Perfecting your resume, networking and interviews can make looking for a new job very overwhelming.  One way to lessen this stress is to remind yourself that searching for a job is not only about you.  While you are desperately trying to find a job, employers are trying just as hard to find the right person to fill their jobs.  Approaching your job search through the employer’s point of view will give you a better idea of what it is they want from you.  The smart job-seeker should gain a good understanding of the hiring process by considering the following hiring resources and getting inside the mind of the employer.  Read the rest of this entry »

Feel like you will never get a job?

Getting desperate?

Do you need work now?

You have been searching for jobs for hours on end, day after day, but still aren’t having any luck. Maybe you can’t find the right jobs to apply to, can’t get to the interview, or can’t get past the first interview. Whatever it is, there is a solution to those thoughts that are constantly running through your head — “I need work.. and I need work NOW!” We understand what it’s like to need work in order to pay the bills, get health insurance and put dinner on the table for your family. Here are some tips to help you find work now:

1. Look in the right places. If you need to find work, online job boards, such as EmploymentSpot and CareerBuilder, are the easiest ways to find and apply to jobs. You can search by location or industry, or use specific keywords to narrow down your job search as much as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Many companies require a cover letter and resume of all potential employees, but it is becoming increasingly common to require a job application as well. A job application gives the company a chance to ask pre-interview questions of candidates, and it gives candidates another chance to highlight their skills and experience. Unfortunately, a botched job application can also hurt your chances of getting a job or even rule you out as an employee entirely. Spend as much time as you can on an application and give your answers careful thought. Adhere to the following tips when filling out your next job application. Then download a sample application form to practice.

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Six ways to screw up an online job application

Tag and Catherine Goulet, co-CEOs, FabJob.com

Have you ever submitted a fabulous résumé and cover letter for a job you felt perfectly suited for… then heard nothing from the employer?

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