Category: Job Search

A Must Read for New Grads – Grads talk about Transition from College to Work World

What will the job be like? What should I be looking for in an interview? Will I like my job? Simply Hired talks to their own newly hired college graduates about their first year in the real world and this is what they have to say, including some advice to those still looking. Real World Advice…Continue Reading A Must Read for New Grads – Grads talk about Transition from College to Work World

What is Your Body Language Saying?

Does body language talk? You bet it does. What do you want to say? Confidence Looks Like: Eye contact: The confident person looks you in the eye when addressing or meeting you. Their eyes are wide, bright and happy. The eyebrows match this by being raised and open. Posture: The confident person knows to point…Continue Reading What is Your Body Language Saying?

Help Your References Help You

You had a great resume. You got the interview. Now you furnish your references. Will you get the job? Employers DO contact references and YOUR reference can make the difference between you and another candidate getting the job offer. Help your references help you: 1. Talk with potential references before the job search. The better…Continue Reading Help Your References Help You

Holidays provide a great time to connect

Add three to five people to your connections over the holidays. Take advantage of the holiday family and social gatherings to learn what others are doing and tell them about your career interests. Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert, gives some great tips in her article Networking Tips for the Holidays.Networking Tips for Holidays…Continue Reading Holidays provide a great time to connect

Cover Letter Checklist

Employers read cover letters. Many pay more attention to the content and flavor of the letter than they do the resume, since so many resumes look similar. Do include a cover letter. When writing your cover letter, be sure to review Martin Yates’ simple check list, all the while keeping it to one page.Simple Checklist…Continue Reading Cover Letter Checklist

Young and just starting in your career? Some insightful advice from your peers.

Career Advice for Young Professionals from Successful Go-Getters article by The Brazen Team found in Brazen Life Career Advice for Young Professionals from Successful Go-Getters…Continue Reading Young and just starting in your career? Some insightful advice from your peers.

Getting your foot in the door

TheCampusCareerCoach.com asks recruiters what advice they have for job seekers. In Getting Your Foot in the Door, Macy’s and other companies answer questions posed by TheCampusCareerCoach.com on what recruiters look for at career fairs and when meeting applicants, as published in the CSO eNews. Getting Your Foot in the Door…Continue Reading Getting your foot in the door

Unconventional Ways to Boost your Job Search Efforts

Ashleigh Trahan writes this article for TalentEgg: 4 Novel Ways to Tackle Your Job Search In 2013.  (January 2, 2013) Disclosure:  These creative approaches are not for everyone. It’s a tough job market out there, which means you’re going to have to step up your game if you want to land your first (or next)…Continue Reading Unconventional Ways to Boost your Job Search Efforts