Tag Archives: job seeking
Job Fair Ninja: How to Walk Out With a Winning Gig Today
Three steps that will ensure you aren't wasting precious time
Cindy Billington, career advisement professional at Texas A&M University, shares tips on how to conquer…
By Jamie Harrison
The Do’s and Dont’s of Negotiating Your First Salary
Are you being a pushover or a power player?
Sometimes getting what you deserve at your first gig can be daunting. Check out these…
By Sasha King
You Tried It: Top Most Ineffective Responses to Twitter Job Opps
Stay away from mistakes that could cost you a prime opportunity
Here are the top most annoying, off-putting ways to respond to a job opportunity presented…
By Janell Hazelwood
9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers May Tell You
Learn how to decipher the half-truths to make the right decision
Check out nine of these fibs and how you can see right through them to…
By Janell Hazelwood
Dazed & Delusional: Get Real About Your Professional Strengths and Weaknesses
These five steps will lead you in the right direction
Here are four steps to truly assessing yourself for true career advancement and fulfillment.
By Jamie Harrison
Perfect (Professional) Match: How Searching for the Right Career is Like Dating
From the interview to the vetting, job seeking very similar to dating
Job seeking can be likened to dating, with similar principles and outcomes.
By Janell Hazelwood
Three Career Boss Moves You Can Make Before, During, and After Sandy
Use this down time to get a leg up on competition
Here are there productive things you can do to enhance your career while waiting out…
By Janell Hazelwood
Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You: How to Handle Job Rejections
Every 'no' leads to an eventual 'yes,' so stay positive and persistent
Here’s three simple ways to ward off the Job Seeker Blues. You’ll get your dream…
By Jamie Harrison
Top 3 Inadvertent Job Interview Flubs by Young Professionals
Stay away from these not-always-so-obvious employer turn-offs
Stay away from these not-so-obvious flubs that could turn off a recruiter or prospective employer.
By Jamie Harrison
Trashed: 4 Cover Letter Mistakes that Lead to the Delete Key
Gain the competitive edge by staying away from these faux pas
Stay away from these age-old red flags that turn recruiters and prospective employers all the…
