Taking any job you can get may seem like the only option when the job market is bleak. But you shouldn’t resign yourself to suffering through a miserable work experience. The wrong job can have damaging effects on your quality of life and your career future, so it pays to be choosy. Before You Apply…
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Tips for Starting Your Job Search
If you’re a college senior, now is the time to begin your job search (if you haven’t already). Job hunting is frustrating for anyone, but it can be especially difficult while dealing with the stress of school and preparing for graduation. Some tips to help you get started: Get Your Resume in Order A strong…
When You Can’t Find a Job After Graduation
It’s hard to enjoy all the excitement that comes along with graduating college when you don’t have a job offer already lined up. When I graduated college not that many years ago, I remember sobbing as I walked across the graduation stage – and these weren’t tears of joy. I was absolutely terrified by the…
Top Sites for Employment Trends and Statistics
Successful career planning requires an understanding of employment trends, including which occupations are growing and which are declining. Several great websites offer statistics on job growth, layoffs, and hiring. A few of the best sites for tracking employment trends and statistics: Vault.com Employment Tracker Vault’s employment tracker lists significant layoffs and hires from small and…
Frustrations of Today’s Job Search
Unemployment remains high, despite improving economic conditions and increased corporate profits. Job seekers are experiencing as much frustration as ever. Employers are dragging their feet in the hiring process, posting bogus ads or leaving ads up after jobs are filled, and discriminating against candidates for a variety of reasons. Below, the most common complaints from…