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The Importance of Online Reputation for Job Seekers

There’s no hiding that today’s job market is extremely competitive. What’s even more chilling? Your online reputation can significantly i…

Why You Need A Personal Marketing Plan [Examples Included]

A personal marketing plan is one of the most effective tools to help you get hired or gain new opportunities. Here are some reasons to create one, and some pointers to get you started.

25 Filler Words That Won’t Get You Hired: The Proven List

We’ve all said them and we all use them, but filler words are NOT attractive. There’s no need for them and they make you sound dumb. Here are 6 of the most common filler words and some tips you can use to eliminate them from your vocab.

Review of Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies (Read to Get a Free Copy!)

Our friend Joshua Waldman recently released a new book on using social media to compliment your job search. Find out how to get your free copy!

Job Hunting Tips For First-time Job Seekers

Finding a job is hard- it’s even harder if you’re doing it for the first time. Our friends from Web Vitality provide some great tips for first-time job seekers.

Resume Gaps and Wild Card Jobs: Get Hired DESPITE the Gap

Many of us have had gaps in our employment history or ‘wild card’ jobs. Here’s a guide to help you make sure that you tell your story to your advantage, instead of having it hurt you.

Interview With Peggy McKee From Career Confidential: How to be +1 (With Video!)

Thursday I had the pleasure of having a phone call with Peggy McKee who runs the Career Confidential website. She had some great information not only for those looking for a job, but for those who are looking to better themselves in general.

Top Six Critical Soft Skills of Successful Job Seekers

Your soft skills, which are a combination of your personality, attitude, and social skills, do weigh heavily in an employer’s decision to consider you as a candidate.

The Top 10 Job Interview Deal-Breakers

While many people are working hard on building and maintaining a solid personal brand, I think it goes without saying that it doesn’t mak…

The Job Search Strategy, Reconsidered

While monitoring a lot of chatter on Twitter recently regarding the usage by companies of social networking to fill jobs, something struck me that I had not processed previously: not everyone is doing it!
But what does this mean for you as a possible job candidate? For one, don’t exclusively use social networking to find your next position. Yes, social networking is important to get you in contact with the right person/people within organizations. However, you still need to continue to use more traditional job searching tools.

Job Search Tips with Career Expert Katy Piotrowski

Piotrowski, who is the founder of Career Solutions Group, has more than 15 years in the industry. She recommends that new industry transition should start with a job seeker’s strengths. Research the industry and look for opportunitites that you might enjoy based on the job seekers likes and interests. From there, she recommends the job seeker laying out a clear plan prior to moving to a new industry. It can be overwhelming and devoting just five minutes to the future and focusing on one area to help staying or becoming more competitive.