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Job Hunting Skills: Exchange Your Non-Paying Job For One That Pays!

Take a close look at your job hunting activity. It's a non-paying job with a boatload of stress. Your abilities are challenged on a daily basis. The timetable for the end game is uncertain. And most stressful of all you are totally in charge of the job search project.So the challenge is to move as quickly as possible from being a job hunting project manager that is non-paying to a paying position that closely fits your overall job objectives.Effective job hunting requires doing a great job in managing your time. By planning your daily activity and measuring your progress you

Employed in One Job Application?

I often get asked by job seekers, is it possible to get employed in just one job application? Of course the answer is yes, but it is difficult to make that positive and hence employed result consistent.However, it is possible to become employed in far fewer job applications than 200 made over four months, the current statistics for the average job seeker. There are far better and more effective job application techniques which can easily get you employed in less than 30 days.Job Interview = DatingAs an experienced recruiter or employer knows, the predictability of job search is impossible when

Hey Buddy, Can You Spare A Job?

Of all the economic woes that face an individual or family, few rise to the emotional swing inherent with the loss of a job, or on the positive side, the offer of a job. In my thirty-five years of working, I have felt both that brutal sting and that elation.I am often reminded of the movie, "Dave", when Kevin Kline pauses in his White House presser and says somewhat wistfully, "have you ever seen the face of someone when they get a job?" (I'm paraphrasing). We all know the look, the pride, and the excitement associated with that event.A job,

Next Job: Clarity and Quick Employment

When looking for a new job, the question that many job seekers face, is what should be their next job? While there are many good tools and techniques for developing personal career plans and visions as to what would suit you long term, the simple need of most job seekers is to find their next job now, and worry about career planning later.As a recruiter and CV Writer I can not condone this as a great long term career planning. Strategy: simply, you will continually find yourself continually unemployed if you don't have a career plan. However, here are some

What Makes a Good Job Search Site, and Why Some Are Bad

First, A Reality CheckUsing job search websites is not the best way to find a job.No online service can equal the results that are possible for a well-conducted networking campaign. But in today's wired world, no job search should proceed without them. They keep your resume in circulation 24/7. They publish a tremendous amount data, and offer a certain amount of guidance and support. The trick is knowing how to use them effectively.How to Tell a Good Jobs Site from a Bad OneThe best job search websites can save you time and keep you focused. Others are shameless marketers just

Types of Freelance Jobs for Felons

Freelance jobs for felons just might be the best option for any felon who is having difficulty landing employment. To many people who have felony convictions, finding jobs that will not discriminate against them is next to impossible. Though the government provides help in making sure that people who have already served their sentence make a successful reintegration into society, many ex felons find it difficult to fins regular jobs.If regular jobs are not available, why not send applications to get freelance jobs. There are various industries and companies out there that do not require background checks to some of

Some Profitable Jobs That Hire Felons

Are you looking for jobs that hire felons? There are many industries that are open and cool with hiring felons. Though it will not be easy, it is still quite possible to find these jobs.Acquiring a job as an ex-felon can be very difficult. Not only are the jobs that hire felons increasingly rare, there are also a growing number of unemployed individuals that compete for available positions. Another problem that most felons encounter is their lack of experience. Due to their years of incarceration, their resume may not produce any job employment history or job experience. Another obstacle that

President Obama's Green Energy Jobs

The ProblemPresident Obama has proposed opening up millions of jobs to replace some of the millions lost in the recession by pushing development in the field of green energy. This is an excellent proposal, if possible, since it would accomplish four desirable goals at the same time, namely:Help make the transition from a fossil fuel based energy economy to a green energy economy in order to reduce carbon dioxide and other bad emissions.Start the U.S. on the road to a sustainable energy economy.Reduce or perhaps eliminate the chronic trade deficit the U.S. runs in the world economy by reducing its

Find Retail Jobs: Tips for Job Searching for Retail Jobs Online

Are you looking for a job? Would you like to work in the retail industry? You can find a large selection of retail jobs hiring now with a simple internet search online. On that same note, there are some factors you should take into consideration when job searching for retail jobs online.Tip #1: Job Search OftenWhile in the mist of a job search, you are encouraged to perform multiple searches a day. At the very least, you should perform one search daily. This is particularly important when looking for a retail job. The retail industry is a fast paced industry