I remember writing letters to my son while he was serving overseas in 2010 - 2011. I never knew how long it would take for delivery and just assumed it was several weeks at least. I also remember being in the dark about what was happening. Now there are better ways for service members to stay connected to their families and each other. Since May is Military Appreciation ... Read Full Article
Job Hunting Do’s and Don’ts for Recent College Grads
Job hunting is hard. And it doesn’t help when the advice you get is obvious stuff you could have figured out yourself. After all, you’re an educated professional in the making. What you’re really looking for is insight into what potential employers expect from a successful job applicant, and how to demonstrate your suitability for the position. You need the whys along with ... Read Full Article
9 Interview Tips for College Grads on the Job Hunt
You have just graduated, and it is great congratulations! Not everyone manages to start and finish a third-level course, and you did it. You should be proud of yourself. But now, you are getting ready for a new challenge, called “getting a proper job”. Yes, that part-time waiting position in the local diner is probably something you want to quit as soon as possible – even ... Read Full Article
Higher Education Without a Higher Purpose and Plans?
If you are currently completing a higher education or have recently received your degree, chances are you feel totally unprepared to enter the job marketplace. This is not entirely your fault, as multiple studies have recently confirmed that modern colleges and universities are not effectively preparing students for life after college. The problem is that secondary ... Read Full Article
How to Answer Behavioral Questions about Stress in a Job Interview
“Job interviews: everybody has to do them at one time or another.” For many, a job interview seems like the only barrier that keeps them from becoming employed. They know that they are a great worker--intelligent, hard-working, motivated--but they just get so nervous during job interviews that they feel like no one will accept them until they get out of their own ... Read Full Article
The Fine Line Between Bragging and Lying On Your Resume
Admit it: You’ve been tempted before to exaggerate a little bit on your resume. Everyone does it, right? Embellishing just a tiny bit won’t be the end of the world, plus you’ve got a good reason to do it. The truth is you know your resume needs work, but you're not sure where to start. Its job is to shine the best possible light on you. After all it is a marketing document ... Read Full Article
Will Obama’s Job Search Be Harder Than Yours?
Have you ever felt like your work experience was so specialized or your job title so high level that they were holding you back from exploring new opportunities? It's not an illusion. Highly specialized work experience (like military service) can be hard to spin for hiring managers in different fields. Education has the same boon/bane split. A bachelors and a masters degree ... Read Full Article
Create a Military to Civilian Employment Timeline
Are you considering leaving the military within the next few years? Transitioning from military to civilian employment isn't easy, but a good plan will make it much easier. Take the time to compile a checklist, to expedite your transition strategically from military service to “civvie street.” The 18 month timeline allows for identifying any barriers to employment, and ... Read Full Article
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 89
- Next Page »