10 Things You Need To Do While You're Unemployed - Forbes
If you’re unemployed and worried that employers will turn you down for taking on unimpressive work during the recession or for the large employment gaps on your résumé—you needn’t panic.
Underemployment is one of the biggest under-reported stories of this downturn. Finally, a little bit of good news for those who are actively looking but have been underemployed.
Why You Shouldn't Take a Counteroffer - Yahoo! News
Thinking about using a potential employer's job offer to get your current company to counter and pay you more money?
Stop right there.
Using another job offer as a bargaining chip may be tempting, but too often, it ends badly. If you want a raise, then negotiate it on your own merits--or prepare to move on.
It's been a while since employees had the upper hand in the job market. That is changing. Some may be tempted to use it to get themselves a raise. Don't do it. It is not a good long term strategy. This article explains why.
The Best Jobs For Young People - Forbes
Providing a light in the fog, jobs expert Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., author of just-released 150 Best Jobs for Your Skills, crunched the data to uncover the 15 best jobs for young people in America today.
If you are looking at your first 'real' job or want to know what direction you should move in your career, here's some ideas on forward looking trends for jobs. Use this to plan your career strategy.
The Number 1 Reason Top Talent Should Leave Your Company - Forbes
Things are heating up. Do you have a plan? You want to be in the first or 2nd wave. Don't get caught trying to catch up with something that is passing you by. Be prepared and with an updated resume, get your Linked In profile tuned up. Be ready.
The Best And Worst Cities For Jobs This Spring - Forbes
...employers in all 50 states intend to increase their payrolls during three-month period ending in June. It also tells us exactly where they intend to increase them the most, and where their hopes lag behind.
If you are looking for work and have the ability to move to a new location, here's a few places that could be good to look at if you want a new job.
Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions - Forbes
The only three true job interview questions are:
1. Can you do the job?
2. Will you love the job?
3. Can we tolerate working with you?
This article is intended for recruiters but if you can answer these three questions you will be off to a great start on your interview. For more ideas on how to prepare, visit www.jobhuntwiz.com
The Happiest And Unhappiest Industries To Work In - Forbes
Do you work in retail or media and think your friends who work in education and real estate are all happier than you? That isn’t just your imagination.
According to online career site CareerBliss.com, those are some of the happiest and unhappiest fields to work in right now.
If you are looking to make a career choice, first go with your passion if work is available. If not, don't ignore factors like those in career bliss. It should not be the end judgement but it should have consideration. If you have passion for what is supposed to be a bad industry or you have a mentor who can show you how to navigate the pitfalls, ignore what others feel about the industry and make yourself a career.
The Attitude That’s Killing Your Career - Work in Progress - Career talk for women - Forbes
In a recent study identifying the most common career-limiting habits, “It’s Not My Job” came in second place.
This attitude is so prevalent in the workplace and, if you’ve ever worked with a person like this, you know how frustrating it can be. This is not the mindset of a team player.
Ever worked with someone who did the minimum of what they should be doing? That person is also usually the one who complains the most. Are you this person? Not a good habit if you want to get promoted or keep your job.
How Older Job Seekers Can Get Back to Work - Dan Schawbel - Personal Branding - Forbes
In this interview, Mark talks about how the economy has impacted older job seekers, how older professionals can compete with younger ones for jobs, and more.
If you are an older job seeker here are some ideas on how to compete in this job market.
