Looking for a new job can become a job in itself, however if you plan your search correctly, you could be on your way to a great new career sooner than you think. Here’s our advice on the key things to need to do to make your job hunt a resounding ...Continue Reading

As much as we all look for job satisfaction, most workers agree that money is the real reason they get out of bed and go to work each day. These tips will help you get paid what you deserve and make the most of the money you earn. 1. Work out your ...Continue Reading

Is your job search off to a slow start or getting stuck? Here are some quick time-saving job search tips that will help your hunt for a new job go smoothly. Be Prepared. Have a voice mail system in place and sign-up for a professional sounding email address. Put your cell ...Continue Reading

The social network can be a powerful tool for finding employment. Facebook takes many forms: it’s a social network, a photo album, and a game platform, among other things. But with the recent announcement of a partnership with agencies including the U.S. Department of Labor, Facebook may soon become another entity ...Continue Reading

What do Microsoft, Ebay, Netflix, and Target have in common? All these companies (and many more) have used LinkedIn to recruit candidates for employment. Kay Luo, Director of Corporate Communications at LinkedIn, explains why, “The main reason that companies are using LinkedIn is to find passive job candidates. Another reason why ...Continue Reading

Yes, all the hype is around Twitter and LinkedIn over the best ways to find a new job these days. But, I still think that Facebook is highly underutilized in the job search.  And with the Facebook community being the 3rd largest country in the world, why not look to start here ...Continue Reading

Integrating Instant Messaging into Your Job Search Instant messaging (IM) services can be a good tool to use when job searching. If you have an instant message account you can use it for networking, both with the people on your buddy list and with professional contacts. You can also sign up ...Continue Reading

Are you using Twitter for your job search? If you have yet to see results, don’t give up! Using the social-networking tool, you can find real jobs and connect with real people who are hiring. One of Twitter’s most useful aspects is the access it provides you. Recruiters, HR representatives, hiring ...Continue Reading

You may be thinking about using the Internet to help you in your quest for a new job. If not, you should. Maybe this will persuade you: in 1998, there were over 28 million jobs posted on the Internet. That number includes Job Boards, Corporate Web sites, and Usenet (1999 ...Continue Reading

Set Up a Job Search Email Account When you’re looking for a job, it’s a good idea to set up an email account just for job searching. That way your professional email won’t get mixed in with your personal mail. Free Email Accounts There are a variety of free web-based email services, like Gmail ...Continue Reading