Saturday, December 29, 2012

iHire

Take a look at www.ihire.com next time you are searching for jobs online. Find jobs that don't get listed, work with an agent to find you jobs, get resume assistance, interview preparation and much more to be found here.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Avoid These Ten Resume Mistakes

Typo's, attempting one size fits all, bad objectives, lack of specifics and more can all kill your resume. Click here to find out all ten resume mistakes and more detail on each listed recently by Monster.com.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

America's Job Exchange

For those in the States check out job search engine America's Job Exchange. Find jobs by keyword, job title and location. In addition you can post your resume, receive jobs via email, find career related articles and much more!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Jobs Online

Sometimes smaller job search engines can find you more local positions such as JobsOnline.net. Search by job title, keywords or company, select your zip code and you're off and running. Sign up for an account and see the full list of opportunities in your area.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Social Media and Jobs

No longer just for connecting with friends and games, social media websites are fast becoming great places to find jobs. I have reviewed the three biggest Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook before but thought they would be worth reviewing again as a group because these three together now make up more than one-fifth of all jobs posted in the U.S.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Job of Mine

I recently came across another great job search engine called Jobofmine.com. Here you can search jobs by country, salary, occupation, employer type, company name and much more. Check out the career advice section, set up job searches and post your resume now.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Jobs.net

Another powerful job search website you should check out is Jobs.net where you can search for jobs by keywords, location and categories. Don't miss the job resources and career advice sections as well.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Specialized Web Workers

For those with specializations in programming, coding, designing and similar that are looking for project or remote work check out Elance.com. If you're into tech this is a great resource as many top tech firms search for people here.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Odd Jobs

Looking for something new or something off the beaten path then check out Odd Job Nation. Search jobs, post jobs, check out related articles and more!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Work at Home Moms

For those mothers looking for some extra income check out WHAM.com. Check out work at home jobs, business opportunities and much more!

Saturday, October 20, 2012

The Early Bird Gets the Worm

Time is money. Don't miss your big opportunity so always be early. Apply for positions as soon as they are listed or you get a notification. Call and email back replies to HR reps as soon as possible. With so many people looking for jobs sometimes it just comes down to timing. If you are the first or early to apply, reply or get back to someone you might have an advantage especially if the position needs to be filled quickly. Don't waste time!

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Flexjobs

Looking for telecommuting, part-time, freelance or flextime jobs but don't want the hassle of finding bogus get rich quick work from home scams then check out Flexjobs now!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

50 Top Job Boards

Check out the top 50 job board websites here. This should keep you busy for days if not months with tons of great job leads and resources.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Jobs and Internships for College Grads

Check out Onedayonejob.com for those looking for jobs and internships right out of college. Sign up for their unique daily emailed job opportunities, search jobs by location, company and fields. This is a great search engine for the recent college grads.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Use Your Talents

Do you have a unique talent or hobby? Do you blog, then search for some freelance writing opportunities. Are you the jokester, then try your luck at comedy clubs. Sports junkies try finding work with local sports organizations as a coach. These might be temporary or part-time positions but you never know if it will turn into something more and it's already something you enjoy so why not capitalize on your hidden talents or hobbies?

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Reminder Interview Tips

I recently read an article about interview tips and thought I'd share some reminders tips as you prepare for your interviews some of which I have featured on this blog before.

Dress to impress, bring multiple copies of your resume and references, research the company, practice general interview questions, prepare a short bio, ask questions of your own at the interview and send follow up thank you notes.

Simple but sometimes overlooked interview tips can always help when you least expect them too.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Job-Hunt

Job-hunt.org is an excellent site to find a job, find job resources and obtain advice and information from job search experts. Don't pass up this site full of great information.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Workopolis

To our friends to the north in Canada check out Workopolis.com. Browse jobs, post a resume, check out the career resources and don't miss the great job search automation tools.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

33 Side Job Ideas

Looking for some extra money while in between primary jobs or careers? Take a look at 33 side jobs by faithandfinance.org. Try ideas like freelance writing, starting an eBay business, babysitting, snow removal and many more.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

International Jobs

I once visited the topic of international jobs but this time I have a job search engine to find these jobs at Internationaljobs.com. Search for jobs by country, region and keywords. Check out the tools, tips and articles on this site as well. You never know what might be waiting for you in another country if you are up for the change in location.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Salary.com

Check out Salary.com for salary calculations and advice, negotiation tips, job openings, resume advice, interview techniques and much more!

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Top Job Search Engines

Streamline your job search by using the top eight job search engines listed by About.com. All unique and powerful resources to help land you your next job.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Job Search on the Go with Mobile Apps

Got a few minutes to kill? Take your job search on the go with mobile apps. With technology going more mobile these days check out these job hunting apps for your job search.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

99 Interview Tips

I stumbled upon Passive Panda's website article on 99 interview tips. Check out tips like interview preparations, researching the company, practicing your interview and much more found here.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

CareerOneStop

CareerOneStop is a job search engine, provides resources on education and training, searching for jobs, filing unemployment and much more. This site is run by the U.S. Department of Labor and contains a wealth of information to check out.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

Revisit Job Search Engines for New Postings

Let employers know you're ready for hire!
New jobs are always being added at this great resoure, Job.com! Click the banner above, post your resume for free and start searching for jobs now!

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Career Resumes

Take a look at Career-resumes.com. Get a free resume critique, view sample resumes and cover letters, get a LinkedIn makeover and many more resouces available at this website.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Track Your Job Search

Track your job search as you go along so you can easily find contact names, positions and companies. Use a log book or computer spreadsheet so you don't lose valuable time and contacts. You can also use this to revisit old job submissions to follow up on. It might seem unimportant now but in the long run it might just come in handy when you least expect it. This can ultimately be used as a reference for future job searches too.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

LinkUp

Take a look at the job search engine LinkUp which features jobs directly from companies, always current and often some that are unadvertised anywhere else.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Old Fashioned Job Search Techniques

These days we rely on technology more than ever and it makes things less personal. If you have a mailing address or phone number of a hiring manager try mailing your resume directly or picking up the phone and calling. These old fashioned job search techniques may just show the hiring manager your interest in the position and get your name to the top of the list.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Great Ways to Land a Job Online

Check out Fastcompany.com for a list of 35 ways to land a job online. They explore everything from resume writing, to posting on websites, choosing the right job and much more.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Job Resources

Pretty much everyone gets annoyed by advertisements at one point or another but some can be useful. Visit some of our useful ads under job resources to the right by clicking on the banners of Jobs.com, Snagajob.com, Beyond.com and ResumesPlanet.com for some great places to start your job search. Every avenue explored can help so check them all out.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

New Grad Life Job Search Tips

Check out 50 great job search tips from New Grad Life via Hired My Way. You never know what tip might land you that first or next job.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Jobster

Check out the employment website Jobster.com. Create a profile, browse job categories and search for jobs at this job website that has been around since 2004.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Job Search Guy

Check out the Job Search Guy. Joe Turner has been featured on countless job sites offering resume services, interview preparation, job search tips, career coaching and much more.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Resunate

Check out resunate.com when working on your resume. A unique site that let's you input your qualifications and job description via you resume and then objectively gives you feedback based on your submission. The website mimics software that some employers use to extract data they look for in certain jobs. This website will score you and give feedback so you can make the resume stand out for the position you are seeking.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Have a Plan B

In a tough job market like these days it can take an extended amount of time to find a job in your field. If you are still not working and bills are piling up you might need to take a part-time job, general labor job or something to hold you over. Don't get in over your head, plan ahead and know your financial situation at all times. Be realistic and know when it's time to pick up an alternative job. Always have a plan B.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Don't Pass up any Opportunities

If you receive multiple job interview opportunities go on all of them. Maybe one job interview you don't feel qualified for or maybe you're not interested in one interview but don't let anything stop you from going. The employer contacted you for a reason. You might find out new facts about the position that interest you more, you are networking and you are gaining valuable interviewing experience. Don't pass up opportunities as you never know what may come from them.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Job-Hunting-Tips.com

Check out Job-hunting-tips.com, a guide from a recruitment expert by the name of David Carter. David walks you through topics like finding jobs, social networking, interview tips, job scams, thank you letters and much more. Check out his wealth of free information on job hunting.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

JobSpider.com

Jobspider.com is a newer job search engine where you can post your resume online and search for jobs free of charge. You never know where that next job might be found so get to it and start searching.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Resume Builder

One of our readers recently shared with us the website Resume-Builder.net so we thought we would pass it on. This site helps you create a resume in minutes by walking you through each step and part of a successful resume using a wide variety of professional templates. In addition check out the tips and tricks articles they have included on the website as well.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Top Job Search Books

I have featured a few books related to job searches and resume writing but definitely check out this list as well. Remember you can always hit up the library for these books to keep those dollars in your wallet while unemployed.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Avoid These Job Search Mistakes

Mistakes happen but avoid this list here and you will have a good jump on other job seekers. Click on each topic for even more information regarding mistakes like failing to research the company, not having an online presence, checking for typos and much more.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

JobsOnline

JobsOnline.net is simple and to the point. Just type in a job title, keyword or company with a zip code and search. Once the results come up though they do ask for you to sign up for a free account to view the detailed results.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

JobDig.com

Check out Jobdig.com, a career search and employment guide. Search for jobs, get career advice and much more at this job website.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Things you Should NEVER say During an Interview

When interviewing most of us use our common sense on things not to say but many of us get nervous or might be new to interviewing. Check out this list of things not to say during an interview including criticizing former employers, slang words, mention of pay and benefits before they tell you and more. Some of these things may sound obvious but take a quick look and remind yourself so you don't slip on the big day of your interview.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Goodwill.org

Everyone has different personal and professional backgrounds so glad to see websites like Goodwill.org helping those that are immigrants, people with criminal backgrounds, people with disabilities, seniors, veterans and the youth find jobs and careers. They will help your job search, build a resume, practice for interviews and more.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

eJobCoach

Need some help finding a job? Check out eJobCoach.com for some new ideas. Find job search services, at-home guides, job search resources and much more.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

iSeekJob.com

I came upon a newer job search website called iSeekJob.com the other day so thought I'd pass it along. Search for jobs by job type and state. Check out the employer directory and post your resume on this site as employers post directly to this website as well.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Grow Your Job Search Network

Found this useful article 37 ideas to grow your job search network right now. Ideas like easy to remember email address, use social media websites, participate in industry forums and more. Check out this great list now!