New free career tool for college students
(Getty Images) As the class of 2015 prepares for their last semester of essays, tests and lectures, many of them are also gearing up to enter the workforce. But although it may be easy to jump on the...
View Article5 things not to wear to an interview
In the relaxed Bay Area work scene, it is possible to wear a more casual outfit to an interview. Don’t wear strong perfume to a job interview. (Getty Images) On the other hand, dressing too casually...
View ArticleSpinning your wheels getting recruiters to respond? Try this
While canvassing job postings on LinkedIn, Michael saw one that caught his eye. A Bay Area recruiter was seeking an “experienced product manager” for a Silicon Valley-based tech firm. The ideal...
View ArticleTech company seeks developers in curse-filled Craigslist ad
A curse-filled job listing seeking developers was posted on Craigslist. (Screenshot, edited to remove swears) Employers aren’t shy when it comes to recruiting top talent. They typically fill job...
View ArticleA second language is a great career advantage
A job candidate recently described her employment background, and her accomplishments were impressive given she had less than 10 years of experience. No doubt her enthusiasm to better herself with more...
View ArticleTips for job seeking while employed
Job-seeking while employed can be a balancing act, depending on how eager you are to get out of your current job. Some workers find it extremely challenging to actively search for work yet remain...
View ArticleLocal jobseeker looks for romance on LinkedIn
(Hero Images via Getty Images) It’s midday and Jacquelyn, a local jobseeker, logs into her LinkedIn profile, but instead of logging on to land a job, she’s trying to land a date for the weekend....
View ArticleNow is the time to find a quality job, Gallup survey says
Americans are feeling optimistic about the job market, according to a Gallup survey. (Getty Images) Are you in the market for a job? If so, now is the perfect time to land one, according to results...
View ArticleNew job search site reveals employers’ political affiliations
New website CareerLabs lets jobseekers filter political affiliations held by company managers. (Getty Images) When prospecting jobs, the more insight you have about a potential employer the better....
View ArticleDisabled job applicants are 26% less likely to get a job, study finds
Researchers at Rutgers and Syracuse Universities have found that discrimination may be contributing to lower employment rates among well-qualified workers with disabilities. In a recent study,...
View ArticlePay attention to career wandering
This is a great time of year to give yourself a career checkup to sit down and take stock of all your accomplishments made during the year; areas where you excelled and areas needing attention. In a...
View ArticleLearn the five ways to get a better job in 2018
Now is the time to get ready for finding a better job, the one you’ve been dreaming about last year. Putting the past behind and moving forward with a fresh plan of action can be just what you need to...
View ArticleBe aware of how anxiety affects your job search skills
Shutterstock photo Job searching is often like blazing a new trail, by looking for new opportunities, starting a new business or reinventing yourself. While change can be a fresh start full of...
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