You Can Find a Good Job In a Bad Economy

Employers are always on the lookout for college students who stand out in some way. However, when times are tough, college students should consider some additional ways to make themselves more visible and attractive to prospective employers.

Back to Basics

In this time of corporate upheaval, economic downturn, and general uneasiness, many job seekers rush to get resumes out and to set up interviews. In this rush, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the... (More)

10 Tips to Balance Work and Life

Many people put work before family and relationships. At times, doing this may be a necessity. If the wolf is at the door, it's understandable. But if you find that work has become your entire life, here are some tips to help you find your balance... (More)

Cover Letter Help - Writing Errors to Avoid

To ensure you're always using an effective cover letter, let's review the letter's intended purpose. A cover letter primarily connects your resume to an open position. To understand the importance of such a connection, you only need to put yourself... (More)

A Checklist to Nail for Behavioral Interviews

You probably understand that job successful job seekers talk about what they have accomplished in previous positions, and present a "mini-business plan" to relate to the needs of a prospective employer. Review the following list to be sure you are... (More)

Easy to Implement Cover Letter Advice

You should put the same effort into your cover letter as you do your resume. By implementing the following easy steps, you will ensure that your cover letter will stand out just as much as your resume.

Your Interview Environment

Most job seekers think the interview begins the moment they stand up to greet the person interviewing them. This is false. An interview is a two-way street, so your interview should begin the moment you walk through the company's door. In your haste... (More)

The Art of Negotiating a Raise

Negotiation is a give-and-take process until an eventual agreement is reached between two or more parties. To understand the art of negotiation, a jobseeker must understand that it is a give process as much as it is a receiving process. Look at the... (More)

Understanding the Organization and People

Terry Arndt talks about how important it is to understand the organization and the people in the workplace. This is part 2 of a 5 part series "Your New Job - Strategies for Success."

Make Yourself Memorable

Julie Jansen answers a question on how to make your self memorable and self stand out as a job candidate.

Disqualified for being Overqualified

Joan Lloyd answers the question, "have you been disqualified for being overqualified?" Knowing when this happens, how to identify it, how to deal with it, and how to overcome it will help everyone understand this difficult, yet frequent, hurdle in... (More)

How to Email It In

Marshall Brown talks about being more effective with online job searching and resumes. Being able to stand out in the crowd online can make the difference between getting a call back and getting ignored.