Year: 2010

12 Dos and Don’ts for Negotiating Salary in a Tough Economy

by Dawn Dugan, Salary.com In an economy that’s less than robust, more companies than ever are cutting back — not only on their workforce, but also on the compensation and benefits they offer. Whether you are applying for a new position, or you are just up for your annual review, you might feel lucky to…Continue Reading 12 Dos and Don’ts for Negotiating Salary in a Tough Economy

Best formula for selling yourself

By Frances Cole Jones, CareerBuilder.com Here’s the thing: Sometimes we’re selling our ideas, sometimes we’re selling our products and, these days, many of us are selling ourselves as the best candidate for the job. With this in mind, here’s the proven formula for selling your best self to anybody, anywhere, any time….Continue Reading Best formula for selling yourself

Commanding A Room: 7 Tips for Being a Great Communicator

From JobBound.com By Courtney Pike Communication skills – it sounds so rudimentary, but it can really make or break your career. Can you name any great leaders who couldn’t communicate their ideas or share their vision? If you want to be a great employee and leader, you need the ability to command a room with…Continue Reading Commanding A Room: 7 Tips for Being a Great Communicator

7 Great Job Hunting Tips for College Students With Disabilities

From gettinghired.com By Andrea Parker Helpful article with tips and resources for people with disabilities to think about and plan for in the job search. To read the full article, please click here….Continue Reading 7 Great Job Hunting Tips for College Students With Disabilities

How to Initiate and Conduct an Informational Interview

From timesunion.com by Tom Denham You may be thinking, “I know I need to get out there and network, but I don’t even know how to start!” An Informational Interview (also known as networking) is a meeting initiated by you to gather information about a particular field, organization or position. What you learn from experts…Continue Reading How to Initiate and Conduct an Informational Interview

Job Postings: What They Say vs. What They Mean

From MySalary.com: Job postings range from regurgitated job descriptions to carefully crafted sales pitches. At some level all job postings are designed to give you enough information to qualify yourself in or out of applying. Before you dive in, dizzy with anticipation of landing your dream job, consider: What do these common job posting phrases…Continue Reading Job Postings: What They Say vs. What They Mean

Afraid To Network?

by Deborah Brown-Volkman JobsJournal.com Most people I speak with know the value of networking. All the experts, including myself, say it’s the best pathway to your next great job or opportunity. But what happens if you don’t like to network? Or more specifically, you are afraid of it? To read this full article, please click…Continue Reading Afraid To Network?

Top 10 Cities for New Grads

By: Kate Lorenz, CareerRookie Editor For new grads who plan to expand their job searches beyond their college towns or hometowns, Apartments.com and CareerRookie.com just released the third annual “Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates”based on the ranking of top U.S. cities with the highest concentration of young adults (age 20 to 24)…Continue Reading Top 10 Cities for New Grads

30 jobs that pay $30 an hour

By Anthony Balderrama, CareerBuilder.com From CNN.com Living Imagine someone walking up to you at the top of every hour and handing you a $20 bill. You’d be earning approximately the same amount of money that the average American does. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national mean for hourly wages is $20.44. That…Continue Reading 30 jobs that pay $30 an hour