When I was looking for my first job, I had a friend who was also job hunting. She printed her resume on pale pink paper. I think it may have even been scented. I always thought it was over the top — excessively so. I figured that if you wanted to get noticed, you should […]
Recession, economic downturn, depression. Call it what you want, but there is no doubt that this is not a great time to be looking for a new job. While unemployment figures have yet to pass into the double digits (with the exception of the hardest-hit communities in states like Michigan), companies are focused these days […]
Every Tuesday, we discuss tips and hints for making the most of your job search. We welcome input from our readers and want to hear about your most challenging job hunting issues. To get a crash course on Career Planning 101, check out JobMonkey’s section on job search skills. Whether you are facing a career […]
Did you all see that article I posted yesterday from MSNBC.com about how to get a job in the Obama administration? Whether you are a red voter or a blue one (or none of the above), the salient point of that article still applies: Volunteering and networking are two great ways to get your foot […]
As you probably know by now, Tuesdays are tip day at the JobMonkey blog. That’s the day that I offer you all kinds of ideas and suggestions for making the most of your job search. We’ve talked about writing resumes, maximizing your job references, networking in person (and networking online) and more. Today I’m going […]
I wrote last week about the critical importance of networking in finding your next job. While nothing can replace real-life interaction with friends and friends of friends, the growing world of social networking is a bastion of opportunity you might want to tap as well. There are a host of social networking sites, including LinkedIn, […]
I must have written the word "networking" two dozen times in the last month’s worth of posts here at the JobMonkey blog. (Some recent examples that spring to mind include the recent post on college internships, last Monday’s post on sports careers for women, and another post last week about how to hire a headhunter.) […]
Let’s face it. This isn’t the easiest time to be looking for a job. One way to get a leg up in this super competitive (some might say "seized up") job market is with the assistance of a headhunter. A headhunter, also known as a recruiter, will work with you to find the right job […]
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