Articles for job seekers.
Getting noticed in the search for an ideal job can be challenging, so it’s no surprise that candidates have employed creative (and sometimes risky) tactics in their attempts to stand out. Among the successful attempts, one job seeker contracted a billboard outside of an employer’s office, another candidate crafted a cover letter that read like a […] Read Article “You did WHAT? 4 Daring Tactics Job Seekers Used to Get Hired”
Like nearly every facet of society, today’s job market has undeniably been influenced by technology and social media. Not long ago, presenting oneself to a potential employer was a matter of having a polished resume, a strong network, and experience to speak to. Today, applicants and job seekers must work with a number of other […] Read Article “Beyond the Resume: How To Present Yourself In The Digital World”
Recently, a Wells Fargo employee sent an email to the CEO of Wells Fargo (which he estimates has over 300,000 employees) asking for a $10,000 raise for himself – and all 300,000 of his colleagues, most of whom were copied on the email. While this email is unique in that it indirectly takes on the […] Read Article “How You Ask One Question Could Determine If You Get A Raise”
I grew up on a dirt road with folks who didn’t put much stock in things like personality tests or personal growth. It was more of a say-yes-ma’am-and-go-to-church kind of upbringing. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; it gave me a good foundation on which to stand. Now, removed from that environment as a […] Read Article “An Introvert’s Inner Strength”
In September, the United States generated 248,000 new jobs, a huge jump from last month’s gain of 142,000. The positive news continued as the unemployment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points — dropping from 6.1% to 5.9%, which is the lowest we’ve seen since September 2008. Over the past year, the unemployment rate has declined […] Read Article “Professional & Business Services Sector Leads September’s Job Growth”
The national BLS “The Employment Situation report – September 2014” report showed an unexpected surge in employment, adding 248,000 new jobs to the economy – 100,000+ more jobs than the previous month. Economists are hopeful that this upswing will continue as we enter into the fourth quarter. Looking to the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan Area Employment […] Read Article “The Jobs Report by Metro-Area – How Did Your Region Do?”
Source: BLS “The Employment Situation report – September 2014” The job market is looking up! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September 2014 unemployment report this morning, showing an overall monthly gain of 248,000 jobs – considerably higher than last month’s reported gain of 142,000. The unemployment rate also saw an impressive decline of 0.2 percentage […] Read Article “September’s Job Gains Back to 200,000+”
Social media has become the universal domain for both recruiters and job seekers alike. Social media websites are essentially storefronts in the new marketplace for jobs. As the global leader in HR solutions, Adecco wants to better understand how people interact in this new marketplace: how they search for jobs, which platforms they use and […] Read Article “Adecco Publishes Global Study on the Use of Social Media in Recruitment and Job Searching”
The United States generated 142,000 new jobs in August, breaking the six-month streak of +200,000 job gains. This number comes in well below what economists were expecting, however, August is historically a slower month for job growth. The unemployment rate dropped slightly from 6.2 percent to 6.1 percent. During the past year, the unemployment rate […] Read Article “August Brought Fewer New Jobs Than Expected, But Several Industries Saw Steady Growth”
With fantasy football drafts in full gear, it’s easy to see a few parallels between the research-based, tactical processes of drafting a great team and landing a dream job. Below are a few tips to maximize your job search that also translate into tactics for fantasy football. Organize your leads and look to eliminate risk […] Read Article “Taking On the Job Hunt Like a Fantasy Football Draft”