Tag Archives: Job Search Tips

Job Search Tip: Stay Optimistic

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Max Miller | Leave a comment

The job search can be an incredibly frustrating and emotionally exhausting process.

If you feel that you are perfect for a job, but ultimately don’t get it, it can be a serious blow to your ego. The thing you have to realize is that this happens all the time. The job market is incredibly competitive, so don’t let a few lost opportunities get you down.

The way you deal with rejection can make or break your job search. Here are a few ways you can turn the negative into positive, and stay optimistic throughout your job search.

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Job Search Tip: Stack Up the Internships

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Max Miller | Leave a comment

These days, it’s simply not enough to present your college degree to an employer and expect a job. If your resume is blank, chances are you won’t get much consideration. The market is more competitive than ever, so the earlier you get started on beefing up your resume, the better.

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Job Search Tip: Make Yourself Stand Out

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Max Miller | 2 Comments

If you are responding to an employment ad on a popular job site, chances are a hundred other people are doing the same. The challenge is to figure out how to make yourself stand out, instead of being a resume that goes to the bottom of a stack.

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Job Search Tip: Treat Your Job Search Like A Job

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Anne Hilbert | 1 Comment

Do you often feel the day flies by without accomplishing anything on your job search? Job hunting is an overwhelming task – distractions are plentiful and sometimes even welcome.

The best way to tackle your job search is to treat it like a job. By staying organized and focused, you’ll notice an increase in productivity … and in interviews and job offers.

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Job Search Tip: Consider a Career Change

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Max Miller | 2 Comments

On Wednesday, we reported only 44% of our readers are working in the field of their college major and 56% are not.

At some point in your career, you might find yourself desiring a change of pace, whether you took your first job in a certain area for financial reasons or it was the career path you wanted to pursue at the time. It’s similar to why you change your major while you’re in college, albeit slightly more intimidating: You have tested the waters a bit and found that you don’t really seem to enjoy what you’re doing. There’s nothing wrong with making the move to something that you feel suits you a bit more.

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Tagged Adult Education, Career Planning, Careers, Employment, Finding a Job, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Majors

Job Search Tip: Networking Groups

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Anne Hilbert | Leave a comment

The saying “out of sight, out of mind,” is true when it comes to networking. People have short attention spans. When you don’t attend meetings on a regular basis, you will quickly be forgotten. That equates to lost opportunities for you in your job search.

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Job Search Tip: Following Up

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Anne Hilbert | Leave a comment

The best way to follow up with people in your networking circle is to send a short monthly e-mail. A few sentences updating them on the companies you interviewed with may lead to a personal introduction or recommendation. For example, if Sara Jones just received your e-mail update and is a client of a company where you interviewed, she might put in a good word for you. This technique will also jog someone’s memory to refer you to another company that is similar to those to which you applied. Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip: 4th of July BBQ Q&A

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Debra Eckerling | Leave a comment

It’s the holiday weekend!

Chances are you will be celebrating at a barbecue, pool party or picnic. It’s a great time to see old friends and meet new people … and learn about their jobs and explore your educational options. Continue reading →

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Tagged Campus Explorer, Career Planning, Careers in Growing Fields, Job Search Tips, Planning for College

Job Search Tip: Tapping Into Other People’s Networks

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Anne Hilbert | 1 Comment

The easiest way to gain access to a person’s business and social network is simply to ask. People, by nature, want to be helpful. However, they can only be helpful when they are aware of your needs.

The Golden Rule to job hunting should be “Never assume, just ask.” You can get one of two answers when you ask for assistance. The first is “No.” The second is … “Yes,” which is followed by a direct referral and a resource that could lead you to your next job. Continue reading →

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