Archive for the ‘Job Search’ Category
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Ask most high school guidance counselors, and they’ll tell you a college degree is your key to a decent paying job. But that’s not necessarily always the case. While many jobs like lawyer, doctor, and professor still require degrees, Al Lee, director of quantitative analysis at Payscale.com, helped us pinpoint several jobs that don’t.
Tags: air traffic controller career, career without a degree, director of security career, elevator mechanic career, freelance photographer career, investigator career, personal trainer career, private detective career, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Friday, April 15th, 2011
It’s everyone’s dream. As you stroll down the street the perfect job opportunity falls from the sky into your unsuspecting hands. Is your resume ready to go? Have you prepared great responses for your dream job interview?
Of course you haven’t. The irony is that most of us aren’t ready to move quickly on the job front, even for our dream job. Resumes and job interviews can be intimidating and we often avoid thinking about them until the last moment.
Tags: career management, career management action plan, company research, cover letter tips, interview tips, Resume Spider, Resume Tips, ResumeSpider
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Exciting job opportunities can arise when you least expect them, even during an economic downturn. But in a competitive job market waiting too long to respond could cost you the job of your dreams.
Tags: job hunt checklist, job opportunities, Job Search, job search checklist, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
In a tighter economy, more employers offer contract jobs to save on benefits and other expenses involved in a full-time hire. But because they spend less in other areas, they’re usually willing to pay better hourly rates, which means a higher salary to contractors.
Tags: contact jobs, contractors, Job Search, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
The world of marketing has changed with the rise of social-media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Now companies are seeking their customers’ attention with tweets, videos, articles, pictures and anything else that will stir up comments and create a following. And, you know what this means? They’re looking for people who know how to create a online buzz.
Tags: online jobs, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider, social media careers, social media jobs, social media marketing
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
What if you don’t have much employment experience and can’t afford to train for a new career now? Other than bagging groceries and tidying up dressing rooms, are there jobs with no experience required available for at-home parents who’ve been out of the paycheck game three, five, even 10 years?
Tags: at-home parents return to work, Job Search, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider, return to workforce
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Monday, April 4th, 2011
A number of part-time vocations come with subsidized health insurance coverage, paid vacation days, retirement matching, corporate discounts, and more. You just have to know where to look.
Tags: benefits, part-time jobs, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Monday, March 28th, 2011
The search for work continues. Besides rubbing more polish on your resume, what can a work-hungry American do to get a job? If you know which career interests you, you could consider volunteering in your chosen field. From networking and skill building to resume improvement, the benefits of volunteering seem endless.
Tags: job hunt, Job Search, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider, volunteer, volunteering
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Friday, March 25th, 2011
The search for work continues. Besides rubbing more polish on your resume, what can a work-hungry American do to get a job? If you know which career interests you, you could consider volunteering in your chosen field. From networking and skill building to resume improvement, the benefits of volunteering seem endless.
Tags: job hunt, Job Search, networking, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider, volunteer, volunteering
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Monday, March 14th, 2011
Nonprofit jobs growth is taking off as nonprofit organizations grapple with an impending labor shortage. Late career changers and baby boomers could be the answer to the nonprofit job dilemma – because they can afford to take nonprofit jobs they love for lower pay.
Tags: baby boomers, career change, nonprofit jobs, nonprofit salary, Resume Spider, ResumeSpider
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
The number of potential candidates for a single job posting can be overwhelming for hiring managers. Here’s some tips to ensure that you are on top of your game and presenting yourself in the right light to stand out in the crowd.
Tags: cover letter tips, interview tips, Resume Spider, Resume Tips, resumepsider
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