools Every Job Candidate Needs

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 17, 2011 at 6:30 am
If you want to be taken seriously as a job candidate, and stand out as someone who really knows what they’re doing, and that you’re plugged in, you need to have a few ... (more)

Dear Santa, Please Bring Me a New Job for Christmas

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 16, 2011 at 1:30 am
If you are currently unemployed, the holidays can be particularly rough. But take heart, contrary to popular belief this is one of the best times of the year to be looking for ... (more)

How 10 Minutes of Coaching = $5,000 Pay Increase

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 14, 2011 at 1:30 am
I couldn’t resist sharing this story with you because it demonstrates the power of career coaching and why anyone who wants to make more money needs a coach on their side… Last ... (more)

5 Major Social Networking Job Search Mistakes to Avoid in 2012

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 14, 2011 at 1:00 am
If you’re engaged in a job search right now, take some time during the holiday season to revamp your job search strategy and make sure you aren’t committing any of these job ... (more)

Why Patience Kills

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 13, 2011 at 6:30 am
You succeed through speed in today’s business environment. Patience is no virtue. It’s a relationship killer, deal killer and career killer. If patience is a leg of your personal ... (more)

6 Tips to Getting Back in the Employment Saddle Again

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 13, 2011 at 1:30 am
Life happens. Sometimes, we simply can’t predict the types of things that happen that can waylay the best intentions and plans. What we had hoped to achieve or accomplish within ... (more)

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas… For a Job Seeker

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 13, 2011 at 12:30 am
Because of my desire to help the unemployed, I frequently find humorous things to share with my clients and unemployed friends. This year I took the poem, “‘Twas The ... (more)

Environmental Compliance Officer Uses a Multifaceted Approach to Find a Job

From Gradversity
December 12, 2011 at 11:30 am
Summary: This is the story of how an environmental management professional came to be in his position. The manager tells some of his own story and gives advice for others, stressing ... (more)

3 LinkedIn Profile Settings You Probably Don’t Know About But Should

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 9, 2011 at 2:00 am
Why are we even talking about social media in the context of job search? Simple! Recruiters are using social media to find talent. In fact, several surveys in the last few years ... (more)

Top 10 Questions NOT to Ask Yourself in a Job Search

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 7, 2011 at 2:00 am
I’m about to say something radical: If you are searching for a new job, the number one most dangerous thing you can do is ask yourself questions about your job search. “What ... (more)

“What’s Your Greatest Weakness?” and Other Hard-to-Answer Interview Questions

From Lindsay Olson
December 5, 2011 at 10:04 am
You know it’s coming. The dreaded interview question.“What’s your greatest weakness? or “Where do you see yourself in five years?”Questions like these set you up to ... (more)

Job Seekers: Enhance Your Brand by Showing Your Skills

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 4, 2011 at 2:30 pm
The job search isn’t what it used to be. That’s for sure. In fact, with hundreds of applicants for every job opening, the tactics that yield job offers have changed dramatically. In ... (more)

Can You Have Too Much Experience?

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 3, 2011 at 2:00 am
“JT & Dale Talk Jobs” is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com. Dear J.T. & Dale: When a ... (more)

Only 140 Characters to Help Your Job Search

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 2, 2011 at 12:30 am
You’re engaged in a job search, and you’re on Twitter. What should you say in 140 characters or less that would help you reach your goal? First of all, you have to identify ... (more)

Unemployed Too Long to Get Hired? [FREE Webinar]

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 1, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Webinar Information Date: December 8, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 60 minutes Host: Corey Harlock Cost: FREE Host Information Corey Harlock is on a mission, ... (more)

From a Rock Star to a City Engineer

From Gradversity
November 30, 2011 at 5:49 am
High school dreams change along the way, ranging from a wish to be on stage to spending a career in business. But this student soon discovered a passion for engineering and unlocked ... (more)

Turn Your Seasonal Gig Into A Full-Time Position

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
November 28, 2011 at 6:30 am
So you’ve landed a temporary seasonal job. But you’d like to stick around even after the holidays are over. While full-time positions may be few and far between when the holiday ... (more)

5 Gifts Ideas for the Unemployed

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 25, 2011 at 3:30 am
In this current economy, we all know somebody who is “between jobs.” And, while we all wish we could give them what they really want – a job! We can’t. Moreover, giving ... (more)

5 Reasons Why You Need a Career Counselor Today

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 22, 2011 at 2:00 am
I recently joined a number of career-related Linked In groups to stay on top of what is current in our field, and to interact with like-minded folks. What a great resource! ... (more)

The Power of Preparation in Your Job Search

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 22, 2011 at 12:30 am
This professional felt like he met nothing but failure in his past job searches, but while it was a difficult experience, he learned valuable lessons that would impact his life ... (more)

Why You Shouldn’t Slow Your Job Hunt During the Holidays

From Lindsay Olson
November 21, 2011 at 11:00 am
Many people assume that the job market slows around the holidays and end of year, but that’s not true. It’s actually a good time to step up your networking and job seeking, ... (more)

Occupy Your Brand: Capture The Right Attention

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
November 21, 2011 at 6:30 am
What started in New York as a demonstration against Wall Street has become an international protest movement primarily directed against social and economic inequality. I’ve had ... (more)

Find Hidden Jobs Never Found on Traditional Job Boards

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
November 19, 2011 at 6:30 am
Quit wasting your time on the traditional job boards. The monstrously big career building boards. If that’s where you’re spending a lot of your job search, thinking ... (more)

Rebuilding Confidence Was Key to His Job Search

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 18, 2011 at 12:30 am
Ever considered being an Aviation Engineer? This interview will take you down the career path, including what it takes to land the job and explain how important it is to have confidence ... (more)