Job Search Strategies
Three Job Search Lessons from Two Californians
by Kevin Donlin While in California last week to deliver a job-search seminar, I met two people with stories that could help you get hired faster by doing a few things differently. Their two stories are below. What can you learn from each? 1) Turn online job postings into in-person interviews Matthew Ringue, a Career Services Advisor for Heald College in Concord, Calif., got hired by his current employer... [Read more]
Discover Great Jobs Stemming from the Stimulus Plan
Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., is the author of Great Jobs in the President’s Stimulus Plan and one of the nation’s leading occupational experts. He’s appeared on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, ABC News Now, CNN’s American Morning, and NPR. We’ll discuss great jobs that will experience growth due to the President’s economic stimulus package. Read More →
Who’s Hiring at your Job Fair?
by CareerAlley As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, job fairs should be one of the key activities / resources you are using in your job search. The benefits are: many employers in one place, the opportunity to give your “elevator speech” to a fair number of potential employers, the opportunity to give a good impression which could lead to an interview. Generally, only companies that... [Read more]
Five Things You Need to Know When Working with a Headhunter
Are considering working with a headhunter? Linda Nolan, Career Strategist at WorkQuest.com will share five tips on what to expect and how to make the relationship work. Read More →
Nine Best Cities for Job Hunting
Telephone Interview Tips
by Caroline Ceniza-Levine When I ask new coaching clients to assess their interview technique, they never distinguish between phone and live interviews. Many clients don’t even realize that brief phone interactions are mini-interviews. Even when the phone call is scheduled in advance, some of my clients refer to it as a “screen,” as if this is something different or even less than an interview. Make... [Read more]
Who’s Hiring from the “Best Companies” Vol VIII
Guest post by CareerAlley.com The best part about the “Best Companies” list is that many of the companies are not as well known as say, the Fortune 500. There are both advantages and disadvantages to this, but the fact that they are great companies to work for outweighs most of the disadvantages (if not all). Everyone of these companies reviewed so far have active job opportunities on their... [Read more]
Tips for Smooth Career Changes in Rough Times
Three Keys to Discovering Work You’ll Love
Tired of ending up in jobs that make you dread going to work each day? Discover three keys to finding work you’ll love in a company that’s a good fit for you. Guest expert: Lizz Pellet, CEO of Emerge International. Read More →
Pink Slip Mixers on CNN
Edwin Duterte - the founder of Pink Slip Mixers - was a guest on The Savvy Jobseeker Podcast not long ago. Edwin shared his story of how and why he decided to take action after he lost his job and why he believes so strongly in paying it forward. You can listen to my discussion with Edwin here. Edwin’s Pink Slip Mixers in Orange County, California are growing quickly and he’s been getting... [Read more]
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