Until the job market really starts to come back, rethink your strategy. Maybe aim for temp work for now.
Posts tagged job search
New Year, New Hunt
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010New Year; New Resume
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010With job prospects looking good, it’s time to re-evaluate everything from your resume to the thank-you notes you send after interviews. There may be more opportunities, but there will be more candidates, too. Make sure you know how to set yourself apart.
Intern Again
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009The first job used to mean the end of internships. Not in this economy. Better to get a little more experience than to hang out at home racking up Mario Kart points.
Paycut for Security
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009Forget about the positive economic trends. Finding a job out there still requires grit and determination, and, quite possibly, some salary sacrifice.
Think Before You Click
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009With so many unemployed, digital predators are turning to fake job postings in order to scam the desperate.
Money for the Superhighway
Thursday, August 27th, 2009The next round of federal stimulus spending will aim at creating broadband jobs, according to the US Commerce Secretary.
Lipstick that Pig
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009When you’re trying to rebound after a layoff, you have no choice but to accentuate the positive in your job search. Eliminate the negative, and look out for Mr. In-between.
Job Search as a New Career in Sales
Monday, August 17th, 2009When you are out there looking to make connections, you have to embrace the idea of selling yourself. No, not like that….
Double Whammy of the Down Economy
Thursday, July 16th, 2009It takes forever to find a new job, and then when you do you can’t sell your house to move. Those are two of the nastiest characteristics of this down economy.
Working while you Wait for Work
Thursday, June 18th, 2009Waiting for the next gig may mean piecing together a lot of small ones to get from here to there.