Archive for June, 2010

Cross-Country Job Hunting

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Dreaming of relocating for a new job? Dr. Katherine Hanson and Dr. Randall S. …… Read More

What Employers Want from Job References

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

A great resume and solid interview skills may place job seekers in the running for a position, but a new survey conducted by OfficeTeam, a leading staffing service, finds that… Read More

Assess Your Work Style

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Do you love to give public presentations? Are you the “go-to” person for people in need of a sympathetic ear? Do spreadsheets excite you? Your answers to these questions will… Read More

Can't Get a Raise? Negotiate Your Benefits.

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

If you didn’t get a raise this year–and don’t see a chance of getting one anytime soon–you are not alone. These days, you may consider yourself lucky to still have… Read More

When They Require Experience and You Have None

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Lack of experience is often the biggest obstacle college graduates must overcome when entering the job market. Prospective employers can sound like a broken record, saying over and over, “You… Read More

13 Ways to Sabotage Your Job Search

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Looking for a new job but having no luck? You may be inadvertently sabotaging your efforts by making easy-to-avoid errors. “It still surprises me that in most cases, people are… Read More

6 Soft Skills Everyone Needs

Friday, June 18th, 2010

In a 2008 survey of more than 2,000 businesses in the state of Washington, employers said entry-level workers in a variety of professions were lacking in several areas, including problem… Read More

Top 10 Jobs You Can Do from Home

Friday, June 18th, 2010

If you live in an isolated area, or can’t commute to a typical nine-to-five job for other reasons, you don’t have to sacrifice a successful career. The following ten jobs… Read More

You Get Paid for That?!

Friday, June 18th, 2010

When you take a break at work today, think of ways you would’ve rather spent your morning; perhaps you wanted to play video games all day, eat ice cream, or… Read More

What Recruiters Really Know About You

Friday, June 18th, 2010

In today’s highly connected job market, it’s not just what you know that matters–it’s also what recruiters know about you. Here are some key concerns for recruiters, and what you… Read More