Job Seekers

27 Sep Freed Up: Reasons You Should Be a Freelancer

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Maybe you always considered yourself the “straight job” type – working for a traditional company with a regular job. Whether you really believe in a company’s mission or products, or just want subsidized private health care, there are lots of reasons to be a so-called “normal” employee. But for some, being a freelancer is a great opportunity for those who want to have more autonomy, get bored easily, or just want to keep their options open.

Reasons why you might want to be a freelancer:

20 Sep Be a Keeper: What You Can Do to Help You Keep Your Job

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

If you’re a business owner or a salesperson then you know that keeping a client is almost always easier than getting a new one. But although you hear and read a lot about how to get a new job, you hear less about how to keep your job. If you’re currently employed, you are likely concerned about the security of your present job. There are no guarantees -- some things are simply beyond your control. But, when it comes down to tough choices, you can do your best to be one who doesn’t make the cut (in a good way).

There are things you can do to help you keep your job.

13 Sep Full-time Happy: The Pleasures of Working Part Time

Posted at 07:30h in Job Seekers

Many people are examining the relative advantages and disadvantages of working part time versus full time due to simple economic realities or personal choice. There are a number of factors to consider when looking at part time rather than full-time employment. Working part time offers many personal benefits, and may be why 26 million people work less than 35 hours per week (the official cut off for part time in the U.S.).

Some reasons to consider working part time:

30 Aug Interview Emergency: What to Do After a Terrible Interview

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

It can be so exciting to get a chance to interview for a new job. Whether it’s because you haven’t had luck finding something, or it’s the company of your dreams, or the beginning of your career, nothing is more devastating than a terrible interview experience. But the reality is that it’s more common than you might think. And it doesn’t have to be the end of the conversation.

What to do after a terrible interview:

23 Aug Time’s A-Wastin’: Improve Your Time Management at the Office

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Pretty much everyone realizes by now that the digital age has sped up pretty much everything we do. And yet, it takes longer than ever to do things we never did before. This is especially true at the office, where time management tips did not have to include warnings about surfing the internet, checking personal email or sending instant messages. Because . . . none of that stuff was possibly 30 years ago.

Here are ways to improve your time management at the office

26 Jul Most Common Resume Lies

Posted at 17:29h in Job Seekers

For anxious job seekers, resume lies are of the most common ways that some people stretch the truth. If your conscience does not keep you from deceit, the fact that human resources professionals are on to the game should. Surveys found that these professionals have increased the amount of time they spend checking references in the last three years. Remember every lie needs another one to back it up. Don’t do it. Seriously.

Here are some of the most common resume lies:

28 Jun Solo Act: Qualities Necessary to Being a Successful Solopreneur

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Job Seekers, Small Business Owners, Startups

We are a small business nation. No matter how much you hear about Wall Street or Big Pharma or even Hollywood, millions of Americans work for small businesses. And more and more people want the ultimate small business – a company of one. They want to be a successful solopreneur – permanently, not building an empire, but a happy cottage. But it’s not for everyone.

Can you become a successful solopreneur?

21 Jun Why You’re Still Unemployed . . . What’s Your Fault and What’s Not

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

There are some reports that your job search should average one month for every $10,000 of annual salary you wish to earn – so your next $60,000 per year job should take about half a year to land. But what if it’s been much longer than expected and you’re still unemployed? Is that because you’re doing something wrong? Just unlucky? Just impatient?

Here are reasons you’re still unemployed:

07 Jun R-E-S-P-E-C-T How to Make Sure You are Respected at Work

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Even if you can’t ask for it like Aretha, you know how important it is to be respected at work. Whether you’re the least experienced or in the corner office, feeling valued and important can be worth more than your paycheck. And it can take doing just a few things right -- or wrong – to gain or lose respect.

What you can do to get (and stay) respected at work:

31 May How Your Entry-Level Job Can Help You Get to the Corner Office

Posted at 07:00h in Job Seekers

Whether you are new to the work force or just new to your current company, if you are starting at the bottom, you’re not alone. It’s not unusual to start a job with very little experience, and therefore find yourself the junior person in the room. But you can maximize your entry-level job to build your future. You might not go right from taking coffee orders to taking meetings, but you can find opportunities everywhere, if you know how.