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Twitter – Top 10 job search and career advice
For the very best Twitter has to offer in job search and career advice, check out these 10 accounts. @Absolutely_Abby @AlisonDoyle @CareerBliss @CareerBuilder @careersherpa @CreativeGroup @dailymuse @JobSearchAmanda @OfficeTeam @USNewsCareers Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Career Twitter Accounts for Job Seekers to Follow.
Self-blame and non-supporting job-seeker support groups are keeping from getting jobs
“The long-term unemployment rate is going down much more slowly than the overall unemployment rate,” notes Sharone, an assistant professor of work and employment relations at MIT’s Sloan School of Management. “And it doesn’t include the 6 million or so ‘missing workers’ — people we’d expect to be in the workforce, but who are not.” … Continue reading
Job Search in December – The best time of the year
Savvy job-seekers might know how to write resumes and cover letters, but few are aware of this surprising fact: Contrary to popular belief, December is actually the best time of year to look for work! There are two compelling reasons why this is true– #1 Competition levels drop dramatically. The majority of job-seekers figure that … Continue reading
Job Interviews Should be a Conversation – 10 questions to ask
Although job interviews often feel like an interrogation, they’re meant to be a conversation between you and a potential employer. Asking plenty of questions during a job interview can not only help you build a dialogue, but it can also help you evaluate if the job is right for you. Before you pick and choose … Continue reading
UK – Are Jobcentre’s demands helping job search ?
A JOBSEEKER claims he is being discriminated against because he has voiced his objections to “draconian” demands. Peter Styles says that a requirement to sign on every day in segregation with a member of staff behind Perspex glass at a Jobcentre is hindering his search for a job. The 43-year-old has appealed against the decision … Continue reading
US – 12.1% of Full-time employed are seeking new jobs
12.1% of full-time employed U.S. workers are exploring or actively seeking new employment opportunities according to Joberate, a digital information service that measures and quantifies job seeking behaviors of the global workforce Joberate, a digital information service that measures and quantifies job seeking behaviors of the global workforce, recently conducted analysis of its U.S. job … Continue reading
Job Interview – Gauging soft skills
Read on for two questions you can ask in future interviews that will help you sniff out theperfect people to add to your team. 1. “Can you tell me about a time when you worked as part of a group?” To start with, red-flag a candidate who tells a story about how the group was … Continue reading
Job Search: Resume Writing – Don’t limit yourself to paper
As an out-of-town job seeker based in Chicago, Stephanie Florence knew in 2011 that in order to land a job in New York City — nearly 900 miles away — her resume would have to go the extra mile, too. “My competition would be able to interview on lunch breaks,” says the Midtown resident, now … Continue reading
What I wish I knew before I entered the workplace
what I wish I knew before I entered the workplace, and if I were writing a letter to the then me from the now me, what advice would I give myself?1. Start thinking about work earlier 2. Research and get advice 3. Get work experience 4. Good pay does not always = a great job … Continue reading
Job Search – 90% of job seekers utilize mobile devices to conduct key functions
Mobile technology is rapidly changing how job seekers look for new positions, according to a survey by global talent mobility consulting firm Lee Hecht Harrison. The results revealed that 90% of job seekers utilize mobile devices to conduct key functions when looking for their next career opportunity. Only one in 10 workers isn’t using mobile … Continue reading
Job Search and Recruiting – New speech technology matches service workers to jobs
Jobaline.com, the leading mobile and bilingual job marketplace that matches employers with hourly workers in the U.S., announced the release of its patent pending Jobaline Voice Analyzer™ at the “Talent Acquisition: The New Era” symposium hosted by TMP Worldwide. Voice Analyzer matches workers to jobs based on how listeners react emotionally to specific voices. Jobaline … Continue reading
US – Pamela Skillings’ top 50 best job search sites
Here are 50 of the best job search sites, apps, and tools according to Pamela Skillings: 1) Dice.com 2) Crunchboard.com 3) Culintro.com 4) eFinancialCareers.com 5) JobsOnTheMenu.com 6) HealthcareJobsite.com 7) JobsInLogistics.com 8) mediabistro.com 9) JournalismJobs.com 10) SalesGravy.com 11) TalentZoo.com 12) TechCareers.com 13) Idealist.com 14) StackOverflow.com 15) USAJobs.gov 16) Behance.com 17) IEEEJob Site 18) VentureBeat.com 19) Mashable.com … Continue reading
Job Search in Tech and Digital – The Mashable Job Board
Are you on the job hunt? The Mashable Job Board is the ideal place to search for your next big move. More than 3,000 employers in tech and digital have posted on our board, and they’re looking to fill positions from Mashable’s community. via 200+ Job Openings at Amazon, Pandora, Tory Burch and More.
Job Search in US – It has changed in the aftermath of the Great Recession
The proportion of unemployed individuals who spent some time on an average day searching for a job increased from 20 percent to 24 percent after the recession. However, and perhaps surprisingly, among those unemployed who did search, the average time spent on job search looked very similar in the five years on either side of … Continue reading
Job Search – 6 Game-changing trends for you (Infographic)
The infographic below — compiled by CareerShift, a comprehensive job hunting and career management solution — shares six new trends impacting job seekers. It’s time to ante up and use these game-changing trends to help you score big on the job field. Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 6 Job Search Trends … Continue reading
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