$100K + Jobs

We try to mix things up a little so here is one for those executives and people who command jobs that pay $100K and up.  Check out theladders.com for those big paying jobs.  Different levels of membership allow job searches, advisors, resume critiques and more.  Now get out there and climb the job ladder.

Get The Job

Check out Getthejob.com.  Search for jobs, salary listings, connect with career experts and check out all the career resources as well.

Find a Job Already

Well finding a job is not always that easy so stay positive.  I recently found another job search engine worth checking out called Find a Job Already.  Simple, free and you can search by job title, keywords and location.

Great Ways to Find a Job in this Economy

Check out the 49 best ways to find a job in today's horrible economy.  Learn about job search basics, resume rules, cleaning up your web trail and much more.

Employment Spot

Found another great job website called Employment Spot.  Check it out for a wealth of information and sure to keep you busy hours upon hours.

Strategy Myths for Job Searches

Found a good article about job search strategy myths.  Check out this article here.

Timing is Everything!

In this day and age with less job openings and more unemployed, timing is everything!  As soon as you find a job posting submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible.  If a company calls be sure to pick up the phone right away or call back as soon as possible.  Set up job alerts to get job opening notifications instantly.  If you hesitate at all you may miss your opportunity because someone else is already seeking out that position. 

Find a Job with the Government

Most national governments also have job listings.  These can be more competitive but for some this might be a dream career.  Check out USA Jobs!

Juju Job Search Engine

Check out Juju job search engine for more job leads.  Browse jobs by category, location, company and keywords.

Job-Hunt.org

Found another online website focused on finding jobs called Job-Hung.org.  Here you can search for jobs, find a employer directory, create a resume, guides to surviving layoffs and career changes and much more.  Every source is a potential key to unlock that job door so check it out.

Most Common Mistakes While Interviewing

On behalf of CareerBuilder, Harris Interactive conducted a recent survey of hiring managers to uncover the most common mistakes job seekers make during interviews.  You might be shocked to read some of the obvious things to avoid.

The top mistake while interviewing is to answer your cell phone or text according to 71% of managers surveyed.  In order, the next few common mistakes include appearing disinterested, dressing inappropriately, arrogance, negative comments about an employer, gum chewing, providing vague answers and asking poor questions.

Avoid these costly interviewing blunders and you have an easy leg up on some of your competition.

Seven Things to Leave Off Your Resume

I recently came across an article that lists seven things to leave off you resume.  You may be aware of some of these items but maybe not all of them so check out this article with explanations here.

Treat Your Job Search Like a Job

For most people when you lose a job the most important thing at that time is to find a new job.  It takes times to find a decent job and the more effort you put towards your search the better off you will be.  Treat your job search as a job itself.  Keep a set schedule of when you will work on your resume and cover letter, when you will make follow up phone calls, when you will search internet boards, time for networking meetings, etc.  Keeping a schedule will keep you on track, keep you busy and hopefully find that job you have always been dreaming of.

Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0

One of the most popular job hunting books around received a second edition in 2009.  Authors Jay Levinson and David Perry share their tips, tricks and tactics for landing a job.  They explore the use of the internet, resume makeovers, self branding and everything else in between.  If you're looking for a good job search book believe me this it is, look no further.