Job Search

Where are the jobs in Westchester County, New York? That’s a good question; one David Newman and Robert A. Rosmarin are trying to answer – for themselves and fellow residents of one of New York City’s wealthiest suburban tracts. Newman, Rosmarin and four other unemployed area residents are blogging their job search as part of … Read More

Does watching the stock market feel a bit like being in an unstable relationship? In the last few years, Wall Street has felt more like roller coaster track than any street I’d like to live on. So what is exactly is going on with the stock market? USA Today‘s Adam Shell gives us 7 Reasons … Read More

Job seekers must use discretion when seeking new employment while holding a full-time job. Of all the obstacles jobseekers could be dealing with, having to look for work while keeping busy with a full-time job is one of the better problems to have. Being gainfully employed automatically takes a lot of the pressure off and … Read More

While a lucky few may land a new job opportunity with minimal effort, the majority of job seekers will need to work hard to take the next step in their careers. Not sure where to start? The following steps will serve as foundation to begin your search. Would you hire yourself based on your current … Read More

Before you attend that networking event or go searching for the latest in resume advice, take a moment, take a breath, and read these three items: 1.      You have a new job. Consider your job search a new job all on its own. If you’re currently employed, best practices say you should spend 15-20 hours a … Read More

If a recruiter can’t find you online, then they can’t find you at all. A powerful online presence can (and often does) make or break a job search. So what does a jobseeker’s online presence look like? It’s more than just having a profile on a few big-name pages. Instead, it’s about story. An out-of-date … Read More

10 critical questions to ask when considering a career move. Very little is guaranteed in today’s business world. A lack of certainty in the global economy can take its toll on your job search. To make matters worse, after landing that plum job you may be stripped of it for reasons that have nothing to … Read More

In the creative age in which we live, these elements are critical to your success. When I was a kid, there was a very popular song on the radio called Aquarius. It was written in 1969. Some of the lyrics included: This is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius Harmony and understanding Sympathy and … Read More

How challenges can propel great performances. Many great achievements can be traced back to overcoming disadvantages. Many great failures can be traced back to a lack of disadvantages. Be careful about complaining about your disadvantages and about assuming that your advantages will guarantee you success in life. Disadvantages can help propel you to see your … Read More