Tips for Veterans Looking For Jobs

Veterans often have a hard time finding jobs. It’s not that they’re not qualified; they just tend to have a hard time marketing themselves and adjusting to life among civilians once more. However, with a little research and practice, you can not only pick what job path you want to occupy, you can also increase the chance that you will succeed in looking for a career in that field as well. Continue Reading

6 Halloween Job Search Tips

Jim Hopkinson, Salary.com contributing writer

Halloween is big business. According to an infographic by History.com last year, giant pumpkins have tipped the scales at 1,810 pounds, the average American will consume 24 pounds of candy, and 120 million people will dress up in a costume — with 11.5% of them also dressing up their pet.

It also seems that each year the costumes become more and more elaborate, with some people spending hours and hours on the perfect look. It’s enough to make you wonder what would happen if these people spent as much time thinking about their career as they did applying zombie makeup. Continue Reading

What Job Seekers Will Do to Impress Employers

When you need or want a job, you might be willing to do anything it takes to get one.  Some job seekers will go all out to impress employers, while others just stick to the basics.

Sometimes it’s the little things that get job seekers noticed by employers, a new OfficeTeam survey suggests. Human resources (HR) managers were asked to recount the most impressive action they have seen or heard an individual take to try to land a position. Here are some of their responses: Continue Reading

7 Job Search Tips You Need to Follow

Rick Gillis, Salary.com contributing writer

Hi. I’m job search expert Rick Gillis. I’m new to Salary.com and very proud to be here. I do a number of live presentations annually and for many years have promoted Salary.com as one of the most useful sites to job seekers. That said let’s get to work.

While we’ll delve deep into job search strategies and insider tips at some point in the future, it never hurts to cover the basics. So whether you’re a new jobseeker just setting out on interviews or a grizzled job search veteran who could use a refresher, here are some job search basics that always true. Continue Reading

6 Tips to Snatch a Seasonal Job

Help Wanted, Now Hiring signs. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

With the holidays rapidly approaching, employers will be looking for some extra help.  That means job seekers should prepare themselves for potential opportunities.  Here are six tips to help you in your seasonal job search. Continue Reading

I Have a Great Resume. Now What Do I Do With It?

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Job searching needs to be a diversified effort. You can’t put all your eggs in one basket. And many people believe the only way to job search these days is to go online, post their resume to a job board, and spend time searching through the job boards looking for openings. Yes, this is a piece of the job search puzzle, folks. But it’s not the whole pie. You can’t rely on job boards alone to find a job. That makes your job search a numbers game, and you would have to spend 40 hours a week on every job board you could find applying for every position you are even remotely qualified for—literally applying for hundreds of jobs a week to get a few call-backs and maybe one or two interviews. Don’t fall into the trap of believing a job board is the only place to find employment. Below are some great ways to diversify your search and open some doors. Continue Reading

3 Steps to Kick Off Your Executive Job Search

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Sometimes getting a good start with an executive job search can be challenging. It’s often difficult to know which steps to take to make sure you’re finding the right employers and positions to apply for. While every job search is unique and there is no specific template available that ensures an executive job search will flow perfectly, there are some steps you can take to start on the right track. Here are three to consider: Continue Reading

Job Seekers: Do You Appear Determined … or Aggressive?

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Conducting a job search over a period of weeks or months can make most people wonder why they haven’t been hired yet. Of course, over time, this feeling of wonder can change into one of desperation—especially if you’re not receiving so much as an interview callback.

It’s well known that in the process of job seeking, you must be very determined. Acquiring a job often requires dedicating as much time to it as you would a full-time job. But in the process of reaching out to employers, there can be a fine line between being determined and being a bit aggressive. To avoid the latter, here are some tips to consider. Continue Reading

Stir Up Your Job Search

Are you discouraged because you have not found a job yet?  Perhaps, your job search needs a boost.  Here are some ways to stir it up.

Are you visiting or networking?- Remember, there is no crime in talking to people about your job search.  Also, consider visiting companies you’re interested in, and ask about employment opportunities.  You never know who you will meet; plus, your visit shows initiative. Continue Reading

Job Search Tips When Relocating

Are you not having much luck with your job search where you live?  One option to consider is relocating.  While it may seem like a disadvantage to find a position where you don’t reside, there are ways to improve your chances.  Here are some tips for searching for a job in a new location. Continue Reading