Even if you're not a salesperson, when looking for a job, your only job is to sell yourself. You're convincing employers that they need you, that they can't keep doing business without you, and the best way to do this is to craft a compelling...
Last week, we numbered the top 10 things job seekers dislike about the job search process. Today, we're looking at the top actions employers can take during the application and interview phases that impress job seekers. Not surprisingly, most candidates appreciate open and honest communication...
Our coaches often hear about a number of frustrations with the job search process. Below are the top ten! 10. The interviewer takes calls and checks/responds to emails during the interview. 9. When recruiters call, they do not identify themselves or ask if it's a convenient time...
ENCOURAGED BY IMPROVING JOBS PICTURE, MORE REENTER THE LABOR POOL In August 2014, about three million Americans re-entered the labor pool, reigniting their job searches after weeks or months of sitting on the sidelines. The reemergence of these job seekers was enough to bump the unemployment...
In business, success is rarely about performance alone. Everyone who has risen to the top of the firm has talent or they wouldn’t be there. Now, instead of focusing on your talent, go about learning how to spot dangers before they arise, and how...
Will Social Media History Trip Up College Graduates? Published May 13, 2014 NEW SURVEY REVEALS HR EXECUTIVES’ VIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY For this year’s crop of college graduates, the use of social media is second nature. However, will these grads’ comfort with sharing their lives on Facebook,...
After nearly five years of slow but steady job gains, the number of Americans out of work for six months or longer has remained stubbornly high. However, according to one employment authority, the jobs recovery is approaching a tipping point that could see a...
Original Article: http://online.wsj.com/news/article_email/SB10001424052702304732804579421...
Job Seekers More Confident in New Survey 1 IN 4 FEEL NEW JOB IS WITHIN 3 MONTHS; BUT JOB-SEARCH CHALLENGES PERSIST Published January 7, 2014 As the economy and job market continue to regain strength, job seekers are slowly becoming more confident, as evidenced by a survey of...
Original Article: http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/09/pf/jobs/jobs-outlook-2014.moneymag/index...
