Companies Hiring: The Southern Edition
Another week and even more companies hiring! We’re trying to simplify your job search and point you in the right direction. This week we focus on companies hiring in the Southern region of the U.S. From D.C. to Texas, we’ve got you covered. Don’t forget you can click on the job title, company name and [...]
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Common Interview Questions & Answers – Part 3
Continued from Common Interview Questions and Answers – Part 1 and Common Interview Questions and Answers – Part 2
Q: Why do you want this job?
A: “I am looking for a position in this industry that will allow me to grow. I was very intrigued when I saw the posting for this job and even more interested once I [...]
read more8 Ways to Earn Extra Cash
According to the late Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, 6.8 million Americans fall into the category of long-term unemployment. Long-term unemployment is identified as looking for work for 27 weeks or longer. When you think about it, that’s a lot of people not earning a paycheck right now. Plus, if you think about how many [...]
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The Power of Relocation To Help You Restart Your Career
The stats are daunting: millions of Americans have been out of work for 99 weeks or longer. Millions more are about to join them. For every job opening, according to the Department of Labor, there are at least five applicants.
So what’s a body to do?
There are many ways to increase your chances of finding a [...]
read moreRecruiters and The Job Hunt
By: Randy Wooden
www.WoodenGroup.com
During my career I’ve not only provided private and corporate outplacement, but I’ve also spent years as a headhunter (executive search) and have worked inside corporations as an in-house recruiter. And I’ve been a job seeker myself. So I bring a diverse experience when assisting someone’s job hunt.
I’m often told, “I’ll hold off [...]
Am I Money #1: What are You Looking for in Your Next Job?
By CAREEREALISM Founder, J.T. O’Donnell
Our first Am I Money winner is Jennifer M. She sent us a great summary of all she’s been doing to find a new job. She’s been working hard – I was impressed! I did find one thing missing from her brand though…she wasn’t answering the question, “What are you looking [...]
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read moreA Job Seeker’s Guide to Craigslist
It’s not just for used furniture anymore. Craigslist hosts hundreds of job opportunities in a wide variety of fields. Here are a few tips for making the best use of the site:
Know the difference between jobs and gigs.
Jobs are full-time or part-time positions that are usually long-term, and gigs are freelance opportunities that are [...]
read moreCompanies Hiring: The Northeastern Edition
We know that job hunts can be as tiresome as full-time jobs. We want to simplify your search as much as possible, so each week we are featuring a list of open jobs in each region of the country. Last week we gave you a list of companies hiring in the Midwest, and today we have [...]
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Do unemployment benefits deter job seeking?
This morning President Obama made a plea to the Senate to extend unemployment benefits to 3 million Americans who will stop receiving them this month. He said it’s the government’s responsibility “to offer emergency assistance to people who desperately need it … to help them make ends meet and support their families even as they’re [...]
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Five Phone Interview Tips I Have Learned the Hard Way
I hate phone interviews! I find it extremely difficult to make a connection with a stranger without being able to look in their eyes and read their body language. Given the choice between a root canal and a phone interview, I would choose the root canal, since the dentist at least gives you Novocain. But [...]
read moreCompanies Hiring: The Midwestern Edition
We’re back for another round of regional hiring spotlights. We like to focus on an area of the country and direct you to some current job opportunities in those states. Of course, each state has many more jobs posted than in this list, so feel free to kick on the state name to see a [...]
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Common Interview Questions and Answers – Part 1
Q: Tell me about yourself.
A: “I have a BA in Finance with a minor in English. I love the details of numbers but I also love the all-encompassing role of literature. I am easy-going but I work hard. I love being part of a big project. My career started in accounts receivable, but I realized [...]
read moreFind Your Specialties And Advertise Them
In a period of intense competition for every job opportunity, it’s the specialists who tend to stand out from the crowd. That’s an excellent reason for you to find and highlight your specialties and strengths.
To begin, go back over your work history and — if recent enough — your years of schooling and early development. [...]
read moreFree “Get Hired” Workshop: Thursday, July 15th!
Come to our free workshop and receive a complimentary resume critique!
The Wooden Group’s one-hour “Get Hired” workshop is every Thursday at noon where we’ll discuss how you can improve your marketability, make your resume stand out, figure out the best way to network, improve your interviewing skills…and more!
We cover all aspects of a job search. Workshop content is largely driven by [...]
Get Up and Get Ready Job Search Seminars
ETI (Employment Training Institute) will be sponsoring a GET UP and GET READY Summer Job Training Seminars. The first seminars will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the Center for Hope. “GET UP and GET READY” Summer Job Training Series The Creative [...]
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