Career Advice & Insights

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

Learn the right way to partner with recruiters to land a new job.  Question:  I would like to have recruiters help me get a job. How do I go about getting that assistance? The current way is obviously not working very well. Thank you.  – Randy B., Marshalltown, IA Answer:  Remember, in the recruiting world, you … 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

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 An out-of-date … Read More

Do those years of experience count for or against you? I’m 59 years old with a full-time job in medical ultrasound imaging. I have 32 years of experience in the field. With hospital downsizing and Medicare cutbacks, the higher-paid employees costing the most will be looked at. Your book “Job Searching With Social Media For … Read More

Tips to help keep you in the running with hiring managers when you want to relocate. Now that you’ve decided you want to relocate and your calculations tell you that the financial math is on your side and you can afford to relocate, there’s still one small detail to work out — getting the actual … Read More

Practice makes perfect, but be sure to tweak your pitch to keep it effective. In the job search, the “make or break” moment for candidates often comes down to just a couple sentences: the elevator pitch. This is a quick statement about who you are and why you should be hired. Theoretically, it should be … Read More