Archive for June, 2009
The Most Dreaded Interview Question
“What’s your biggest weakness?” If your resume is good enough to get you an interview, you probably won’t escape this question. Hiring managers inevitably ask it, and job candidates invariably loathe it. …
The Best Jobs in America’s Green Movement
Of President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus package, an impressive $40 billion will be spent on the creation of “green jobs,” jobs that have a positive impact on the environment. This should come as great news to job seekers. Many are getting on
America’s Best-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs
It’s a hard time for almost everyone right now, but it’s especially hard for workers who don’t have a college education. In 2008 the unemployment rate was 9% for people with less than a high school diploma, 5.7% for high school graduates, 2.8% for co
Catching a Recruiter’s Eye Online
Think your online brand can’t make or break you in today’s super-competitive job market? Think again. According to a recent survey of 100 executive recruiters conducted by ExecuNet, 77% of recruiters reported using search engines to find background d
Sold! Sales Tricks to Help You Land Your Next Job
“I’m not interested in sales.”How many times have I heard that statement from job seekers in every industry — even though, as business professionals, we’re involved in some aspect of presenting (or “selling”) ourselves and our ideas e
8 Fast-Growing, High-Paying Jobs
With the economy shrinking, many job-hunters are looking for a new career that pays well — and they need to find one that’s not going to disappear. Robin Ryan, career coach and author of “60 Seconds and You’re Hired,” says, “I look at wher
The Most Dreaded Interview Question
“What’s your biggest weakness?” If your resume is good enough to get you an interview, you probably won’t escape this question. Hiring managers inevitably ask it, and job candidates invariably loathe it. …
The Best Jobs in America’s Green Movement
Of President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus package, an impressive $40 billion will be spent on the creation of “green jobs,” jobs that have a positive impact on the environment. This should come as great news to job seekers. Many are getting on
The Job Seeker’s Top 10 List
It goes without saying that today’s job market is more challenging than it has been for many years. That means you have to work even harder to uncover opportunities and distinguish yourself among a crowded field of applicants. Here are 10 strategies
Top Jobs with Great Pay: No Graduate Degree Required
Looking for a high-paying career without incurring the walloping debt of a grad school education? While doctors, lawyers, and corporate executives with post-graduate degrees command top wages, there are plenty of careers that pay exceptionally well -
