I know winter’s been gone for weeks in other parts of the country, but in my home state of Minnesota we still have pockets of snow on the ground. In fact, not far from my house, we have a three-story mountain of the stuff taking over the Sears parking lot, which desperate public works employees […]
Did you know that your Facebook profile could actually be hurting your chances to find a job? Since so many people use this social networking site, some employers are using what they find there to make an ultimate decision about which candidate to hire. Don’t squash your chances at the job of your dreams because […]
I was talking with a college career counselor the other day and learned something I think will be useful to me: Tact. She was describing a common occurrence on her exuberantly Christian campus, which was a student’s penchant for ending job search letters with a religious sentiment. In this case, the student was saying something […]
When preparing for a job interview, you might be most concerned with the questions the interviewer will ask you, but you should also think about any questions you might have about the company and position. After all, at the end of the interview, most employers ask, “Do you have any questions?” and if you say […]
With all the attention paid to people who are out of work, it’s easy to forget that unemployment affects someone else very directly: the spouse or life partner of the unemployed worker. Having someone out of work in the household stresses out the other partner, while also shining a spotlight on the differences between the […]
I’m a self-proclaimed geek. I love Doctor Who, video games, reading, and lots of other nerdy activities. So, today, I thought I’d give you some career paths you can consider if you’re a geek too! Many people who enjoy these types of activities get a job in IT, but there are other options as well, […]
You’ve probably heard people say that before a job interview you should do a little research about the company and the industry in general. That’s true – but when you get to the corporate website, how can you determine what information is important for you to know? Of course, every job is different, but here […]
Relocating for one’s work is a great American tradition. But engineering a relocation is no simple matter. Ignoring for a moment the obvious question – should you relocate for a job? – you still have to figure out how and when to make this happen. After all, there’s more involved than simply packing the car. […]
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