Archive for May, 2009
6 Steps to a Killer Cover Letter
There are thousands of ways to ruin a cover letter. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after seeing hundreds of thousands of job applications in oDesk’s marketplace, it’s that jobseekers shoot themselves in the foot way too often. Every missed detail
Attention, Attention: Tips for Boosting Your Visibility at Work
If you’re concerned about protecting your job, it’s important to take steps to raise your profile. While you don’t need to brag about your on-the-job achievements in order to get noticed, increasing your visibility does require some self-promotional
What Are Green-Collar Jobs?
So you’ve heard President Obama talk about green-collar jobs, and you’re ready to get one for yourself. If only you knew what a green-collar job actually is.The simplest definition of green-collar jobs comes from Green for All founder Van Jones: “A
Vacations Take a Hit From Recession
As personal spending dips and workers take on extra duties and hours due to the recession, many Americans are scrapping vacations this year. When asked how the recession has changed their 2009 vacation plans, 61% of Yahoo! HotJobs site visitors respo
Think Outside the Cubicle
If you dream of breaking free from the padded confines of your cubicle, you’re not alone. “Office jobs aren’t for everyone,” says David Rosen, author of What’s That Job and How the Hell Do I Get it? “Some people find comfort in of the stabi
7 Smart Career Tactics
One of the keys to a successful career is making the right decisions at critical junctures, whether you’re fielding a job offer, asking for a promotion or plotting your next move.Beyond those major decisions, every day presents myriad, small opportun
What Are Green-Collar Jobs?
So you’ve heard President Obama talk about green-collar jobs, and you’re ready to get one for yourself. If only you knew what a green-collar job actually is.The simplest definition of green-collar jobs comes from Green for All founder Van Jones: “A
Vacations Take a Hit From Recession
As personal spending dips and workers take on extra duties and hours due to the recession, many Americans are scrapping vacations this year. When asked how the recession has changed their 2009 vacation plans, 61% of Yahoo! HotJobs site visitors respo
Think Outside the Cubicle
If you dream of breaking free from the padded confines of your cubicle, you’re not alone. “Office jobs aren’t for everyone,” says David Rosen, author of What’s That Job and How the Hell Do I Get it? “Some people find comfort in of the stabi
7 Smart Career Tactics
One of the keys to a successful career is making the right decisions at critical junctures, whether you’re fielding a job offer, asking for a promotion or plotting your next move.Beyond those major decisions, every day presents myriad, small opportun
