Practice Interviewing

Practice interviewing with sample questions from a friend can help relax your nerves so you are more prepared during the actual interview.  Try these sample interview questions to get you started.

Preparing for a Job Interview

We have explored most of these items before but it's always good to review ways to prepare for a job interview. Read this article or watch the video for tips like dressing professionally, researching the company before an interview, preparing for the interview and practice interviewing.

How to Write a Resume

Whether your new or a seasoned pro at writing resume's, guidelines and tips are always changing.  Check out http://www.howtowritearesume.net/ for resume building, resume tips and tricks, sample resume templates and much more.  Resume's are generally your first communication with a potential employer so do your homework to get this right the first time.

Work at Home Jobs

Check out WAHM.com for jobs at home.  This site is a great resource for finding work at home jobs but always research these types of jobs first.  You should never had to pay money or fees and if it seems too good to be true then it probably is.  Most of these jobs are part-time and have minimal hours but can help bring in extra income and have flexible hours.  Always worth a shot to try every avenue when searching for jobs depending on what you are looking for.

49 Stellar Ways to Find a Job

49 ways to find a job in today's horrible economy is a good read for some job search ideas.  Advice on interviews, cleaning up your web trail, social media and much more.

Keep a Good Credit History

Keep your credit rating and history good.  What does this have to do with your job search?  More and more companies especially financial firms are checking your credit history during the background check.  They use the assumption that good credit means you are more trustworthy, responsible and a better candidate to hire.  Times can be tough when unemployed but be sure to keep your payments current to keep your good credit rating.

Idealist.org

Check out Idealist.org to find volunteer opportunities, internships, nonprofit jobs and work with organizations that make our world a better place.  These types of jobs could be great for your resume, a second job or those looking for new areas of work.

Employment Guide

Employmentguide.com is another useful site to search for jobs, job fairs and more!

Just Jobs

Want simple and to the point?  Try JustJobs.com to search job sites, associations, newspapers, company pages and search by keyword, state and companies.

Find the Right Job

It's true most people do not like their jobs but sometimes that is all we can find.  Check out a new website called FindTheRightJob.com and see if you can find something you might enjoy.

Helpful Interview Tips

I have touched on some of these interviewing tips before but always good to review.  Read the helpful interview tips from Livestrong.com.  Interviewing can be stressful so try to relax by being prepared ahead of time and follow these useful tips.

Unusual and Easy Jobs That Pay Well

Check out I Retire Early for a list of unusual and easy jobs that pay well.  Word of caution to do your research before exploring some of these possibilities as some can be dangerous or can be scams in some of these areas but there are some real opportunities in these positions as well.  You never know what might fit for you.

Thingamajob

Thingamajob.com lists direct jobs, temp-to-perm and contract positions in the United States and Canada.  They are a career resource provided by Allegis Group who own many of the top staffing organizations.  Get to these types of jobs before other by checking them out now.

JobSniper

Check out JobSniper next time you are looking for jobs.  Search less and find more using the all-in-one job search engine, automate your job search with search agents and find resources such as salary reports and sample resumes.