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Taxed Out? Unemployment and Your Tax Return John Hazard

If you’re unemployed, the last thing you need is a tax bill due April 15. You’ve been laid off, and money is tight. The last thing you need is a surprise tax debt due April 15. But it can happen just when you’re least prepared to manage it. Your 2008 taxes are probably behind you, … Read More

Four Ways to Make a Personal Connection Ladders Contributor

How to put your own personal touch on job-search milestones and ensure that you’re memorable. As a recruiter and career coach, I’m shocked at how often people conclude that their entire job search can transpire in front of the computer as they become “masters” at applying for jobs. The fundamental problem with this scheme? Systems … Read More

How to Beat the Competition to Unlisted Jobs Darrell Gurney

Get a jump on other job seekers — and HR — by knowing the type of people who hear of positions before they’re ever advertised. I always draw a clear distinction between the front and back doors of career transition. Consider this: Every single person reading this article has either gotten a job through someone … Read More

Layoffs and Taxes: Cut Yourself a Break Kevin Fogarty

How to get your credit and budget stable when you’re unemployed. Unless you’ve filed for an extension, chances are your 2008 taxes are behind you. But what sort of tax planning should you be doing for 2009 if you’re currently between jobs? Sure, getting laid off means having to deal with a lot of things … Read More

Beware the Ides of April: Tax Tips for Freelancing During Your Unemployment Kevin Fogarty

Looking to pick up contract work while you’re looking for the next steady paycheck? Don’t forget a few significant differences in how that income is taxed. You’re between full-time gigs and looking to stay in the game — or maybe even considering freelance work as a longer-term employment option. What do you need to know … Read More

Tech Employment Down, Not Out Kevin Fogarty

There are still bright spots in certain sectors of the tech market. Information technology specialists have one advantage over people from other disciplines in an economy in which layoffs are common and jobs aren’t: They’re used to it. The technology sector is more prone to bubbles and busts than most others, for one thing. And … Read More

How Cold Calling Fits into a Job-Search Strategy Debra Feldman

Cold calling works, but only if you do it right. When it comes to selling, it’s tough to make a cold call – especially when you’re selling yourself to a potential employer. Cold calling combines the usual discomfort of making an unsolicited contact with the high anxiety of job hunting. So why even try? Because … Read More

In a Cool Economy, Where Are the Tech Hot Spots?Kevin Fogarty

Recruiters report that there are still IT jobs out there – but you need to demonstrate the right qualifications in the right locations and industries. This economy is no picnic for tech talent – but recruiters told Ladders there are still seats at the table for candidates with the right skills who are in the … Read More

In-Demand Technology Skills Ladders Contributor

Are your skills still in demand or do you need to invest in training? As some skills become less desirable, others are more in-demand than ever. Ladders dug into which specialties are most frequently inserted into job postings now versus year ago. Pinpoint which of your skills are unfavorable and what classes or training you … Read More

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