by Nichole E | 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...
by Nichole E | 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...
by Michele Allen | Jul 30, 2009 | Recruiters
Today’s economy has flooded the labor pool creating more of a labor ocean; there are more people available to work than there are available jobs. On a very basic level, this means recruiters are inundated with applicants all vying for a handful of opportunities. The...
by Nichole E | 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...
by Nichole E | 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...
by Nichole E | 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...
by Nichole E | 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...
by Nichole E | 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...
by Michele Allen | Jul 14, 2009 | Recruiters
There are a million ways to get in touch with all kinds of people these days — friends, colleagues, family members, future clients and potential candidates for a job opening. There is also a clear divide between old-school and new-school recruiters when it...
by Nichole E | 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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