Writing A Great Resume, Part 1 By Jane Fulton

Need a great resume to land that great job coming up? We are going to learn to create an eye-catching resume, using Microsoft Word.First,

Effective Resumes By Colin Ong TS

A resume is normally the first contact point between an employer and a job seeker. It serves the purpose of providing a summary of why a candidat

Great Interview Skills By Colin Ong TS

Going for a job interview can be a harrowing experience. The reasons are varied: A job applicant may not have the necessary relevant working expe

Ten Things To Do If You Really, Really Hate Your Job By Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D.

1. Begin focusing on what you want instead of how much you want to escape. When you find yourself sharing the latest horror story, stop in mid-s

Relocation Issues...Who Will Pay? By Elizabeth Kirwin

In light of recent unemployment figures, and a continual downturn in the labor market, many unemployed professionals are finding themselves in a

A Career With The FBI By Diana Clarke

Do you have what it takes to become an FBI special agent? Do you have a sincere desire to enforce federal laws and investigate crimes?This

I Just Lost My Job: How Am I Going To Tell My Kids? By Judith Lindenberger

One of the responsibilities of a human resources professional is to let employees know that their job has been eliminated. It is seldom easy to d

How To Take The Pain Out Of Performance Reviews By Lora J Adrianse

The Painful ApproachFor many years, "performance management" was of an annual event dreaded by both the management and the workforce. For

Waiting For the Official Job Offer By Linda Matias

At the end of the third job interview, Helene was told by the hiring manager, “Congratulations, I am going to recommend you for the position. Exp

Take This Job and...Re-staff It By Linda Matias

Deciding to leave a job isn’t easy. In fact, quitting a job requires courage, especially in today’s soft economy when the unemployment rate has r

Three Steps to Writing Your Own Resume By Linda Matias

While most professionals hire a professional resume writer, some draft their own resume. People who write a lot for business usually have more s

Job Hunting: It's Still The First Impression Stupid! By Paul Shearstone

In the 1992 USA Presidential election, political strategist James Carville hung a sign in Bill Clinton's Little Rock campaign office that read, “

Building Your Army of Supporters: How to Build Strategic Relationships in the Work Place! By Paul Woodley

Once you have accomplished your task of getting in the door and getting the job the real job of career advancement begins!You will soon le

Can Nurses Be Entrepreneurs? By Tammie Mericle

Yes, Nurses can be entrepreneurs. In today’s market place nursing has a unique service to offer not only to hospitals but nursing homes, private

Independent RN Contractors Are Taking The Nursing Profession By Tammie Mericle

Nurses wake up and take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity. Are you tired of having no input in your career, little money in the bank, l

Kick-In-The-Pants Job Search By Teena Rose

Believe it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There’s no hidden formula;

When Bad Interviews Happen to Good Candidates By Linda Matias

Going through the motions of a bad interview is like peeling back the layers of an onion. Sally learned this lesson the hard way, hands-on during

Preparation is Key By Penny Estes

Interviewing for a new job, or a promotion, can be a stressful situation. However, Preparation is the KEY! When preparing for that all importan

Counteroffers: Should I Stay or Should I Go? By Jeff Altman

If “resignation” is the word that strikes fear into all employers, then “counteroffer” is the one that strikes fear into an employee’s heart. “Wh

Mystery Shopping By Barry Stein

Mystery shopping is an excellent way to make extra money. In fact, some people make a full time living doing it.There are many mystery sho

Becoming A Police Officer Just Became Easier By Donna Moran

As many law enforcement candidates can vouch for, taking the police entrance exam can be a stressful and highly competitive experience. I decided

Aptitude Tests Reveal the Difference Between Your Aptitude & Ability By Roger Clark

Aptitude tests measure your skills, abilities, values, interests and personality in order to help you determine which careers you might be best s

Goal Setting - Road Map To Achieving Your Career Goals By Roger Clark

Goal Setting & ResearchYou can only set informed career goals if you acquire plenty of information about the career choices open to

Resume Layouts ... The Hidden Pitfalls By Roger Clark

Options for Resume LayoutsThere are many options of available to today's job seeker. With a quick change of graphical elements such

Resume Formats ... The Hidden Pitfalls By Roger Clark

Deciding on a resume format is the first major decision to be made when creating your resume. The overall look of your resume depends on the resu

Surviving The Technical Interview By Chris Bryant

Ah, the technical interview. Nothing like it. Not only does it cause anxiety, but it causes anxiety for several different reasons.How ma

Ask the Recruiter By Cherilyn Lester

We all have career goals, big or small. Here are some questions I have recieved over the last month from those actively seeking new employment.

Marketing You and Your Career By Susan Fee

Imagine if a business invested years into the research, design, and creation of a new product, and then failed to tell anybody about it. What if

Successful Job Interview Tips By Susan Fee

Congratulations! You've finally landed that job interview you've been waiting for. Now the real work begins! Remember, resumes don't get jobs;

Find A Job In A Fast Growing Field Using Labor Market Information For Your State By Chuck Huckaby

The question confronting most people who want to find a job is "what's a good paying job with growth potential?"At one time, the Conestoga