Career Advice & Insights

References and referrals have become the most commonly used networking tools for job seekers. Both can be critical in landing your next position, but what’s the difference between the two? Reference A reference is the person a recruiter hiring manager or your potential future employer can call on to testify to your character or overall … Read More

Job seekers, beware! Scam artists who prey on those stuck in a tough job market. While the U.S. may very well be on the upswing following a recession, financial analysts and news organizations agree we will still feel the  consequences for many years to come. “It often takes time for the effects of a recession … Read More

Being unemployed, especially around the holidays, is rough. But it could get even harder  in the Big Apple. Come the end of December federal unemployment assistance will run out for New York unless an emergency extension is issued. The New York economy could lose as many as 40,500 jobs in 2011 without the extension, the … Read More

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