Get Found in the Hidden Job Market You've updated your resume, determined your skills and capabilities, and figured out the kind of position you want. Now, it's time to spread the word that you're looking for new employment. Seventy-five percent of new positions are found though...
Analyze Both Your Personal and Professional Goals When On a Job Hunt We've encouraged you to have a positive outlook. It's crucial to finding a new position. But before you dive into your search, it's important to determine what you want. (related: More job search tips...
Didn't we tell you to do this last week? Yes! It's just that important. One of the first and most important aspects of the job search is motivation. If you lose motivation, the rest of the job search can seem hopeless. In order to maintain that...
Improve your mood and your resume It seems simple, but in the face of one of the most challenging times in a person's life, staying positive can be incredibly difficult. That said, it is often the very first step toward finding your next role. Yes, you...
UPDATE See the job seeker survey results from our 2018 National Career Help Hotline callers here. As the year comes to a close, many of the nation’s workers may be looking for ways to advance in their current positions or find new employment. For the 33rd consecutive...
The unemployment rate in the United States is historically low, sitting around 3.7 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the current low employment rate does not include the more than 5 million workers who are no longer counted in...
With the new school year just beginning, parents everywhere have new and returning concerns for their children. While every good parent wants their child to succeed, many are willing to do whatever it takes to help, which could impact their children’s resourcefulness in the workplace,...
Social media is immutably intertwined with professional branding. Not only do companies need to assess their online images, as stakeholders and consumers are able to comment and share their opinions on every action a company takes, but professionals must monitor, update, and polish their own...
Social media is immutably intertwined with professional branding. Not only do companies need to assess their online images, as stakeholders and consumers are able to comment and share their opinions on every action a company takes, but professionals must monitor, update, and polish their own...
Have you ever been depressed, personally or professionally? What does it look like? Hollywood would have us imagine a desperate man or woman alone, crying on the bedroom floor. Perhaps it is - but depression certainly has many faces. I’ve supported company outplacement for 12 years...
