Don't get in a position later in life to say: "I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." [Marlon Brando in the Waterfront.] Make smart decisions and advance in your career.
The person who thinks a job is possible is the one who is going to get it done.
You have good education and a couple of years of experience. You have been laid off. Now you cannot get a job. Head hunters and human resources have called you to interview. You have met with a few, interview with them but so far you have not been able to land a job. That means … Continue Reading »
Let’s say the hiring manager has 5 resumes on her desk and she has called each one of the candidates for interview. What are the chances that, after interviewing, she will pick you for the job? Well, there are certain things you can do to facilitate her in doing just that. One of the keys … Continue Reading »
It definitely looks like the Great/Worst Depression of the 1930s. You see long lines of the newly laid off at the unemployment office everyday. This month alone, several major companies, including Caterpillar, General Motors, Texas Instruments, Home Depot, Sprint Nextel and Pfizer brought the total of jobs shed so far this month to 187,550. This … Continue Reading »
Unemployment at more than 9% is at a record high since 1993. Many people have given up even looking for a job. Whether you have recently been laid off or have been searching for a while, there are some websites and online resources that can help you find the job you want. On almost all … Continue Reading »
