Continuing Education Can Keep You Employed In Tough Economic Times

by: Nichole E October 5, 2009

There’s definitely something to be said for having a good education. After all, you wouldn’t have gotten where you are if you hadn’t obtained your degree right? So why stop there? If there’s anything the current economy has taught us, it’s that good paying jobs are still hard to find. Even more difficult than finding a job [...]

A New Model For Your Job Search – Part 4: Relationships

by: Fredia Woolf September 8, 2009

We have seen how by focusing on keeping yourself Resilient and by creating a Resume that markets your accomplishments, you are creating the conditions for achieving a successful Result in your job search. Today, we will look at another critical Re in the equation: Relationships.

What Happens When You’re Overqualified

by: Nichole E July 21, 2009

When job hunting, being overqualified is not usually a question. Being UNDER qualified tends to be the concern. Still, from time to time, we find ourselves in the position where we are overqualified for a position. This once happened to me , so when I applied for the job, I didn’t focus on the fact that I was [...]

When Giving Back Can Get You Ahead

by: Nichole E July 13, 2009

A recent new article sparked a thought in me that I’ve always believed to be true: Volunteering not only opens the doors for the people you help, but it can open doors for you as well. The article, located at boston.com, reports that volunteering is turning in to a win-win situation for many people. While not [...]

A Tight Economy Calls for Creative Job Search Measures

by: Nichole E July 8, 2009

If you’re looking for a job right now, join the club. Whether you’re returning to work or you are one of the millions of people out of work, the jobs are few and far between. That doesn’t mean that the jobs aren’t out there though. What that means for you is that you’re going to [...]