When the whole world, let alone the whole country, is talking about a recession, it is hard not to get panicky about your own job.  This is not the time to sit back and worry about your fate, however.  It is the time to be proactive.  Here are some tips on how to move your name lower down the layoff list, and if you know of any others, drop me a note to share them.

1.    Stay cheerful and positive

A study carried out by the Harvard Business Review…

The balancing act between your college education and your college job is really up to you. While it is nice to have extra money in your pocket, working many hours will reflect somewhat at least in your educational goals. If you are able to successful balance these things then you should look for a way to make each work together.

Many college students have to work while they are in school to be able to go in the first place. If this is you, you may feel…

If you’re like me, you’ve been reading the news over the past months about the economic slowdown and how college grades are facing lower salaries and tighter job markets. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more students are heading to college than ever before. The number of college graduates is rising and that means fiercer competition in a tougher labor market. If you want a great job in your field with a good starting salary, you better work at it smarter than everyone else. One of the…

www.JobDiagnosis.com offers students career test and career assessment test giving them the opportunity to choose and select career options that they have an aptitude for. Students need to understand the importance of making the right choice at the right time, many people did not do that and are at cross roads wondering if a career change will help them. It is necessary to do considerable research, find out all you can about the many options available, choose the options that interest you and perhaps try…

Researching your job, employment prospects can reap huge dividends that you might not have obtained otherwise. More and better paying jobs will come your way. You will be in a better position to spot excellent job opportunities. You will be in a much better position to plan and enhance your career path – to better paying and more satisfying job employment positions.

Some people will disdainfully advise and tell you. “Get your act in gear”. “First you talk a then you do” and “Action is everything”. And yet if…

Question: What does home improvement have to do with the job search?

Hint: It takes more than a vision and a toolbox to get the job done.

When I bought my place a few years ago, it required some work to put my personal touch on it. I wanted to update the bathroom a bit by painting and replacing some of the fixtures. I wanted to replace a few doors and install some shelving. I already had a basic toolkit and went out to buy a drill set and…

Makeovers on television shows and in magazines are enticing for women the world over. Of course the reason they are so popular, is because the idea of getting a fresh start in life is a golden key we have all dreamt about at one time or another. No matter what their lives are like, everyone has something they wish could be different – their home, their body, their friends, and even their career.

Career makeovers are not a new concept and if you think about it, making over…

India has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the last decade. Opening up of the economy through privatization, globalization and allied measures added the growth. One of the fastest growing sector is the IT and telecommunications sector. Infrastructure followed suite. Joint ventures with foreign partners were allowed in insurance, telecommunication and several other sectors. This led to a boom not only in those sectors but in related sectors including banking and education.

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In today’s computerized world it has become more and more common to apply for a job online. Pen and paper applications are quickly becoming antiques. Sending online applications saves time and money and in the long run is more convenient for both the possible employee and the employer. But do keep in mind that the same proper etiquette is required when when applying on line. Your best writing skills must be used in the same way as if you were using pen and paper. In this article I will…

It is plain knowledge that the resume is probably the most important factor in determining whether you get an interview call or not. Getting an interview is your final opportunity to show the client that you are indeed the perfect candidate for the available job. But to get there you need to make sure you have a resume that stands out amongst the hundreds of other applications.

Job openings are advertised by companies of all sizes in newspapers and on classified websites with a career…