Archive for December, 2008
4 Common Resume Killers
With the current economic meltdown forcing companies across the country to rethink their future hiring plans, your current resume and the way you use it may no longer be serving your needs.If you’re making any of these four mistakes, it might be time
10 Do’s and Don’ts for a Stealthy Job Search
If you’ve got a job, you probably want to hold on to it until you find another one, even if it’s less than ideal. But remember, in most states, employment is at-will, meaning you can be fired for almost any reason (so long as it is not discriminatory
Could You Be an Engineer? 5 Lucrative Career Paths
Everyone knows engineers never have to worry about bringing home the bacon. But, most folks assume that engineering is a boring, tedious field. This isn’t necessarily true. There are a ton of interesting, exciting possibilities in engineering — a hi
6 Jobs That Thrive When the Economy Falters
Each day, as our tattered economy shreds a bit more, you may wonder, “Is anyone out there actually doing well?” Yes, experts say, some careers are in demand — particularly those that will help reshape businesses and thereby revive the economy.
10 Professional Resolutions for the New Year
The end of the year typically prompts people to reflect on what they’ve accomplished in the last 12 months — and what they might do better in the coming 12 months. Have the lessons of a tumultuous 2008 informed how you will approach 2009? Have you e
Recruiter Roundtable: Keys to Success in 2009
The Recruiter Roundtable is a monthly feature that collects career and job-seeking advice from a group of recruiting experts throughout the United States. The question we put before our panel this month is:In light of the troubling economic climate a
Could You Be an Engineer? 5 Lucrative Career Paths
Everyone knows engineers never have to worry about bringing home the bacon. But, most folks assume that engineering is a boring, tedious field. This isn’t necessarily true. There are a ton of interesting, exciting possibilities in engineering — a hi
6 Jobs That Thrive When the Economy Falters
Each day, as our tattered economy shreds a bit more, you may wonder, “Is anyone out there actually doing well?” Yes, experts say, some careers are in demand — particularly those that will help reshape businesses and thereby revive the economy.
10 Professional Resolutions for the New Year
The end of the year typically prompts people to reflect on what they’ve accomplished in the last 12 months — and what they might do better in the coming 12 months. Have the lessons of a tumultuous 2008 informed how you will approach 2009? Have you e
Recruiter Roundtable: Keys to Success in 2009
The Recruiter Roundtable is a monthly feature that collects career and job-seeking advice from a group of recruiting experts throughout the United States. The question we put before our panel this month is:In light of the troubling economic climate a
