Work United
Networking your way to a new career
Today the vast majority of job searches begin online. In many ways, this is the easiest way to efficiently get a sense of what opportunities may be out there in the comfort of your own home. Locally, the Work United Coalition has compiled a list of local online resources that may represen…
Sep 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Recession Proof Job Search Strategies for New College Graduates
As a new college graduate from this year's class of 2009, you have found yourself faced with the worst job market in over 25 years. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers announced this spring that they were planning on hiring 22% fewer graduates this y…
Sep 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Keeping at Your Job Search
If you have been searching for employment in a tough job market like the one we're experiencing now, it can be necessary to occasionally step back and re-assess your situation as well as to gather more energy to continue your search. Take a deep breath, relax and re-think your job search…
Sep 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Tax Strategies for the Ever-changing Economy
During this time of economic uncertainty and strife, a person in our line of work is quite often questioned regarding what we believe the future will hold for investments, tax breaks, tax rates and so on. As times get harder, the need for a financial or tax consultant becomes more and mo…
Sep 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Time Management 101: Make the Most of Your Day, Life
(NewsUSA) - Procrastination might be the subject of many jokes, but wasting time is no laughing matter. Every person is equal in one thing - a limited amount of time. How people use that time determines their lifestyle and income, separating the Oprah Winfreys and the Donald Trumps from t…
Aug 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Interview questions that will make you stand out from the crowd
Here's the scenario: The job interview is drawing to an end. You have answered all their questions. You've filled out all their applications, taken all their tests, and been subjected to all their background checks.
Aug 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Career and Job Fair Do's and Don'ts
Job fairs can be critical tools for job search success. Job seekers can use them to get a job or as a networking tool. Regardless of how you plan to take advantage of your next job fair, here are some key resources to help you make the most of the experience. Job fairs seem to have rule…
Aug 20, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Financial focus
If nothing ever changed in your life, you could probably chart your financial and investment strategies and then forget about them. But your life is full of changes - and many of them will require you to take a new look at how you save, invest and protect your family.
Aug 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Matching Jobs with Personality
During times of unemployment, job seekers should take a closer look at themselves. Depending on the circumstances, some people will take whatever job they can get, while others may have the option of "holding out" for a better fitting job. However, before even starting to look, it may b…
Aug 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Positive Thinking, Happiness, Attitude and How It Can Help You
According to Lily Whiteman, "When you're looking for a job, you may feel particularly fragile, insecure and nervous. As you thanklessly pound the cyber pavement day after day, it may be hard to maintain your morale and fighting spirit." Based on information from scientists and motivationa…
Jul 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Tips for Retooling a Resume
For many people, 2009 will not be a year that's fondly recalled in their golden years. By mid-year, the nation's unemployment rate had exceeded 9 percent, with hundreds of thousands of people finding themselves out of work.
Jul 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Don't Be Shy When Conducting a Job Search
Networking is a key activity in a successful job search - meeting new people, initiating conversations, asking people for information or support and calling people you don't know. This does not come easily for job seekers who are shy by nature and for introverts - people who recharge by s…
Jul 30, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
How To Get LinkedIn
In a world full of new technologies and online platforms appearing at every turn, it can often be difficult to distinguish the worthwhile from the total-waste-of-time efforts when it comes to self promotion on the Web. Meet LinkedIn.com
Jul 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Age Matters - Top 10 Job Search Tips for Older Workers
Some define an older worker as someone over 40 or 50. According to the dictionary, older can mean many things - for today let's say older means "experienced and/or having lived or existed with relation to younger people." In this context, we have already taken care of the first tip in the…
Jun 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Vacations take a recession hit
As personal spending dips and workers take on extra duties and hours due to the recession, many Americans are scrapping vacations this year.
Jun 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
'Netiquette' is required of job seekers
Of all Internet activities, email is the most popular. It is a prevalent way of communicating today, even when job searching. Correspondence says a lot about a person, so we should all be aware of some basic email etiquette, sometimes known as "netiquette".
Jun 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
Making first impressions count
"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." You have heard this expression before but it is never more important then when it is applied to your job search strategy. Think about it for a minute.
Jun 24, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments
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