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by Thea KELLEY | December 17, 2012
If you’re looking for job openings, undoubtedly you see many that aren’t quite right for you. Do a good deed that will help you, too: pass some of these announcements on to other job seekers you’re networking with. Not networking with other job seekers? You’re missing out on opportunities for synergy and mutual support. Job [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | December 12, 2012
The only reason to look up job openings online is to apply to them, right? Actually, they can be even more valuable as job market intelligence! Last week’s post explained why you may want to search for your future boss’s position along with your own. The insights you gain from job announcements can answer these [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | December 10, 2012
Searching for jobs online is not the be-all and end-all of job search, but it has its place, so you want to know how to do it right. Even if you’re not yet ready to apply, it’s wise to start looking at postings ahead of time. (See my post “Job Postings: Better Uses for Them” for [continue reading…]
The phone rings and a recruiter says “We’d like to bring you in for an interview.” In the heat of your excitement, don’t forget to find out what kind of interview to expect. Often the interviewer will tell you what you need to know, but if they don’t–ask! There are several forms an interview can [continue reading…]
by Thea KELLEY | October 30, 2012
In a recent post I covered a key reason for the cover letter: to show you’ve done your homework and can relate your skills to the specific company and job. Here are five more good reasons: You can say things in a letter that might not be appropriate in your resume. For example, you can [continue reading…]
