Create Your Plan B Before the Layoff Axe Falls By Daisy Wright
In one short week, the axe fell at a number of companies and thousands of employees were without jobs. Hewlett Packard, Kodak, Ford Motor Company
Seeking Knowledge Will Give You Power By Gary Simpson
What are you interested in? We all have a passion for something. So, what is your passion?Are you actively seeking information about your
Learn a Language for Career Advancement By Ron Tichenor
To learn a language for career advancement is one of the best ways to get ahead in the job market. In the 21st century you will need every advant
Are Online Degrees Valid to Prospective Employers? By Rose M
Online distance learning has gained rapid popularity with the advent of the internet, which has proven to offer great supporting facilities and c
The Need for Pre-Employment Drug Testing By Damian Sofsian
Employers have many reasons for requiring pre-employment drug testing. One of the most obvious reasons is that of safety. Those handling dangerou
Are You Busy Living or Dying? By Esther Smith
If you are not busy living, then you must be busy dying. Most of us do this subconsciously and are unaware of which side of this equation we res
How To Receive Payment as a Freelance Translator? By Khalid Belamdini
A problem most freelance translators are facing with is how to receive payment. In particular: How to receive payment for small jobs. Many trans
Need a Job? Put a Gun to Your Head By Kevin Donlin
A legendary marketing genius once said that, if he had to write a killer sales letter, he would imagine he had a gun pointed at his head and that
How to Conquer Job Hunting Apathy By Pierre Daunic
Jack, downsized from his last job, was frozen in a place called Apathy. Had been for months now. Knew he had to get moving, had to find
Kill the Hype By Nan S. Russell
She was waiting for me when I returned from a meeting. Standing outside my office door, I could tell by her downward glance, Jodie was not there
The Ripple Effect of Fear By Virginia Bola, PsyD
Unemployment carries a lot of emotional baggage for most of us and fear is a major component. We fear the financial fallout of no longer receivin
You Should Interview the Interviewer, Too By Angela Betts
I know what you are thinking. You’re thinking, “Wait a minute. Wouldn’t that be somewhat presumptuous if I were to ask the interviewer questions?
Do I Have to Provide a Salary History? By Angela Betts
Often you see job postings with a request such as “Send resume with salary history to…” I don’t know about you but the first thing that pops into
Why Human Resources Are The Real Key To Success In This Information Age By Chuck Yorke
The rapid changes that have mainly been brought about by the information age are numerous and irreversible. They have affected our way of life on
Chicken Soup for Job Seekers By Madhurima Sil
Do you want to change your job but don’t know the right way to go about it? Are you vacillating between waiting for your dream job or accep
Inside Sales Jobs: A Job Worth Seeking? By Joe Regan
Are you interested in inside sales as a career? Inside sales can be a very rewarding job if you so choose. What is the difference between insid
Supplement Your Skills and Improve Your Work Position By Seamus Dolly
It is often said that the majority of people are but a few checks away from homelessness. Without a consistent income, this may be a true statem
Get Dressed and Get Hired By Terrance Farley
Tying a tie properly may tie you to your next employer. A properly tied tie is essential to a good first impression. With the recent outcry reg
Women Who Quit Work Abrubtly After Childbirth - Are You the Type? By Brenda Abdilla
According to statistics one out of every five pregnant women will not return to work. Quitting abruptly after childbirth could wreak havoc on yo
Hey! - Are You Being Paid What You Are Worth? By Gary Simpson
Are you being paid what you are worth? Has anybody ever asked you that? Have you ever asked yourself?The answer to this question really hi
10 Things to Do to Get the Job By John D Williamson
10. Understand all of the opportunities available to you. Don't just assume that you can only work at the standard place of employment for your a
What to Ask During the Interview By John D Williamson
Don't just sit there and bob your head, waiting to answer the next question - be prepared to ask your own questions and make the interviewer know
Make a Great First Impression By John D Williamson
Searching for employment is one of the most nerve-racking activities to engage in. As if the direct need for income is not stressful enough, the
Job Search - Understand Employers By Stefan Zdanowicz
Think like an employerTo be successful in your job search campaign you must think like an employer or a recruiter. If you are going
Creating Traffic Jams By Poonam Ashara
It's hard to imagine why anyone would pick up a newspaper to find a job any more. With a seemingly endless array of career sites, mailing lists,
Serious Business Networking By Peter Fisher
As they always say “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”Of course just knowing people doesn’t necessarily get you the job, o
Playing from the Blue Tees: Women in the Federal Government By Madeline Lewis
Throughout the past decade, workplace diversity issues have allowed organizations to adjust their policies in response to the need for workplace
The Pro's and Con's of Telecommuting - As Seen Through The Eye's of a Seasoned Telecommuter By Alexis Dawes
Janelle Delacorte has been happily answering calls for the Home Shopping Network and various infomercials since November 2004.Several nigh
Layoff Survival Guide - Do You Have The Career Management Horsepower It Will Take To Survive? By Bruce Benskin
In a recent survey of over 662 career seekers, some disturbing trends identified that MOST career seekers don't have a clue what career manage
How To Find Quick, Free, Job Search Resurces By Marilyn Tellez
There are many free job search resources available in any community, large or small. These resources are available to the aspiring CEO as well a