You may not be surprised to learn the best time to find a job is when you already have a job. Recent ERE.net research shows that some employers consider passive candidates — people not actively looking for work because they’re employed — one of the best sources of hires. [Read more…] about How to find a job when you have a job
How to get the job: make a good first impression
People have short attention spans today, and recruiters and hiring managers are no different from the rest of the population. [Read more…] about How to get the job: make a good first impression
How to get an interview
The Internet occasionally buzzes with details about how people used “creative†techniques to land interviews. These “outside-of-the box†ideas include a variety of approaches. For example, you’ve probably heard of people renting billboards to try to attract attention from hiring managers. [Read more…] about How to get an interview
How to make a cold call
Job seekers have a lot of networking resources at their disposal. Theoretically, it should be possible to either a) find connections that will introduce you to people to help with your job search, or b) introduce yourself to those contacts via social media. [Read more…] about How to make a cold call
How to sweet talk your boss
Have you ever thought about how you could sweet talk your boss? Did you know that saying certain words, in just the right way, could make all the difference in your relationship? Get your mind out of the gutter — we’re talking professional relationships here! [Read more…] about How to sweet talk your boss