What the Hiring Managers Want in a Job Applicant

by | Oct 5, 2009 | Job Seekers

As job seekers, we all know what we want in a job; what our perfect job would look like, right? Well, recruiters and hiring managers know what they like and don’t like in a job seeker. Just as job seekers have thoughts about what makes a job or career...

Is Your Resume Internet Ready?

by | Sep 24, 2009 | Advice

There isn’t anything that can’t be found on the Internet these days; from eyeglasses to groceries, the Internet holds nearly everything you could want or need – including your next job. In order to land a job from the Internet, though, you need to...

Blogging Your Way to Your Next Non-Profit Job

by | Sep 15, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

When blogging platforms first launched, they were considered a way for people to share their angsty lives, write thoughts about the world around them, share their families or show off their creative talents. While it’s true that a large number of people still...

Navigating the Secret Job Search

by | Aug 7, 2009 | Job Seekers

As tough as the job market is, there are some people with secure jobs who are still wanting to change their present situations. Whether you’re unhappy with your present situation or simply looking for a more fulfilling opportunity, it’s in your best...

Understanding Why You Didn’t Get Hired

by | Aug 4, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Sometimes it happens: That which seems too good to be true really is. Your job search is no different, and understanding its outcome is important. I’ve applied for positions for which I thought I was perfect, but, for whatever reason, I got passed by, and the...

Relax! You’re Just Talking

by | Jul 27, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Often when you’re in an interview, the pressure is on to perform. Unfortunately, in your excitement to sell yourself, you can forget to be human. Salespeople will tell you that in order to close the deal, stop focusing on the sale at the end, and start paying...

Can You Save Your Next Employer Money?

by | Jul 27, 2009 | Job Seekers, News

Today’s economic situation requires employers to run their organizations a little differently now than from even a year ago if they want to stay afloat. According to a recent news article, fundraising, accounting, and finance positions are much sought after by...

5 Things Your Resume Can Do Without

by | Jul 23, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Your resume is your calling card. Long before you reach the interview stage, you are judged by your talents, your affiliations and what you can offer an organization. While you want to cover all of the above points in your resume and cover  letter, you don’t...

Weathering a Bad Reference

by | Jul 22, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

When hunting for a new job, your references often have the big say as to whether or not you get the job. While hiring managers don’t necessarily take the word of a former employer as gospel, what a former employer says may carry weight in regard to getting you...

What Happens When You’re Overqualified

by | Jul 21, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

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...

When Giving Back Can Get You Ahead

by | Jul 13, 2009 | Job Seekers, News

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...
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