“A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill This rings true for any trying time, especially when one is having no luck at finding a job. In...

When it comes to writing a RESUME or CVs, there are a number of common mistakes that people make and it doesn’t even matter who you are or what job you do; high flying business executive, retail assistant or a postman, you will...

Preparation is an extremely important part of an interview. You will have to put your best face forward because you will only have a short time amount to make an impression on which you will be judged for the job position....

We were taught how to write a resume that focused on our responsibilities. This is traditional job search 101. This made sense for a long time, from WWII until 2007, when there were candidate and skills shortages. When there...

Hunting for work after having been unemployed or simply on a hiatus can be challenging. While there is legislation being moved forward so that companies can’t discriminate on the basis of last employment in the meanwhile, it’s...

First in 5-part series featuring Certified Career Coach Arleen Bradley presenting “The In’s and Out’s of Interviewing” Arleen Bradley is a certified career coach who has an enthusiasm for individuals and their professional...

A lot of people are scared during interviews. It’s as if they will be eaten by the interviewer. However, you have to be very confident and you need to excel in that interview. That way, you can surely bag that job. For shy...

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In this economic climate, standing out from the crowd when job-hunting is the only sure fire way to success. It is important that your potential employer remembers you – for good reasons – and communication is key as there may...

It seems everyone has an opinion on what a résumé should contain, how many pages it should be and how it should be formatted. So as we enter into a new year, what are the universally agreed upon elements that are in, and which...

If you enjoy brands, conceptualizing the look and feel behind the brand and the brand logo and have a passion for creating visually aesthetically designs, then the thought to become a graphic designer may have crossed your mind.

Are you concerned about what a former employer might say in a reference call? What could an HR rep, who might not even know you, say about you to a potential employer? While it’s commonly thought that it’s illegal to bad mouth...

Are you giving others the impression that you’re in job search desperation? Appearing as though you are desperate for a job (especially if you really are desperate) is a sure way to turn off most employers and recruiters....

Consumer debt is at an all-time high. Many people have felt the crunch of the recession by charging up credit cards for everyday expenses just to survive. Of course, this is very damaging to one’s financial future in the long...

Right now in the United States there are millions of job-seekers who have been looking for a job for over two years and have come up with nothing. Even though the job market is improving these individuals are wondering how long...