The world is full of people who think they have the best advice. Everything from ‘look them in the eye’ to ‘just be yourself.’ While these things are helpful, the world has changed and there’s more to the job hunt – and handling yourself on the job – than there was in the past. (more…)

It can be stressful to change jobs, especially if you really like what you do or enjoy being around your coworkers. Perhaps your commute is easy or the work is not difficult. Maybe there are perks that you wouldn’t likely get anywhere else – something as simple as free donuts each day or a company raffle. Sometimes, even when everything seems fine, it’s still time to move on and do something else; or at least do what you already do somewhere else. (more…)

Not everyone can find what he or she is looking for when it comes to a job hunt. Sometimes, you have to just buckle down and take a job that isn’t exactly what you’d hoped for because you need money or you need to get your foot in the door.  It’s hard to flip burgers when you really wanted to be an executive, so you might want to spend as much time as you can trying to find, if not the right job, at least something that’s in the area of what you’re looking for. (more…)

Finding a new job has become much easier in the last 10 years thanks to the growth of the Internet.  Modern technology enables the job hunter to search and submit to prospective employers with the click of a mouse.  In essence, the Internet has taken the leg work out of job hunting.

Changing times mean new rules.  Here are a few things to remember when searching for a job online: (more…)

First impressions are priceless.  You’ve heard it before.  Make sure you’ve got an attention grabbing professional cover letter that is concise and to-the-point.  Explain, in the letter, why you hope to be considered for the position, and give a brief rundown of your most interesting accomplishments.  Close the letter by thanking the reader for their time. (more…)

It doesn’t matter if you are trying to get a job a fast food restaurant or a major computer company, if you don’t show dressed properly you won’t get the job. Personal appearance is a direct reflection on you. If you show up in baggy pants and a t-shirt, what does that say about you? For thing it says that you aren’t taking this interview seriously.

Dressing for an interview is an easy task if you follow a few simple guidelines:

Men
Pull out dress shirt and tie. You’re going need them. A perfect outfit is what many companies refer to as “business casual” which consists of a collared shirt with tie, a nice pair of slacks and dress shoes.

Women
You have a few more options with your attire. If you choose to wear a skirt, be sure it is a proper length and always wear nylons. A smart business suit is always a good choice. No matter what outfit you wear be sure to watch your cleavage ladies. If you want to be taken seriously don’t go to an interview dressed like you are going on a date.

For both men and woman take out piercings especially any facial piercings. Also, it is a good idea to cover any tattoos that are showing. You’ll want to look professional and there is still a stigma attached to piercing and tattoos.

Look great and let your personality shine through. Good luck!

Writing a resume is difficult, but more difficult is what to write in the resume. Everyone has a different idea about how to make these things win. However, there are some dos and dont’s about resumes that one should definitely understand.

Never list all your jobs on the resume. If you write down every job you have had, the future employer well think you are unstable and perhaps will also leave his company soon. The resume is not a legal document, but is an advertisement about you. You highlight what you want and then can talk about any missing gaps when asked. And always be honest about it.

When you send in your resume, avoid folding it to fill the envelope. Better buy a larger envelope. In addition, do not staple or clip the resume. Keep the resume simple and easy to access.

Some people add a very large photo to their resume. Unless asked to submit a photo, one should avoid this practice. You never know what the employer(s) may be biased against: may be they do not like certain features of your body, your hair, your sex, your weight, your ethnic make up, etc.

When asked to send a photo, do not send one which is almost half a page. Send a small decent size good quality picture which reflects you. Dress well for the photo-do not send a tacky picture of you playing tennis. A 2 x 2 should suffice.