How To

The right look can increase your confidence, show your personal style and make a lasting first impression. In a perfect world, we would all be judged on our inner beauty and the most qualified candidate would always get the gig. Unfortunately style, charisma, connections and the proverbial cool factor all play an influential role when … Read More

Everything college graduates need to know about entering the “real world.” According to AfterCollege, Inc., only 17 percent of graduating seniors reported having a job lined up as of April. If you find yourself among the 83 percent still looking for a job, it’s time to get serious about your search. Use the tips below … Read More

Reformed workaholic Arianna Huffington shares her secrets of success without stress. If you spend most of your time feeling like you’ve got too much to do, you might feel better when you look at what’s on Arianna Huffington’s plate. As head of one of the world’s most influential news and information brands, The Huffington Post, … Read More

You don’t have to be paid for your efforts to list them as work experience on your resume. Sonja Frye’s kids were getting older, and she decided she wanted to return to the workforce. The problem was, she didn’t have a resume. She hadn’t worked in years, she told her resume writer, Mandy Minor. What … Read More

Prove you’ve kept your skills relevant during time off by showcasing your unpaid experience. You took time off to raise a family and now it’s time to return to the workforce. Whether your time off was voluntary or beyond your control, the job search can be daunting when your resume contains employment gaps. Many stay-at-home … Read More

Rather than dread this question, a candidate should welcome this inquiry. Properly answered, this question puts the candidate in the driver’s seat. Read More

You only get one first impression. Make it count with these job-search tips.  The annual running of the Kentucky Derby marks the “fastest two minutes in sports.” On that day, approximately twenty Thoroughbreds race down one and a quarter miles of track, each competing for a piece of the multi-million dollar purse and a chance … Read More

Lay the groundwork for a successful job search by asking yourself these questions.  Whether you’re just beginning the job hunt or you’ve been searching for months, it’s important to regularly monitor your activities and reevaluate your strategy. Keep your job search on track by asking yourself the following questions throughout the job-search process. Am I qualified … Read More

Cost of living is key to consider when you are contemplating making a move. Once you get an offer in another city, you’ll probably do everything you can to see if the new job is in your kind of town. If it is, don’t say ‘yes’ right away — make sure the salary is enough … Read More