April 15 is coming very soon. Do you know all the tax breaks you’re eligible for? If you were unemployed during 2009, don’t miss these tax breaks!
The Numbers Game
Mar 9th, 2010
I’ve found in the past that for every 5 positions I applied for, I received 1 phone interview. For every 5 phone interviews, I received 1 interview. For every 5 interviews I got 1 offer. That’s 125 applications for every offer. Keep in mind, not all offers are good offers. How do you turn the numbers game to favor your search?
Anxiety
Mar 5th, 2010
Does the idea of networking make your knees shake? Anxiety and nervousness about the networking aspects of the job hunt are a challenge for many. Here are 5 tips to get through it.
Extracting Value from LinkedIn
Mar 2nd, 2010
A couple years ago, a peer asked me, “can you show me how to get a job on LinkedIn?” I spent a few minutes with her, but honestly, looking back the question was a little too overloaded to answer. I couldn’t figure out why I had such a hard time answering that question at the time. What I know now, is that its a fundamental piece in a job search. But I’m still not sure I can answer the question.
Considering Opportunities
Feb 8th, 2010
Decision-making during the job search is tough enough when faced with one offer. When a candidate has more than one offer in hand or one offer and the potential of another, what does he do? It’s easy to get confused and paralyzed by the analysis of opportunities.
Networking – the Basics for IT Professionals
Feb 5th, 2010
Do you know how to network? Not with Ethernet or Wifi… with people. Do you know how to meet other people that can help you and your career? Networking is essential to a speedy and smooth career transition. If Networking is not a major part of your job hunt, it should be!
Job Search Organization
Feb 2nd, 2010
For many of us, a job search is the most complex project we’ve managed. We have numerous conversations about many positions we have to keep track of. We have tons of new people we’re meeting, names to learn, companies to research, and positions to apply for. This is what project managers do. Not geeks. I’ve taken some time this week to study the tools available to help simplify this problem.
What Can We Learn from Recruiters?
Jan 25th, 2010
Recently, we asked the question: “How have high-tech candidates hurt their chances of you helping them?” The returns are in. Check to see what your competition is doing wrong and what you can do right to get recruiters to help you with your search.
References
Jan 22nd, 2010
I got a call for a reference on a friend of mine once. The friend used me as a “professional” reference. I had never worked with him before! How am I supposed to recommend his work? What mistakes have you made with your references?
11 Signs Your Job Search is on a Roll
Jan 19th, 2010
Is your network growing and bringing you opportunities? Your transition may be on a roll.
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