Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term – Part 3

LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES BOTH WITHIN YOUR COMPANY AND BEYOND

If you’ve been in your job for at least a year, a promotion isn’t the only path toward career advancement. Applying for and landing an internal job of...

Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term – Part 2

STAY ON GOOD TERMS WITH YOUR BOSS

Your boss is the person who will recommend you for a promotion, if the opportunity arises. For this reason and for many others, staying on good terms with her is imperative. Put time and...

Outwitting the Job Market Over the Long Term – Part 1

You’ve found a great job, you have every right to celebrate. Go out on the town. Eat a good meal with your friends. Make a toast to your own future. But don’t forget that while you’ve outwitted the job market in...

If you have called a companys customer service call center or a computer manufacturers tech support department lately, you probably have had the joy of experiencing outsourcing for yourself. The inefficiency of non-native English speakers as tech support personnel is astounding; however,...

I’m sure we’ve all seen the ads: “Earn $1000’s weekly stuffing envelopes from home!” Have you ever been tempted to send in your money for that one? I have. Luckily I didn’t do it, but I know many people have. It sounds so great, doesn’t it? Sit at home...

The job search process involves a lot of planning and attention to detail, so its no wonder that many people quickly feel overwhelmed and even a bit out of control. The best way to avoid this is to organize your job search so that you have a clear strategy outline and a structured schedule to...

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? This is a concern that rides the minds of many high school and college graduates alike. It can be difficult deciding on a future career. After all, we figure we’re going to have this position for years to come.

This is why it’s...

With the rise of the Internet, searching for a job has become a predominantly online process. With that reality in mind, this article contains seven tips and secrets for making the most of your online job search.

1. Let Employers Find You (Always Post Your Resume Online)
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There was a time when a person who wanted to find work had to buy newspaper and look through the classified ads section. The advent of the internet has changed that by creating opportunities for people to work either in a different state or in another country.

It has made the world a...

Online Education A Better Option for Businesses Than In-House Executive MBA Programs

Many businesses related companies offer executive MBA programs for their senior executives through an affiliation with a traditional university. While these programs are aimed at those who do not wish to...

When high school students spend hours playing video games, parents often say it’s a waste of time. However, these video game players, or “gamers,” can now find professional opportunities to complement their interest. The relatively young academic specialty of computer game...

One size fits all? Its been so for a decade now

An open job position requirement is sent to recruiters, the details are blurred, probably the job position itself was copy pasted from somewhere and tailored a wee bit. Of course there is a deadline. The recruiter has her own doubts about...